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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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Watch – WBCSD’s top issues to tackle – Vlog from Montreux
At the World Business Council for Sustainable Development’s Liaison Delegate Meeting last week, Peter Bakker predicted some of the big trends for sustainability professionals will be: The cost of capital, future of work and disruptive technologies.
Pānui News – Apr 19
In this week’s Pānui, the interim Climate Change Commission membership has a strong business background and SBC members clean up in the Colmar Brunton Corporate Reputation Index.
Watch – what are sustainable business councils worldwide tackling?
Sustainable Business Councils around the world are grappling with the same sustainability issues as we are, here in New Zealand. Abbie Reynolds reports back from Switzerland.
SBC Sustainable Leadership Programme 2018
SBC’s 2018 professional development programme aims to give participants new skills and thinking that will help them navigate complex environmental and social issues, like climate change.
Pānui News – Apr 12
In this week’s Pānui, how blockchain could help sustainable business and the government decides to stop issuing new oil and gas exploration permits.
Emerging trends in sustainable business
This month marks two years since I started at the council, and during that time I’ve seen a growing number of members come to understand that business cannot thrive in an environment or society that fails.
How blockchain could impact sustainable business – video
SBC interviews Felipe Arango, MD of BSD Consulting, about blockchain’s connection with sustainability, measuring natural capital, and financial inclusion.
Pānui News – Mar 29
In this week’s Pānui, Toyota NZ announces a new business model, responding to advances in technology and customer demand, and Waste Management opens NZ’s first EV truck conversion workshop.
Finding your place in the future
A blog about how integrated thinking and reporting can help businesses decide how to adapt and be more resilient in the long term.
Filling up fast! An introduction to Science Based Targets
Join SBC, WWF New Zealand and Enviro-Mark Solutions for an introduction to the world of science-based emissions targets.
Pānui News – Mar 22
In this week’s Pānui, a new report suggests intelligent transport systems could be a sunrise tech industry in NZ earning up to $1.5 billion a year and 3R’s solution to car bumper waste.
Invitation: Hear from Sanford, Vector, Kono and more at the NZ Sustainable Development Goals Summit 2018
Heard of the Sustainable Development Goals? Want to know how other businesses are making them relevant?