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Consumers hold the line on sustainability, expect business to do the same
New research shows that while the cost of living remains top concern for New Zealand’s consumers, their commitment to sustainability remains strong. The Kantar and Sustainable Business Council (SBC) Better Futures 2025 report - now in its 16th year, surveyed 1,000 New...
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Pānui news – 8 May
In this edition of Pānui we cover the launch of our Sustainability Superstars podcast, the CCBC 2025 Programme launch, EECA and the Centre for Sustainable Finance partnering to unlock private capital for clean energy, the launch of The Lever Room, RTA Studio and...
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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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Pānui News – Feb 15
In this week’s Pānui, Sanford’s innovation and science to reduce plastic use features, and Australia’s solar power boom could double the country’s capacity in 12 months.
Pānui News – Feb 08
In this week’s Pānui, we look at Auckland Airport’s science based targets and a UN-backed organisation’s request to Wellington Zoo to develop a global sustainability strategy.
Pānui News – Feb 1
In this week’s Pānui, we scope out what lies ahead for business in 2018 and learn about Lion’s new micro-brewery designed with sustainable production in mind.
Sustainability is no longer niche
Sustainability is no longer a niche pursuit for middle class Kiwis. It’s now about collective action and changing values, says SBC’s Member Engagement Manager, Alison Herft
Pānui News – Jan 25
In this week’s Pānui, new Colmar Brunton research finds 30% of New Zealanders are highly committed to living a sustainable lifestyle and Sanford works to eradicate wasps in Marlborough Sounds.
Water quality leads rising environmental concerns for Kiwis
Water, plastic waste and climate action are the emerging hot topics to come out of the latest Better Futures report released by Sustainable Business Council Member, Colmar Brunton, this week.
Kiwis say not enough being done to keep NZ safe and healthy
Almost 90% of Kiwis are worried that not enough is being done to keep New Zealand safe and healthy according to new research by Sustainable Business Council member Colmar Brunton.
Pānui News – Jan 18
In this week’s Pānui, we feature Blackrock’s letter to CEOs about contributing to society, and a great story about Te Reo Māori engaging staff and customers at The Warehouse
Pānui (newsletter) – Jan 12th
Tau Hou hari! In this week’s Pānui, read about how Ports of Auckland has helped protect whales in Hauraki Gulf, and Auckland’s low-carbon plan.
Pānui (newsletter) – Dec 21
Meri Kirihimete! In this week’s super-short Pānui, read about how the technologies developed by SBC member businesses Aeroqual and Chilltainers put human and societal wellbeing right beside profits. And we welcome the proposal to develop a climate commission and Zero Carbon Act.
Sustainable Business Council welcomes Zero Carbon Act
The Sustainable Business Council welcomes the announcement of a robust process to develop the Zero Carbon Act and establish a climate commission.
Pānui (newsletter) – Dec 14
In this week’s update, we feature the new PACE website to help your business reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, and some Kiwi companies contributing to SDG #9 on decent work and economic growth.