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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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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.
Pānui News – May 5
In this week’s Pānui new sea-level data reinforces the need to build climate resilience, First Gas Group appoints a new Future Fuels GM, The Warehouse Group subsidiary Torpedo 7 creates the world’s first woollen kayak, Fonterra expands its on-farm trials with seaweed, and IAG discusses how adaptation and mitigation must go hand in hand. We also welcome new member NZIER and celebrate Lion owned Havana Coffee Words opening in Auckland. All that and more, including all the latest events you can be a part of
Pānui News – Apr 28
In this week’s bumper issue of Pānui consultation opens on the Government’s National Adaptation Plan, Nespresso announces B-Corp certification, SBC congratulates members GIDI funding, Toyota leads new partnership trialling hydrogen-powered cars, Christchurch Airport records a new milestone in their sustainability work, and Unilever New Zealand welcomes Cameron Heath as their new Managing Director.
Pānui News – Apr 14
In this week’s Pānui we showcase how Countdown and CHEP are collaborating in the circular economy, insights on footprint reduction wins from Genesis, Emily Hilton of Hiringa Energy being appointed to the World Energy Council future energy leaders’ programme FEL100, welcome to new member March Construction and a farewell to our wonderful Leadership manager ay Crangle who is off on parental leave.
Watercare “moving Beyond Diversity” with new trans policy
Following SBC’s 2021 Thriving People ‘Moving Beyond Diversity’ series of Hui, SBC speaks to Watercare’s Larisa Kamysheva about how this important mahi is continuing to thrive within their organisation.
Adaptation and building resilience to climate change
With the Government due to release its draft National Adaptation Plan for consultation this month, SBC Principal Advisor Climate Action & CLC Manager Laurette Siemonek reflects on the criticality of adaptation, the work SBC and CLC are already doing in this space, as well as the upcoming engagement process for developing a joint SBC/CLC response to the draft plan.
Pānui News – Apr 7
In this week’s Pānui, it’s ‘now or never’ with the latest IPCC report. Genesis Energy’s Marc England discusses energy independence, Toyota welcomes new partner Louise Aitken, we find out how Watercase is continuing the important ‘Moving Beyond Diversity’ mahi, and Laurette Siemonek talks adaptation.
Pānui News – Mar 31
In this week’s Pānui, Karen Silk reflects on her time as SBC Chair, Silver Fern Farms discuss regenerating the land, Firstgas is turning kerbside waste into energy, and StatsNZ reveals the latest research on businesses and climate action.
Pānui News – Mar 24
In this week’s Pānui, Better Futures 2022 launches, NZTE share sustainable packaging resources, Air New Zealand and Trees That Count join forces, and join SBC Comms team!
Better Futures 2022
New research reveals New Zealanders are becoming increasingly worried about their economic and social wellbeing off the back of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.