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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 (newsletter) – Jan 12th
Tau Hou hari! In this week’s Pānui, read about how Ports of Auckland has helped protect whales in Hauraki Gulf, and Auckland’s low-carbon plan.
Pānui (newsletter) – Dec 21
Meri Kirihimete! In this week’s super-short Pānui, read about how the technologies developed by SBC member businesses Aeroqual and Chilltainers put human and societal wellbeing right beside profits. And we welcome the proposal to develop a climate commission and Zero Carbon Act.
Sustainable Business Council welcomes Zero Carbon Act
The Sustainable Business Council welcomes the announcement of a robust process to develop the Zero Carbon Act and establish a climate commission.
Pānui (newsletter) – Dec 14
In this week’s update, we feature the new PACE website to help your business reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, and some Kiwi companies contributing to SDG #9 on decent work and economic growth.
Businesses take action on climate change: the time for economic opportunity is now!
The Platform for Action on Climate and Emissions aims to support and inspire businesses to tackle climate change and reduce their emissions, providing information and resources on how to measure, set targets and make savings.
Why climate change could be the biggest driver of innovation since World War II
Climate change is arguably the single greatest issue facing society today, but too much focus is being put on the likely challenges and costs.
Pānui (newsletter) – Dec 7
In this week’s update, we feature views on climate change as a business opportunity, Deloitte’s Top 10 Maori organisations, and Westpac’s research into responsible investment and women in leadership.
The buzz in Bonn: How global action on climate change is playing out in NZ
One trend emerging as a result of action on climate change is in supply chain management; a growing number of Kiwi companies are looking for suppliers that will help them reduce their emissions, or operate in a more sustainable way.
Climate Change means big disruption, big opportunities
Executive Director Abbie Reynolds talks to TVNZ’s Breakfast about the SBC submission to the Productivity Commission on the transition to a low emissions economy. She says climate change could be the greatest economic disruption in our lifetimes and the largest driver of innovation since World War Two.
Pānui (newsletter) – Nov 30
This week’s Panui includes interviews about moving to a low emissions economy, Fairfax Media’s article about gender equality and a range of jobs on offer.
Making the move to a low emissions economy
The Sustainable Business Council has released its submission to the Productivity Commission on the transition to a low emissions economy.
Pānui (newsletter) – Nov 16
This week’s Panui includes Fonterra’s announcements on net zero targets and cleaning up NZ’s waterways, plus award winners and new initiatives by Akina and Z Energy.