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2026 Insights on New Zealand Sustainability Professionals survey launches
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 – 5 February
In this edition of Pānui, we remind you that the 2026 Sustainability Professionals Survey is now live and open to all those currently working in NZ who have sustainability as part of or all of their role. We share updates on advances in New Zealand’s Modern Slavery...
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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 – October 17
In this week’s Pānui, we talk to Meridian about climate risk and the role of CFOs, SkyCity switches off the tower lights to go carbon neutral and ecostore has a message in a bottle about ocean plastics.
Pānui News – October 10
In this week’s Pānui, Spark throws out the rule book with the future of work, Vector puts smart EV charging to the test in Auckland, and Unilever aims for a waste-free world.
Pānui News – October 03
In this week’s Pānui, we look at how your staff could help tackle climate change, kids grow their digital technology skills with the Spark Foundation and Unilever and L’Oreal lead the way on Business for Biodiversity.
Embed: Our first step towards engaging 158,000 SBC employees on climate action
Sustainable Business Council (SBC) members collectively employ more than 158,000 people full-time.That’s a lot of people, and a significant channel for business to use to help bring about positive change and accelerate the transition to a low emissions economy.
Pānui News – September 26
In this week’s Pānui, we launch our first Future of Work case study with Auckland Airport, we celebrate our Women of Influence with Westpac and Stuff, and Katherine at Auckland Transport talks about sustainability leadership.
Pānui News – September 19
In this week’s Pānui, a new report looks at transforming land use to feed the world, we’re calling for innovators for the Future of Work, and Westpac NZ looks at solutions for the gender pay gap.
Incorporating Sustainable Development Goals into business
The SDGs provide a way for businesses to make a difference, even if they haven’t considered sustainability before. Abbie talks about what she learnt in New York and how smaller businesses can engage with the SDGs.
Pānui News – September 12
In this week’s Pānui, Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, Spark Financial Markets Authority and Institute of Directors mark #TeWikioteReoMaori and WBCSD releases Smart Freight Procurement Guidelines.
Pānui News – September 05
In this week’s Pānui, we launch our member review, we talk to ecostore about their new sustainability report, and The Warehouse unveils a new initiative to support ethical sourcing.
Five things I learnt from the Sustainability Leadership Programme
Jay Crangle, our Events and Training Manager, looks back on a packed few months of the Sustainability Leadership Programme, culminating in the final session on Leading Culture.
Pānui News – August 29
In this week’s Pānui, an electric way to get your groceries and we announce a new event to help you EMBED climate action in your business.
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.