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Consumers hold the line on sustainability, expect business to do the same
New research shows that while the cost of living remains top concern for New Zealand’s consumers, their commitment to sustainability remains strong. The Kantar and Sustainable Business Council (SBC) Better Futures 2025 report - now in its 16th year, surveyed 1,000 New...
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Pānui news – 5 June
In this edition of Pānui we cover Sparks green lease with Quadrent, Episode Three of our Sustainability Superstars Podcast, thinkstep-anz's Next Generation Scholarship for CCBC25, Sustainability Reports from Custom Fleet, Clarus, Enviro NZ, Lion completing solar...
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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 – Sept 06
In this week’s Pānui news, the final report on a low-emissions economy, technology is key for energy resilience, and innovative youth recruiting online.
Pānui News – Aug 30
In this week’s Pānui news, diversity and flexible working pay off for Genesis and IAG, Flick Electric and Z Energy join forces, and a useful guide to eco-labels.
Pānui News – Aug 23
In this week’s Pānui news, a new toolkit for hiring young people, a checklist for good corporate governance, and a crop of new sustainability reports.
Hiring young people – good for your business and your community
Excluded and disadvantaged young people in New Zealand are facing major challenges in finding and keeping jobs, while at the same time key industries are predicting major labour shortages in the coming decade.
Pānui News – Aug 16
In this week’s Pānui news, climate change means complex infrastructure challenges, phasing out single-use plastic bags, and what’s ahead for the future of work?
Pānui News – Aug 09
In this week’s Pānui news, why speedbumps can be good for sustainability, and how serious are Kiwis about EVs?
Business leadership on climate change matters
New Zealanders are nothing if not resilient – but everyone who runs a business knows it’s a pretty challenging time to be a leader. And then you throw in an issue like climate change.
Pānui News – Aug 02
In this week’s Pānui news, what the low emissions economy might mean for transport, and a new guide to help businesses measure and manage their emissions.
Pānui News – July 26
In this week’s Pānui news, Contact Energy has a new use for waste, and read our submission on the Zero Carbon Bill.
Getting above the line to effective leadership
SBC’s 2018 Sustainable Leadership programme kicked off with an insightful, challenging and truly inspiring session in Auckland earlier this month.
New face for communications at SBC
Catherine Jeffcoat has joined the Sustainable Business Council for a year, while Renée Graham is on maternity leave.
Pānui News – July 19
In this week’s Pānui news, Fonterra on why it is part of the Climate Leaders Coalition, and what do Kiwis think about climate change?