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Cost of living dominates Kiwis’ concerns – but sustainability still shapes trust, choices and expectations of business
New research from Kantar and the Sustainable Business Council (SBC) highlights an opportunity for New Zealand businesses to drive greater commitment and action on social responsibility, both internally with employees and for the benefit of the communities they operate in.
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Pānui news – 26 March
In this edition of Pānui, we share a recent report exploring how financial quantification can turn climate risk into value creation and details of EECA and Counties Energy new smart energy neighbourhood. We call on any members exploring low-emission fleet options and...
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London Insights: 10 Global Signals Shaping Sustainability
SBC’s Head of ESG shares ten takeaways from her time in London meeting with a range of sustainability focused global organisations.
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Pānui News – July 23
In this week’s Pānui, Z Energy leads NZ retailers against racism, Oxygen Consulting launches a carbon management package, and Suncorp takes one giant step closer to its RE100 goals.
Pānui News – July 16
In this week’s Pānui, Toitū Envirocare’s new Farm Carbon Footprint programme, another sustainability workshop for CFOs, and NZ Post helps its contractors into EVs.
Pānui News – July 09
In this week’s Pānui, we hear from Mercury about the new Cosy programme, Kate looks at how heavy transport can get to zero emissions, and we welcome the Building for Climate Change Programme.
When the rubber hits the road for emissions
We are working with heavy transport companies to develop a low emissions pathway that will halve emissions from the domestic freight sector by 2030, and be net zero by 2050.
Building for Climate Change programme a historic leap towards zero carbon
A new programme, which sets a firm course for the Building and Construction sector to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, is welcomed by the Sustainable Business Council (SBC).
Pānui News – July 02
In this week’s Pānui, L’Oréal launches its new sustainability program, Synlait is now a B Corp, and thinkstep-anz looks at whether recycling is always the best environmental choice.
Pānui News – June 25
In this week’s Pānui, we look at what’s inside The Forever Project, Unilever raises the bar on climate and nature goals, and Westpac are lending CoGo a hand to help Kiwis track our carbon footprint.
Future-focused port investment a winner
New Zealand is set to benefit from New Zealand Green Investment Finance’s (NZGIF) move to support projects that will cut emissions at Wellington’s CentrePort.
Pānui News – June 18
In this week’s Pānui, Pravin Sawmy delves into the Member Review process, Auckland Council and Proxima talk future-fitness and Wright Communications is recognised for excellent in communications.
Guest Blog: Getting Future Fit after Covid-19
Now that we’re getting off the couch after Covid-19, it’s time to get your business fit for the future. But what tool to use?
Pānui News – June 11
In this week’s Pānui, we launch our Member Review report, looking at how our members are reporting on sustainability as well as putting it into practice.
Preparing for “the new normal”
As we emerge from the Covid-19 crisis, Robert Perry looks at how our members are getting ready for “the new normal”.