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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 – 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.
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.
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 – 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.
Pānui News – Mar 17
In this week’s Pānui, thanks to our members for joining our Reconnect in 2022 event, NZPost tells us EV’s are driving their sustainability future, a new Thriving People video on making people-first climate plans, and how Westpac are saving money and the planet.
Collaboration key to driving a new freight model
Climate Manager Kate Ferguson reflects on the successful SBC collaboration behind the pathway to decarbonise the freight sector, and the steps underway to now develop a model to implement some of the opportunities the work identified.
Pānui News – Mar 10
In this week’s Pānui, Counties Energy are giving a new use to old EV batteries, Aurecon shares the development and the future of electric ferries, our Climate Manager Kate Ferguson discusses decarbonising freight, and don’t miss out applying for SLP.