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Private sector joins up to unlock new, large scale clean energy generation
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 – 27 March
In this edition of Pānui we cover the Business Breakthrough Barometer survey, the Transition Leader's Breakfast series, the CCC National Climate Change Risk Assessment, a WMO report showing 2024 as the hottest year on record, The Ākina Foundation closing its doors, TR...
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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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It’s time we strengthen the ‘S’ in ESG
By Robert Perry (Manager Thriving People) We’re all familiar with Aotearoa New Zealand’s net zero 2050 goal – but what is the equivalent ‘goal’ for social sustainability? Is there one,...
Pānui news – 30 March
In this week's edition of Pānui, registrations open for the Climate Change & Business Conference, we share the Better Futures 2023 Report, we get an update on nature from Chapman Tripp, the...
Cost of living #1 concern for Kiwis – concern about climate remains stable but commitment to living sustainably drops
New research confirms the rising cost of living is putting increasing pressure on New Zealanders, with commitment to sustainable living taking a backseat. 72% of respondents to Kantar’s 2023...
Pānui news – 23 March
In this week's edition of Pānui, the latest IPCC report is released, SBC Talks Tools with thinkstep-anz, Rob shares his thoughts on mental wellbeing at work, we share Mike's recent interview with...
Making sense of mental wellbeing at work – thoughts from Robert Perry
SBC recently hosted a Spotlight Series webinar which started a very important conversation around demystifying mental wellbeing at work and shared practical insights, tools and actions leaders...
Pānui news – 16 March
In this week's edition of Pānui, Mike gives an update on SBC's upcoming Climate work, SBC members win big at the HRNZ awards, we share Mike's BusinessDesk interview on the importance of mitigation,...
Pānui news – 9 March
In this week's edition of Pānui, we share our refreshed strategy which was launched at the Welcome Back event, we announce the appointment of Antonia Burbidge as SBC's Head of Climate and...
Pushing the sustainability ceiling: Celebrating the women on SBC’s Advisory Board
International Women’s Day (8 March) is a great opportunity to celebrate and learn from the inspiring wāhine in our lives – and we at SBC don’t have to look far to find fantastic examples of female...
Pānui news – 2 March
In this week's edition of Pānui, we introduce the new THRIVE Future of Work ecosystem, SBC members give their thoughts on how New Zealand can bounce back from the storms, 3R Group calls for...
Pānui news – 23 February
In this week's edition of Pānui, we read thought leadership pieces from 3R Group, Suncorp, ASB and Air New Zealand, we release the newest SBC Talks Tools video with CarbonClick, NZGIF launches the...
Pānui news – 16 February
In this week's Pānui, our thoughts go out to those affected by Cyclone Gabrielle, we get a video update from Mike Burrell, we learn about the Hydrogen Consortium launched by SBC members Hiringa, Air...
Pānui news – 9 February
In this week's Pānui, we share the launch of the 2023 Insights on Sustainability Professionals research survey, Air New Zealand brings on more partners for its zero carbon fleet, Genesis purchase a...