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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 – 28 March
In this edition of Pānui, we share the results of the Better Futures 2024 launch, SBC Talks Tools with CarbonEES, we share sustainability-related reports from ANZCO Foods, ASB and Beca, Chapter Zero...
Business sustainability efforts still falling short of consumer expectations, says new research
New research from Kantar and the Sustainable Business Council (SBC) reveals Kiwi consumers believe business action is falling short of business responsibility, both in terms of climate change and...
Pānui news – 21 March
In this edition of Pānui, we remember esteemed journalist Rod Oram, we share more information about our upcoming consultation on CCC's Pathways, we put out a call for CCBC sponsors, Woolworths,...
Pānui news – 14 March
In this edition of Pānui, we share the draft GPS 2024 on land transport, The Warehouse Group shares in a case study how it's tackled ethical sourcing, Synlait partners with Nestle to help fund...
Pānui news – 7 March
In this edition of Pānui, we remember and celebrate the impact of SBC Advisory Board Alice Andrew, we remind members that applications for SLP 2024 close soon, Air New Zealand, Toyota and Hiringa...
Remembering Alice Andrew
Reflections from SBC Executive Director Mike Burrell. Alice and Aaron started their company, 4Sight Consulting, when sustainability was in its infancy in New Zealand. They were pioneers and leaders in our sector. I had the great pleasure of getting to know Alice…
Pānui news – 29 February
In this edition of Pānui, we share our new logo, departing SBC Advisory Board member David Benattar reflects on his time with us, SBC has joined the Sustainability Leaders Summit as an Associate...
Putting the heart in our mahi – Activating ‘S’ in ESG
Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi I love this whakatauki as it talks to community, to collaboration and to a strengths-based approach. It acknowledges that everybody has...
Pānui news – 22 February
In this edition of Pānui, we share some photos from our SBC Connects: Summer Social events, we reveal the date for CCBC 2024, we share a BusinessDesk article outlining why business flocked to COP28,...
How should businesses measure and maximise social impact?
SBC’s 2024 Thriving Voices online event series continued last week with our kaputī kōrero focusing on measuring and maximising impact. Our flagship report ‘Thriving People – Strengthening...
Pānui news – 15 February
In this week's edition of Pānui, SBC Executive Director Mike Burrell gives his first short video update for the year, we share our Thriving People case study on community investment and impact with...
Pānui news – 8 February
In this week's edition of Pānui, we put a call out to join our Adaptation Working Group, the sustainability professionals survey launches, the Supreme Court allows the climate change challenge...