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Sustainability sees rising strategic importance amid increasing strain on professionals
Research released today into New Zealand’s sustainability profession reveals a compelling picture of a profession which is gaining strategic traction, while grappling with systemic challenges. The report, Insights on Aotearoa New Zealand Sustainability Professionals, delivered by Oxygen Consulting in collaboration with the Sustainable Business Council (SBC), Sustainable Business Network (SBN) and Auckland University of Technology (AUT), draws on the insights from sustainability professionals across Aotearoa New Zealand, unpacking capability and competencies, remuneration, job opportunities, and overall wellbeing.
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Pānui news – 10 July
In this edition of Pānui we cover Westpac supporting Auckland Council with a Sustainability-Linked Bond, MfE releasing an independent climate adaption report, ASB and Cogo launching an online energy calculator, Mercury signing a long-term PPA with Visy, The Lever Room...
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Redefining employee health by moving to holistic wellbeing
By Robert Perry (Manager - Thriving People) For most Kiwi adults, the majority of our daily life is spent at work. Employers therefore have a unique opportunity to create the conditions for employees to thrive, including employee health and wellbeing. To...
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Growing great leaders – the 2017 Future Leaders Programme
SBC and Catapault are thrilled to announce this year’s Future Leaders Programme is focused on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as the Global Goals.
Business doesn’t have the luxury of ignoring climate change
Sustainable Business Council says the Trump Administration’s decision to leave the Paris Agreement is disappointing, but it won’t stall the momentum in the business community to lower emissions.
Work, work, work. Big opportunities for business hiring young people
New Zealand’s young people are acknowledged as very important to business leaders, but there’s a gap between that sentiment and the actual outcomes for young Kiwis
WBCSD President’s Letter: Business stands behind the Paris Agreement
WBCSD President Peter Bakker’s response to the US Administration’s withdrawal from the Paris Agreement.
NZX guidelines put NZ on a path to global best practice
The Sustainable Business Council welcomes the new Corporate Governance Codes released by the New Zealand Stock Exchange (NZX), asking companies to report on environmental, social and corporate governance matters.
Tackling Traffic – big opportunities for business in climate change solutions
The landmark Vivid Report starts to identify the opportunities for small, medium and large businesses to develop and innovate low-emission, hi-tech solutions.
Business with a conscience: here to stay?
SBC executive director Abbie Reynolds says socially conscious or sustainable business practices are being largely driven by younger generations, Millennials and Generation Y.
The power of purpose
Abbie Reynolds uses the mass pilot whale stranding at Farewell Spit to highlight the power of clear purpose and the opportunity for businesses to innovate against the threat of climate change.
Aviva CEO Mark Wilson on climate change and being a good ancestor
Aviva CEO Mark Wilson speaks to TVNZ’s Q+A programme about being a good ancestor.
Better Futures Report gives businesses insight into Kiwi sustainability mindset
SBC executive director Abbie Reynolds says the Better Futures Report 2016 gives businesses the chance to match their sustainability efforts to what their consumers wanted.
The case for sustainabilty
Abbie Reynolds outlines how SMEs that integrate sustainability into their core business strategy can enjoy lower costs, reduced risk, and new opportunities.
Trump election doesn’t make climate change go away
BusinessNZ says Trump winning the US Presidential election does not mean climate change is going away.