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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 – 5 June
In this edition of Pānui we cover Sparks green lease with Quadrent, Episode Three of our Sustainability Superstars Podcast, thinkstep-anz's Next Generation Scholarship for CCBC25, Sustainability Reports from Custom Fleet, Clarus, Enviro NZ, Lion completing solar...
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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 – June 16
In this week’s Pānui, Air NZ comes out on top in the latest Corporate Reputation Index (released by Kantar, in partnership with Wright Communications), Downer New Zealand’s Road Science opens a new electric bitumen tank at Lyttelton Port, we explore Watercare and Spark’s leadership journeys in our latest Moving Beyond Diversity hui, and hear from Nikki Wright who shares the trends her team have noticed in recent sustainability reporting.
Continuing to move beyond diversity: Gender equality and enabling female leadership in the workplace
Gender equality and enabling female leadership in the workplace were the focus of the agenda in the latest of SBC’s ‘Moving Beyond Diversity’ hui hosted by Watercare. Thank you to the teams from Spark and Watercare who shared details of their leadership journeys. Check out more details and recordings from the session, as well as information on how you can join this important korero, in this blog.
Pānui News – June 9
In this week’s Pānui, sustainability is no longer an “add-on” for business, Government launches a transport innovation fund, Silver Fern Farms and BNZ make a sustainability-linked finance deal, read our submission on the National Adaptation Plan, and He Waka Eke Not releases its report.
Business outlines recommendations for effective and enduring adaptation response
The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and the Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC) have made a series of recommendations for accelerating adaptation in Aotearoa New Zealand in their joint submission to the Government’s Draft National Adaptation Plan and Managed Retreat Proposals.
Pānui News – June 2
In this week’s Pānui, an MOU between NZ and California on climate change, Maanaki Whenua and Microsoft collaborate on research, Nespresso supports kids food programme, Energy101 with BEC, and the WBCSD President shares his thoughts on the World Economic Forum.
Materiality assessments: the what, why and how to ensure meaningful stakeholder engagement.
Nikki Wright of Wright Communications shares her top tips on undertaking seamless materiality assessments and encouraging meaningful stakeholder engagement.
Pānui News – May 26
In this week’s Pānui, the CCBC is an important opportunity for building a greener future, DB shares how they brew sustainability into everything they do, a new WEC report on green hydrogen gets energy leaders talking, top tips on conducting materiality assessments, and welcome to new SBC member HW Richardson.
Pānui News – May 19
In this week’s Pānui, Mike Burrell reflects on the details and significance of Aotearoa’s first Emission’s Reduction Plan in his latest update, BNZ launches New Zealand’s first Agribusiness Sustainability Linked Loan, new research commissioned by Firstgas Group identifies potential underground hydrogen storage options in Taranaki, Mitre10 partners with Jolt to roll out an electric vehicle charging network, Transpower trials a new sustainable solution for surplus materials, we farewell Climate Manager Kate Ferguson, and welcome new SBC member Phoenix Metalman Recycling. All that and much much more!
ERP marks zero carbon milestone for NZ – Now we must deliver it together
ERP marks zero carbon milestone for NZ – Now we must deliver it together The release of New Zealand’s first Emissions Reduction Plan (ERP) marks a significant milestone in our country’s transition...
SBC and CLC welcome the new Centre for Climate Action on Agricultural Emissions
The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC) welcome the announcement today of a new Centre for Climate Action on Agricultural Emissions to oversee a transformational approach to tackling New Zealand’s agricultural emissions.
Kiwi businesses continue to prioritise sustainability
Oxygen Consulting in collaboration with the Sustainable Business Council (SBC), Sustainable Business Network (SBN) and Auckland University of Technology (AUT) have launched their 2022 Insights on New Zealand’s Sustainability Professionals.
Pānui News – May 12
In this week’s Pānui Oxygen Consulting, in collaboration with SBC, SBN and AUT launch the 2022 Insights on New Zealand’s Sustainability Professionals. We showcase Quadrent and BNZ green funding collaboration that’s tackling e-waste and digital equity. Transpower’s debt goes green, Stuff achieves B Corp certification, Fletcher building launches a new “Stand up for your mates” campaign, and we find out who’s been selected to participate in Auckland Council’s Women4Climate mentorship programme. All that and more.