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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 – 6 November
In this edition of Pānui, The NZ Government announces changes to the Climate Change Response Act, SBC launches the Business Case for Nature Toolkit, AgriZeroNZ invests in Āmua, Z Energy and NGOs...
COP30 – NZ Business on the ground in Belém, Brazil (Toitū Envirocare)
Ahead of COP30 in Brazil later this month, SBC talks to Belinda Mathers Kaiwhakahaere Hangarau I Chief Science and Integrity Officer at Toitū Envirocare who will be on the ground in Belém.
Pānui news – 30 October
In this edition of Pānui, The NZ Government has released Aotearoa NZ’s first Wood Energy Strategy and a Statement on Biogas, urges NZ to stay the course on sustainability, Consruction begins on...
Why, what, who and how of inner development
SBC’s Head of ESG shares insights and reflections following her recent return from Sweden and her selection for the prestigious Inner Development Goals Ambassador Programme.
Pānui news – 23 October
In this edition of Pānui, The NZ Government has announced changes to the CRD regime, we ask for anyone attending COP30 to reach out, Deloitte releases a report on Accelerating Net-Zero, Charlotte...
Future-proofing our resilience: what I learned at the Adaptation Futures Conference
SBC’s Manager – Climate and Nature Charlotte Kootstra shares her key takeaways from the recent Adaptation Futures Conference 2025, and what they mean for business
Pānui news – 16 October
In this edition of Pānui, The NZ Government has released its first National Adaptation Framework, we share insights from the Adaptation Futures Conference, The NZ Government resets NZ's methane...
Notes from the land of chocolate and cheese
SBC’s Head of ESG shares ten takeaways from the frontlines of business and climate action following her recent visit to the headquarters of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) in Geneva.
Pānui news – 9 October
In this bumper edition of Pānui we cover the release of Our Marine Report by MfE and Stats NZ, AgriZeroNZ's latest investment, Westpac's new solar installation, AA Insurance's partnership with Money...
Pānui news – 25 September
In this edition of Pānui we cover a new Scope 3 Peer Group Community, learnings from the Third Sector Conference, EECA's solar on farms, Generate Zero's blog on ESG, a report from Comvita, the NZ...
Pānui news – 18 September
In this edition of Pānui we cover an episode of The Climate Business x CCBC, reflections from the 2025 Next Gen cohort, our ESG Susty Guide, Auckland Council's State of The Environment Report, a...
Pānui news – 11 September
In this edition of Pānui we cover CCBC25, the launch of the Low Emission Freight Certificate system, KiwiRail electrifying it's Wellington trains, The Lever Room launching TILT, Tonkin + Taylor's...