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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 – 24 July
In this edition of Pānui we cover COP30 overflow badge applications opening, the ICJ says countries are legally obligated to curb emissions and protect the climate, $265 million private capital unlocked through Low Emission Transport Fund, Susty Superstars Podcast -...
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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 – 18 July
In this week's edition of Pānui, MfE released the draft second emissions reduction plan, we share a Q&A blog on nature with Plant & Food Research's Dr Roger Robson-Williams, we share an op...

Q&A with Dr Roger Robson-Williams (Plant & Food Research) on nature
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...

Pānui news – 11 July
In this week's edition of Pānui, the Government launches its new Climate Strategy, we share some of the social sustainability findings from Better Futures 2024, MBIE consultation opens on carbon...

What does Better Futures reveal about the ‘S’ in ESG?
For 15 years, the Kantar Better Futures Report (delivered in partnership with SBC) has been the reference point for understanding New Zealand consumers’ perspectives on sustainability and the issues...

Pānui news – 4 July
In this week's edition of Pānui, the Agreement on Climate Change, Trade & Sustainability negotiations conclude, we release our newest SBC Guide on Nature, Contact to develop grid-scale battery...

Pānui news – 27 June
In this week's edition of Pānui, we share the SBC Annual Plan for 2024/25 and offer an opportunity for members to hear more from our programme leaders, early bird registrations for CCBC close on...

Pānui news – 20 June
In this week's edition of Pānui, we celebrate the launch of the 2024 Insights into Aotearoa New Zealand Sustainability Professionals Research, SBC Chair Gareth Marriot steps down, we share the...

Capability building a priority for sustainability professionals
Research released today into New Zealand’s sustainability profession reveals there remains a significant capability gap for staff to support the operational changes businesses now require. The...

SBC Advisory Board Chair Gareth Marriott steps down
After almost two years as Chairperson of the Sustainable Business Council (SBC), Gareth Marriott has announced his decision to step down from his role, effective the end of June 2024. Gareth’s...

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...