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Sustainability sees rising strategic importance amid increasing strain on professionals
Research released today into New Zealand’s sustainability profession reveals a compelling picture of a profession which is gaining strategic traction, while grappling with systemic challenges. The report, Insights on Aotearoa New Zealand Sustainability Professionals, delivered by Oxygen Consulting in collaboration with the Sustainable Business Council (SBC), Sustainable Business Network (SBN) and Auckland University of Technology (AUT), draws on the insights from sustainability professionals across Aotearoa New Zealand, unpacking capability and competencies, remuneration, job opportunities, and overall wellbeing.
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Pānui news – 19 June
In this edition of Pānui we cover the release of the Insights on Aotearoa New Zealand Sustainability Professionals 2025 report, WBCSD's 2025 Business Breakthrough Barometer survey, Toitū Enivorcare's op-ed on carbon offsetting, 3R and Toyota collaborating on bumper...
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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 – 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...
2023 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.
Pānui news – 2 February
In this week's Pānui, Professor James Renwick from Victoria University explains how the recent flooding is linked to climate change, Toyota says it might cap its ute sales to reduce emissions, we...
Pānui news – 26 January
In this week's Pānui, Accenture releases a survey about CEOs and sustainability, SBC shares its two communities of practitioners, Toyota and the Battery Industry Group tackle EV battery recycling,...
Activate the Allies: Sustainability is no longer a ‘role for one’
Working towards sustainability initiatives is no longer limited to those with ‘sustainability’ in their job title – we have seen in recent years, both through research and our membership, a shift in...
Pānui news – 19 January
Happy New Year! In this week's Pānui, COP15 reached a landmark nature agreement, Government and farmers take next steps on ag emissions reduction plan, Hiringa and Air New Zealand announce strategic...
Pānui news – 15 December
In the final Pānui of 2022, we outline our holiday closure period and wish everyone a relaxing summer break, XRB publishes climate-related disclosures standards, we share the Climate Change &...
Pānui news – 8 December
In this week's Pānui, Mike gives his final video update for 2022, nearly four dozen local councils get funding for better transport choices, we share the upcoming free online SLP taster session, put...
Pānui news – 1 December
In this week's Pānui, we welcome Megan as the new CLC Manager, announce the launch of the Directors' Guide to Climate Governance, Fonterra and Nestle partner on a zero emissions dairy farm, BNZ...
Directors get new tool for delivering on climate
Climate change presents a core business risk that, if navigated with careful governance, can unlock enormous opportunity. This insight lies at the heart of a new, free resource for non-executive...