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The Sustainable Business Council celebrates 25 years of ambition and progress
25 years ago, a group of business leaders with bold ambitions got together and put a stake in the ground on sustainability. The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) was first conceived in 1999 as a coalition of leading businesses with a mandate that reflected the era...
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Pānui news – 28 November
In this edition of Pānui, COP29 comes to a close and we share our reflections online event, we bid farewell to Robert Perry, Mike Burrell gives a video update, we share more information about the SLP taster session on 5 February, we welcome new member WMS Group, Pāmu...
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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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Response and Recovery Fund an opportunity to invest in a sustainable future
We welcome the Government’s announcement of a $50 billion COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund in today’s Budget.
Pānui News – May 14
In this week’s Pānui, SkyCity launches two new partnerships, and Synlait responds to the challenges of milk processing during a pandemic.
An unexpected crystal ball: Good Life 2.0 Playbook
Jay Crangle caught up with SBC alumna Alison Herft this week to talk lockdown living and what consumers might be looking for post-Covid-19.
Pānui News – May 07
In this week’s Pānui, Mike Burrell has an update on SBC strategy, we profile Toitū Envirocare, and Jay Crangle looks at what will be important to New Zealanders during the recovery.
Business responses by sector
Member stories by sector - Covid-19We are sharing stories about our members’ initiatives in these challenging times. Send your stories to [email protected] 3...
Navigating new ways of working in the recovery
Diane Edwards shared some insights from Ports of Auckland’s journey with Robert Perry to shed some light on what’s likely to happen next and how business can prepare.
Pānui News – Apr 30
In this week’s Pānui, Mike Burrell talks about members innovating for Level 3, we hear how members are helping NZ, and Rob Perry looks at how Ports of Auckland is adapting for the Future of Work now it has arrived.
Pānui News – Apr 23
In this week’s Pānui, Mike Burrell talks about member opportunities to shape our new strategy, members show their gratitude to their essential workers, and Westpac New Zealand supports mental well-being for NZers.
Pānui News – Apr 16
In this week’s Pānui, Mike Burrell looks at what life might be like under level 3 and 2 and Rob Perry examines how we can lead from within our bubbles.
Leading out from inside our bubbles
How do we forge a pathway towards sustainable, resilient, regenerative development that delivers positive impacts for people, planet and prosperity? Robert Perry reflects on the opportunity for us to show our collective leadership as businesses.
Pānui News – Apr 09
In this week’s Pānui, Mike Burrell talks about what members want to see in the recovery, Kate Ferguson has some tips on setting up your online workshop for success, and Porter Novelli are thinking ahead about careful communication.
Setting up your online workshop for success
Or, how to move a big event online with very little notice.