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Capability building a priority for sustainability professionals
Research released today into New Zealand’s sustainability profession reveals there remains a significant capability gap for staff to support the operational changes businesses now require. The report, Insights on Aotearoa New Zealand Sustainability Professionals 2024,...
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Pānui news – 11 July
In this week's edition of Pānui, the Government launches its new Climate Strategy, we share some of the social sustainability findings from Better Futures 2024, MBIE consultation opens on carbon capture regulatory regime, greater alignment is coming between GHG...
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Q&A with Dr Roger Robson-Williams (Plant & Food Research) on nature
SBC is delivering a series of guides on the fundamentals of sustainability, covering topics ranging from sustainability strategies through to nature and biodiversity. As part of this series, we caught up with our members to get their insights on some of the different...
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What’s COP got to do with it?
As the world gears up, and media attention grows, ahead of COP26 in Glasgow, Kate Wilson Butler, Head of Climate Action, shares some thoughts about why the UN Climate Conference should matter to our Sustainable Business Council NZ and Climate Leaders Coalition members – and everyone else interested in achieving a zero carbon economy in which business, people and nature thrive.
Pānui News – Sept 23
In this week’s Pānui, members are encouraging staff to get their Covid-19 vaccinations, we welcome CarbonClick, and IAG launches an EV Early Adopter programme.
Pānui News – Sept 16
In this week’s Pānui, the ERP timeframe is extended, and we begin the road to COP26 with Christchurch Airport, DLA Piper and New Zealand’s Climate Change Ambassador, Kay Harrison.
Extending the ERP timeframe is the right decision
The Government’s decision to extend the timeframe for delivering its first Emissions Reduction Plan (ERP) is the right decision while New Zealanders focus on getting through the latest Covid outbreak, says Sustainable Business Council Executive Director, Mike Burrell.
Pānui News – Sept 9
In this week’s Pānui, we hear from DB Breweries and Power Pause about supporting people experiencing menopause, we welcome Fisher & Paykel Appliances, and Waste Management launches its 2020 Sustainability Report.
Pānui News – Sept 2
In this week’s Pānui, we find out if NZ is ready to roll on the SDGs, we welcome EnviroNZ, and we’re seeking feedback from CFOs on their role in managing climate risk.
Pānui News – August 26
In this week’s Pānui, Lorde’s new album is zero carbon as well as Solar Power, we’ve got some essential Covid reading, and we spoke with Chorus (pre-lockdown) about its award-winning programmes to support employee wellbeing.
Pānui News – August 19
In this week’s Pānui, we publish our Annul Snapshot, we welcome DLA Piper, and SBC members are recognised for their reporting achievements.
Pānui News – August 12
In this week’s Pānui, IPCC report released, Naylor Love divert construction waste from landfill, and Countdown opens Auckland’s first Green Star supermarket.
Pānui News – August 5
In this week’s Pānui, Christchurch Airport lead an international conversation, Genesis adds a new wind farm, and Ports of Auckland gets Japanese investment in hydrogen.
Pānui News – July 29
In this week’s Pānui, Z Energy’s Rainbow Employee Network, Fonterra and ANZCO announce they are leaving coal behind, and LIC discusses breeding more sustainable cows
Pānui News – July 22
In this week’s Pānui, Contact and Meridian want to develop the world’s greenest hydrogen plant, Stuff’s new video series Hot Air Sucks!, and Nespresso takes the most sustainable coffee company award.