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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 (newsletter) – Sept 14
In this week’s update, we celebrate Māori language week, give you the latest news on electric vehicle uptake in NZ, and more…
SBC Weekly – Sept 7
In this week’s update, we feature the new IoD governance guide which has new sections on sustainability and human rights in business, and the new Vlog from 4Sight Consulting gives a sneak preview of how their workplace is all about people.
Augmented reality the fastest growing consumer choice
SBC investigates why augmented reality is the fastest growing consumer choice, and how business can use mixed reality technologies to connect with consumers.
SBC Weekly – August 31
In this week’s update, we feature Abbie Reynolds’ media interviews about the Pre-election Manifesto, and provide tips for businesses that want to link strategy with the Sustainable Development Goals.
Sustainable Business Council releases its Election Manifesto
The Sustainable Business Council has released its Election Manifesto, a collaborative report representing the views of leading New Zealand businesses.
SBC Weekly – August 24
In this week’s update, we feature SBC’s pre-election manifesto, The Warehouse Group CEO Nick Grayston talks about a lower-emissions pathway for the retail sector, and more…
Climate change a top priority for NZ businesses
The Deloitte BusinessNZ Election Survey has found climate change is one of the top ten government-related issues for businesses.
Lowering NZ emissions SBC’s top priority
The top-ranked issues Sustainable Business Council members say they would most like to work with the incoming government on.
International tool helps get business’ sustainability under way
The benefits of being a sustainable business are well established. The trouble is: business leaders often tell me they don’t know where to start.
NZ business pushes the electric vehicle pedal
The adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in New Zealand is accelerating. There are nearly 4000 on our roads, and every month that number grows exponentially.
SBC Weekly – August 17
In this week’s update, we talk to employers about their strategy to work with young people, and feature Contact Energy’s new Green Borrowing Programme.
Inside the boardroom – incorporating sustainability into corporate governance
The environment that New Zealand directors are operating in is changing rapidly. Global capital markets are transforming as investors and consumers increasingly consider environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues in their investment and purchasing decisions.