Horizon acquires ShapeNZ2 Feb 2012 – Horizon Research Limited has acquired the ShapeNZ research service from the Sustainable Business Council (SBC). more »
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New research papers discuss emissions, water quality trading, land tenure 25 Jan 2012 – Motu has recently released a number of papers around environmental regulation. more » Can your grocery shopping change the world? 9 Jan 2012 – Can your grocery shop really save the world - and would you spend any more if it did? more » The Warehouse details its community, environment initiatives 21 Dec 2011 – The Warehouse has released its latest report on its Community, Environment and Sustainability initiatives. more » What does the Durban climate agreement mean for business? 16 Dec 2011 – By Bjorn Stigson, President, World Business Council for Sustainable Development more »
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New research What 1000 CEOs say about sustainable developmentEnd consumers as well as business and government customers are increasingly driving a company’s strategy for developing sustainable products and services, according to the largest global study of chief executives on the issue. The recesion has grown interest in sustainable practice, not reduced it. more »
What will make 59% of your staff want to leave?This new ShapeNZ research shows 59 per cent of New Zealanders - and 67% of managers - are likely to walk away from their jobs if they perceive their employer to be socially irresponsible. more »
The values driving KiwisIt's the environment plus higher incomes. Kiwis want both, according to this third survey tracking their environmental concerns and values. more »
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Pathfinders How you make millions from sustainability?Other firms are making millions from becoming sustainable. This new Forum for the Future toolkit guides you through making the business case. more »
New Zealand’s first worm-based sewage treatment systemNew Zealand’s first worm-based sewage treatment system is now successfully operating in Southland. It could have nationwide application, says MWH. more »
Give us a home on the range - within limitsKiwis don’t want urban expansion to continue unchecked. There is strong support for councils limiting urban development and building multi-use centres near people's homes according to new a new book from the Centre for Sustainable Cities, featuring ShapeNZ research. more »
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Coming Events Environmental Managers’ Forum | 28 Feb 2012 | New Zealand Life Cycle Assessment conference | 28 Mar 2012 | Annual Conference of the Licensing Executives Society International | 1 Apr 2012 |
Publications Why business as usual will end by 2050: the vast opportunitiesThe Business Council's 2010 Annual Review details new opportunities for New Zealand companies to lift profits. A full copy of the review is here more »
The Warehouse's major social, environmental updateThe Warehouse has released its 2010 community and environmental report, detailing major efforts ranging from ethical supply chain management to cutting plastic bag use by 82%.
The full report is available here. more »
What makes a Green job a decent one?A new scoping study on making green jobs decent jobs, available here in full. more »
New FREE guide to emissions tradingThis new guide to the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme from Business Council member company MWH provides a straight forward summary of how you may be affected and the measures you can take to minimise risk and maximise opportunities under the scheme. more »
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