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Business Council research features in mining stocktake report

29 Jul 2010 – ShapeNZ research commissioned by the Business Council features in the official report summarising public consultation on proposals to remove areas from Schedule 4 conservation areas for exploration and mining. more »

Uncle Sam is going to ask for your emissions detail ... a significant move
US Govt to suppliers: disclose your emissions
28 Jul 2010 – The U.S. government is going to ask its suppliers to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions. more »

Graphic: Fairfax Media
True cost a priority for big business spenders
26 Jul 2010 – New Zealanders with the greatest buying power are making better buying decisions, the 2010 Fairfax Media-Shape NZ survey has found. more »

Solar panels at Hubbards .. leading the way toward commercial solar use
Hubbards, Vector switch on New Zealand's largest thin solar film installation
23 Jul 2010 – The largest commercial installation in New Zealand of thin film solar panel technology has been activated at Hubbard Foods in Mangere, Au... more »

Glass waste recycling... higher than European and Australian averages (Photo siftnz)
Glass recycling hits new high of 66%
22 Jul 2010 – Glass recycling in new Zealand has hit a new high of 66%. more »

New research

What 1000 CEOs say about sustainable development
End 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 Kiwis
It's the environment plus higher incomes. Kiwis want both, according to this third survey tracking their environmental concerns and values. more »

Pathfinders

New Zealand’s first worm-based sewage treatment system
New 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 limits
Kiwis 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 »
  
Coming Events
EECA AWARDS - CALL FOR ENTRIES
 30 Jul 2010
Cultivating Sustainability Workshops
 2 Aug 2010
6th Australia-New Zealand Climate Change & Business Conference
 10 Aug 2010


Publications

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 trading
This 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 »
"Hatched": the Kiwi book on new ways to do business
Developing new ways to live and do business will be the defining challenge of our age, say the authors of this innovative e–book called "Hatched". It covers innovative research undertaken with businesses, across policy sectors, communities and individuals . more »