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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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16th Climate Change & Business Conference set to bring impressive international lineup of speakers
Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading annual Climate Change & Business Conference is taking place once again in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland on 9-10 September at the Viaduct Events Centre. Delivered in...
Pānui news – 13 June
In this week's edition of Pānui, we share our upcoming climate transition planning workshop series with Aurecon, SLR's Emma Elbaum does a Q&A on how to make the business case for sustainability,...
The business case for sustainability: Q&A with SLR’s Emma Elbaum
SBC is delivering a series of guides on the fundamentals of sustainability, covering topics ranging from sustainability strategies through to nature and biodiversity. As part of this series, we...
What FY2025 has in store for Thriving People
In October last year, we launched our flagship report ‘Thriving People – Strengthening the ‘S’ in ESG’. How time flies! The report showed the NZ business community has an exciting role to progress...
Pānui news – 6 June
In this week's edition of Pānui, we share a WBCSD article on SBC and members' work in the 'S' in ESG space, we remind members to have their say in our annual member survey, IAG establishes milestone...
Pānui news – 30 May
In this week's edition of Pānui, we share our latest SBC Guide on climate adaptation, we share a case study on Chorus' diversity, equity and inclusion journey, we outline how this year's CCBC...
Pānui news – 23 May
In this week's edition of Pānui, we're seeking RFPs for an introduction to sustainability course, Genesis and Spark announce a 10-year renewable energy partnership, Charlotte Kootstra...
Pānui news – 16 May
In this week's edition of Pānui, SBC and CLC share our joint submission to the Climate Change Commission, we welcome the inquiry into a bipartisan climate adaptation framework, we share our new SBC...
Business leaders outline commitment to ambitious climate action targets
The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC) have reinforced their joint commitment to ambitious climate action in responding to the Climate Change Commission’s...
SBC and CLC welcome bipartisan climate adaptation inquiry
The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC) welcome today’s announcement from Government around a bipartisan inquiry into an enduring climate adaptation framework for...
Pānui news – 9 May
In this edition of Pānui, we share our new SBC Guide on making the business case for sustainability, we share info about the event we helped deliver on climate change and health, we share a...
Pānui news – 2 May
In this edition of Pānui, we share a final reminder to feed into SBC/CLC's submission to the CCC Pathways, we share new offerings in our Leadership in Sustainability work programme, Mike offers his...