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2026 Insights on New Zealand Sustainability Professionals survey launches
Oxygen Consulting, in partnership with Auckland University of Technology (AUT), the Sustainable Business Council (SBC), and the Sustainable Business Network (SBN), have launched their fourth annual survey on the sustainability profession in New Zealand and are inviting eligible participants to take part.
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Pānui news – 5 March
In this edition of Pānui, we highlight Transpower’s 2050 growth scenarios to support economic growth and share insights from an Auckland Council-commissioned report on how to better prepare for flooding and storms. DLA Piper explores the challenges of managed retreat,...
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London Insights: 10 Global Signals Shaping Sustainability
SBC’s Head of ESG shares ten takeaways from her time in London meeting with a range of sustainability focused global organisations.
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Pānui news – 29 June
In this week's edition of Pānui, we share SBC's 2023-24 Annual Plan, OfficeMax begins phasing out its petrol vehicle fleet, SBC Talks Tools with EVA Marketplace, we share the launch of the 2023...
Lack of capability training remains a significant barrier for sustainability professionals
New research into New Zealand’s sustainability profession has found most sustainability professionals are reasonably confident in their current ability to do their role. However, only half of them...
Pānui news – 22 June
In this week's Pānui, we share our joint response to the Climate Change Commission's draft ERP 2 advice, Mike contributes to an article with EECA, we share two job opportunities with SBC and CLC,...
Pānui news – 15 June
In this edition of Pānui, we read articles and op eds from leaders at Toyota, Ethical Investing NZ, Chapman Tripp, Wright Communications, BNZ and ANZ, the Centre for Climate Action JV rebrands and...
Pānui news – 8 June
In this week's Pānui, we share the CCBC programme and announce Westpac and MfE as Foundation sponsors, we share Rob's article in the HRNZ magazine, All Heart NZ launches innovative mattress...
15th Climate Change & Business Conference to focus on delivering Net Zero
The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC) are again joining forces with the Environmental Defence Society (EDS) to deliver the country’s leading and longest running...
Pānui news – 25 May
In this week's Pānui, New Zealand Steel announces the country's biggest emissions reduction project, SBC Talks Tools with Generate Zero, Māori frameworks are needed to recloak the whenua (Manaaki...
SBC welcomes significant announcement to reduce emissions
The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) is welcoming the Government’s move to partner with NZ Steel to reduce emissions through co-funding the installation of an Electric Arc Furnace at the Glenbrook steel factory.
Pānui news – 18 May
In this week's Pānui, Mike Burrell offers his reflections on the WBCSD Liaison Delegate Meeting via a video Q&A, Government announces Budget 2023, Counties Energy launches into emissions...
Pānui news – 11 May
In this week's Pānui, Mike Burrell speaks about his time at the WBCSD Liaison Delegate Meeting, SBC Advisory Board Chair Gareth Marriot shares his thoughts on just transitions, energy companies come...
Pānui news – 4 May
In this week's edition of Pānui, all coal boilers will be removed from NZ hospitals by 2025, IAG releases its May 2023 Wild Weather Tracker report, we read an opinion piece from BusinessNZ Chief...
Pānui news – 27 April
In this week's Pānui, we share our pre-election policy priorities, the Climate Change Commission releases its draft advice for the second Emissions Reduction plan (2026-2030), the Government commits...