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Private sector joins up to unlock new, large scale clean energy generation
Oxygen Consulting, in partnership with Auckland University of Technology (AUT), the Sustainable Business Council (SBC), and the Sustainable Business Network (SBN), have launched their fourth annual survey on the sustainability profession in New Zealand and are inviting eligible participants to take part.
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Pānui news – 27 March
In this edition of Pānui we cover the Business Breakthrough Barometer survey, the Transition Leader's Breakfast series, the CCC National Climate Change Risk Assessment, a WMO report showing 2024 as the hottest year on record, The Ākina Foundation closing its doors, TR...
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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 – August 22
In this week’s Pānui, we signal some changes at the top for SBC, and we celebrate the significant milestones of 20 years of sustainable business at our Annual Council Meeting.
Abbie Reynolds stepping down after three years
Abbie Reynolds, Executive Director of the Sustainable Business Council, has announced she is stepping down after more than three years on the job.
Pānui News – August 15
In this week’s Pānui, EV projects get a boost, Oji looks at better recycling, and 3R has the lowdown on product stewardship.
(Un)learning our way to the future of work together
Find out what’s new in our Future of Work programme, and how you can be involved.
Pānui News – August 08
In this week’s Pānui, Fonterra are supporting farmers to lower emissions, Auckland Council has released its Climate Action Framework, and Waste Management and Z Energy talk about future fuels.
Fly me to the moon – another Sustainability Leadership report
Jay Crangle, our new Events and Training Manager, reflects on her second workshop at our Sustainability Leadership Programme, delivered by Catapult. This time we go via the moon landing to how we respond to challenges has so much to do with whether we approach them with gloomy pessimism or curious optimism.
Pānui News – August 01
In this week’s Pānui, we have Embark2019 highlights from thinkstep, Climate Leaders Coalition supports the Zero Carbon Bill, and media look beyond business as usual.
Guest blog: A call to action – Embark 2019
“I will, I promise, and you can count on me” are the words Z Energy CEO Mike Bennetts encouraged us to use – instead of “I hope, I try and possibly” – in his opening remarks of Embark 2019. It was a day when 250 business leaders and service providers came together with a focus on lowering emissions.
Pānui News – July 25
In this week’s Pānui, we have a Climate Leaders Coalition 1st anniversary special edition and we report back from Embark.
How do you know what’s up next in sustainability?
New sustainability issues and consumer trends are emerging with increasing speed and frequency, in New Zealand as around the world. Rob Perry looks at how New Zealand companies can get better at anticipating and preparing for these issues, while also looking ahead for emerging opportunities.
Abbie Reynolds’ remarks to the United Nations
Abbie Reynolds, Executive Director of the Sustainable Business Council was today part of a panel presenting New Zealand’s progress report on the Sustainable Development Goals to the United Nations.
Pānui News – July 18
In this week’s Pānui, Abbie Reynolds talks to the United Nations about NZ business progress on SDGs, climate change coverage needs hope, solutions, and Fonterra announce reducing their reliance on coal.