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Sustainability sees rising strategic importance amid increasing strain on professionals
Research released today into New Zealand’s sustainability profession reveals a compelling picture of a profession which is gaining strategic traction, while grappling with systemic challenges. The report, Insights on Aotearoa New Zealand Sustainability Professionals, delivered by Oxygen Consulting in collaboration with the Sustainable Business Council (SBC), Sustainable Business Network (SBN) and Auckland University of Technology (AUT), draws on the insights from sustainability professionals across Aotearoa New Zealand, unpacking capability and competencies, remuneration, job opportunities, and overall wellbeing.
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Pānui news – 28 August
In this edition of Pānui we cover Vector achieving its 2030 emission reduction target, SBC's new Communicating Sustainability guide, Enviro NZ's new PEF plant, KiwiRail data confirming rail as a lower carbon freight option, WMS Group's sustainability video, Suncorp...
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Exploring inner development at Beca: A leadership lens on sustainable impact
Beca’s Chief Sustainability Officer Sanchia Jacobs reflects on the importance of exploring inner development for sustainable impact in leadership in this guest blog
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Pānui news – 10 October
In this week's edition of Pānui, we give some updates on SBC's work in the nature space, we launch our report on enabling mode shift in freight, we share member achievements from FY2024, we invite...
Q&A with Lyttelton Port on becoming a TNFD early adopter
SBC recently caught up with Kirsty Brennan, Environmental Business Partner at Lyttelton Port (LPC), about LPC's announcement earlier this year that it has become an early adopter of the Taskforce on...
Pānui news – 3 October
In this week's edition of Pānui, we share our final 'Insights from the top' interview, we announced SBC's 25th anniversary, SBC Executive Director Mike Burrell is heading to the Global Nature...
Pānui news – 26 September
In this week's edition of Pānui, we share our latest 'Insights from the top' video on truly embedding sustainability into your business model and brand, we share the launch of Better Futures Thrive,...
Kiwi businesses not taking enough action on social issues, say consumers
New research from Kantar and the Sustainable Business Council (SBC) highlights an opportunity for New Zealand businesses to drive greater commitment and action on social responsibility, both internally with employees and for the benefit of the communities they operate in.
Pānui news – 19 September
In this week's edition of Pānui, we share our latest 'Insights from the top' video on getting employees on board with your sustainability journey, we share some highlights from CCBC, we put out the...
Pānui news – 12 September
In this week's edition of Pānui, we share some photos and reflections on CCBC, we announce that Westpac NZ CEO Catherine McGrath has joined our Advisory Board, NZ Post welcomes electric trailers, we...
Pānui news – 5 September
In this week's edition of Pānui, we share our latest 'Insights from the top' video on how to make sustainability a financial priority, we give some final details in the leadup to CCBC, Shannil Varma...
Pānui news – 29 August
In this week's edition of Pānui, we launch the first of our 'Insights from the top' videos featuring member CEOs, we call for EOI on a new value chain offering, CCBC registrations close next week,...
Business leaders call for policy stability to drive climate investment
The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC) are calling on the Government, and opposition MPs, to work together with business to help secure the investment needed for...
Pānui news – 22 August
In this week's edition of Pānui, we share our joint SBC and CLC response to the Government's Draft Second Emissions Reduction Plan, CCBC falls at a critical time for climate in Aotearoa New Zealand,...
Climate Change & Business Conference set to deliver impressive programme in a crucial year for climate policy
The 16th annual Climate Change & Business Conference, coming up on 9-10 September in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, falls at a critical time for Aotearoa New Zealand as the country determines its...