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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 – 28 August
In this edition of Pānui we cover Vector achieving its 2030 emission reduction target, SBC's new Communicating Sustainability guide, Enviro NZ's new PEF plant, KiwiRail data confirming rail as a lower carbon freight option, WMS Group's sustainability video, Suncorp...
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Exploring inner development at Beca: A leadership lens on sustainable impact
Beca’s Chief Sustainability Officer Sanchia Jacobs reflects on the importance of exploring inner development for sustainable impact in leadership in this guest blog
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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.
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.
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 3
In this week’s Pānui, the latest warnings from the IPCC, the launch of Chapter Zero NZ, Deloitte Top 200 winners announced, and Mike Burrell speaks on the 2022 NZ Economics Forum.
Pānui News – Feb 24
In this week’s Pānui, we remember Peter Neilson, Mike talks to Stuff on the benefits of green transport, and the Government announces the latest funding round for the Low Emissions Transport Fund.
Risky business: How to help your Board manage climate risk
SBC’s Leadership Manager Jay Crangle and Head of Climate Kate Wilson Butler share their top takeaways following a pilot workshop on how sustainability leads can effectively engage Boards on climate.
Remembering Peter Neilson
Following the recent death of Peter Neilson, former Chief Executive of the New Zealand Business Council for Sustainable Development, SBC spoke to Sir Stephen Tindall and Nick Main to reflect on the contribution Peter made during his time as CEO.
Pānui News – Feb 17
In this week’s Pānui, the Southern Green Project names potential partners, welcome to new member All Heart NZ, and 5 sustainability trends to watch in 2022
5 Sustainability trends to watch in 2022
Leadership Manager Jay Crangle delves into some of the top emerging sustainability trends to keep your eye on in 2022.
Pānui News – Feb 11
In this week’s Pānui, the Insights on Sustainability Professionals Research survey opens, Toyota eyes hydrogen opportunities, and SBC farewells our summer intern Mandira Shailaj.
A summer with SBC
Climate Action and Sustainability Intern, Mandira Shailaj, reflects on the insights and learnings gained from her summer interning at the Sustainable Business Council.
2022 Insights on New Zealand Sustainability Professionals survey launches
2022 Insights on New Zealand Sustainability Professionals survey launches Oxygen Consulting, in collaboration with Auckland University of Technology (AUT), the Sustainable Business Council (SBC),...