Sustainable Business Council

15/03/2022

Many New Zealand businesses are leading out in the climate space, taking us from now to net zero. Today, Climate Change and Business Conference Foundation Sponsor Westpac NZ shares some insights on how saving the planet can also mean saving money through Sustainability-Linked Loans.

“Sustainability-Linked Loans are a great way we can work together with businesses, combining our strength as a lender with their power to deliver projects and initiatives that benefit our environment and our communities,” says Westpac NZ Head of Sustainable Finance Joanna Silver.

You can read more about the role the bank is playing in the sustainable finance space, and how their sustainability-linked loans are enabling meaningful climate action: https://tcc.eventsair.com/ccbc/westpac---case-study

Join Westpac NZ and the growing number of business leaders at the Climate Change & Business Conference - Now to Net Zero on 19 & 20 September 2022 at the Aotea Centre, Auckland to learn more from those leading the way.

Register here: https://tcc.eventsair.com/ccbc/registration-2022

Environmental Defence Society (NZ) , Climate Leaders Coalition

08/02/2022

Yesterday we launched the Insights on Sustainability Professionals survey with Oxygen, AUT - Auckland University of Technology and Sustainable Business Network, asking all sustainability professionals to share their insights on their time in the industry.

This survey research is critical to ensuring the health and adaptability of the sustainability profession, and that's a key part of SBC's Thriving People mahi. So we got our Thriving People team Robert Perry and Megan Gallagher to break down exactly what the Insights on Sustainability Professionals research survey is, and why it's important. Check out the video below, or on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUOwLNf1DqM

Read our media release here for more information: https://www.sbc.org.nz/news/2022/2022-insights-on-new-zealand-sustainability-professionals-survey-launches

And block out some time in your calendar, get a cup of coffee, and fill out the survey here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfZS9XsOydgOzY4SeBspRYAihI7hVbJnKKdwpDFeJNOxt84QA/viewform

Oxygen Consulting, in collaboration with the Sustainable Business Council (SBC), Auckland University of Technology (AUT), and Sustainable Business Network (S...

07/02/2022

📣This is not a drill – Oxygen Consulting, AUT - Auckland University of Technology, SBC and the Sustainable Business Network's Insights on Sustainability Professionals research survey is live today, and we’re asking all sustainability professionals in the rapidly evolving sustainability industry to take part.

In its third year, the 2022 research investigates the supply and demand challenges facing the profession and organisational readiness to meet the growing need for sustainability. This theme is explored through four key areas: sustainability resourcing; leadership and governance support structures; sustainability career pathways and development; and wellbeing and support of sustainability professionals.

“The responses to this survey will provide valuable insights into preparing for the pathway from ambition to action, and how we may need to adapt to meet future requirements, as well as support those working in the profession as the demand for these kinds of skills continues to increase,” says Mike Burrell, Executive Director of SBC.

Check out our full media release with more information here: https://www.sbc.org.nz/news/2022/2022-insights-on-new-zealand-sustainability-professionals-survey-launches

✅ Want to be part of this valuable research? Block out some time in your calendar, get a coffee, and fill out the survey here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfZS9XsOydgOzY4SeBspRYAihI7hVbJnKKdwpDFeJNOxt84QA/viewform

The survey is open from 8 February – 8 March 2022 to people currently working in a New Zealand organisation who have sustainability as part or all of their role. That includes any professional whose mahi contributes to the sustainability strategy in their business.

Oxygen Consulting, in collaboration with Auckland University of Technology (AUT), the Sustainable Business Council (SBC), and Sustainable Business Network (SBN), have launched their third annual survey on the sustainability profession and are inviting eligible participants to take part. Oxygen Consu...

31/01/2022

Calling all HR professionals! Have you been noticing that employees and customers alike are increasingly demanding ethical business practices, and more and more often sustainability is falling to you to lead on?

Join HRNZ, SBC, and NZ - Leadership Performance for their upcoming webinar, 'Building Your Sustainability Skillset' to explore the capabilities needed to lead on social and environmental issues within your business.

Leading sustainability advocates Claire Walker (Chief People & Culture Officer, Entertainment Group ), Jay Crangle (Manager - Leadership, Sustainable Business Council) and Andrea Thompson (Director & Co-Founder, NZ - Leadership Performance ) discuss current trends and drivers, and how to mobilise behaviour change skills to activate transformation.

What: Building Your Sustainability Skillset webinar
When: Wednesday 9 February, 12pm - 1pm

Register here: https://hrnz.org.nz/events/single/webinar-building-your-sustainability-skillset

HRNZ is excited to partner with the Sustainable Business Council and Catapult to provide Members with latest information and practical advice about developing sustainability skills and advocates within your organisations.

"We are committed to supporting HR leaders/professionals to be facilitators of the change that enables a sustainable future." - Nick McKissack, Chief Executive, HRNZ

16/12/2021

In the last Pānui for the year, we unwrap new climate initiatives, we bid farewell to Advisory Board member Peter Simons, and we wish all our members happy holidays. SBC will be closed 23 Dec - 5 Jan.
https://www.sbc.org.nz/news/2021/panui-newsletter-dec-16

09/12/2021

In this week's Pānui, NZ Post and New Zealand Green Investment Finance will accelerate the uptake of EVs, Synlait Milk Limited, Danone, AgResearch and Ministry for Primary Industries work together on regenerative farming practices, and CLC signatories Eastland Group and Trust Tairāwhiti drive climate action in Gisborne.
https://www.sbc.org.nz/news/2021/panui-newsletter-dec-09

02/12/2021

In this week's Pānui, Christchurch Airportrport to generate renewable energy at scale, we welcome our first summer intern, and WSP in New Zealand commits to halving the carbon footprint of its infrastructure designs and advice by 2030.
https://www.sbc.org.nz/news/2021/panui-newsletter-dec-02

25/11/2021

In this week's Pānui, SBC and Climate Leaders Coalition release our response to the ERP discussion document, we say farewell and thanks to Wayne McNee, SBC Advisory Board member and CEO of Improvement Corporation, and we welcome our new Events Manager Alana Douglas.
http://www.sbc.org.nz/news/2021/panui-newsletter-nov-25