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Decoding Sustainability: Navigating GHG Emissions for New Zealand's Tourism and Food SMEs
Reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions has become a critical priority globally, especially within industries like tourism and food,...
Nov 30, 20234 min read
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Shifting Mindsets and Worldviews: Aotearoa's Journey Towards Sustainability and Climate Action
Understanding ourselves is the first step to solving climate change and tackling global challenges. As plant ecologist Heinrich Walter...
Sep 4, 20235 min read
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Biodiversity Loss & Modern Slavery: The Hidden Value Chain Issues Influencing Consumers & Investors
Two critical challenges facing humanity today are biodiversity loss and modern slavery, both of which have far-reaching implications for our
Jul 31, 20234 min read
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Food and drink brands called out for greenwashing; lessons we can learn.
The proposal of the Green Claims Directive was made by the European Commission on March 22, 2023, with the aim of establishing reliable,...
Apr 2, 20233 min read
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Climate Inaction: Rethinking Our Approach to Climate Change Communications
Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time, and the final Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report...
Apr 2, 20233 min read
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Tomato Famine: A Wake-Up Call for Action on Climate Change
Reducing Carbon Footprints, how SMEs can lead the way with a smart action plan. Somewhat tongue in cheek, but our blog title and the...
Mar 7, 20233 min read
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Building Sustainable Brands: The Key Role of Marketers In a Sustainable Economy
The role of Marketers in building sustainable brands. Today, it is more than promoting, endorsing or selling sustainability; it is about red
Feb 22, 20233 min read
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Why a sustainable business is good for business.
Creating a sustainable business is not just a matter of corporate social responsibility, it's about creating value for society, the...
Feb 8, 20232 min read
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Building a Greener Future: The Benefits of Carbon Reduction Plans in Social Housing
The social housing sector plays a crucial role in providing affordable and accessible housing to those in need. However, with the ongoing...
Feb 2, 20232 min read
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Understanding the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)
The new EU legislation is here, but only 22% of companies are ready to report quantitatively on the circular economy. In late 2022 the...
Jan 25, 20232 min read
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For a 'Just Transition,' we have to focus on our planetary boundaries
Our food systems are broken. For change to be realised, governments and the food sector worldwide must hold inclusive conversations that ado
Dec 16, 20222 min read
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The need for a fairer and greener economy is clear
The UN Global Compact Network UK published its Measuring Up 2.0 report (28/09/2022) - reviewing how the UK is performing against the...
Sep 29, 20222 min read
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Arguing is not going to fix our broken food system
Realising that Governments doesn't have all the answers is probably the first step. I am a farmer's daughter, a sustainability consultant...
Jun 18, 20223 min read
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The race is on to scale up green job creation and empower SMEs
This week has been busy with Stockholm+50 and the UN Global Compact virtual #goodforbusiness event, keeping those of us with a keen focus...
Jun 3, 20223 min read
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The social entrepreneurs tackling food waste
According to the British charity WRAP, the UK still throws away around 4.5 million tonnes of food waste a year.
May 13, 20223 min read
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Food Security: the impact on Small Island States
New data released this week shows the sea level around New Zealand is rising twice as fast as previously thought, massively reducing the...
May 5, 20223 min read
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The Urban Age: How can our cities drive sustainable innovation globally?
By 2050, 7 out of 10 people globally will live in cities. As 80% of GDP is already generated in cities, our urban hubs are vital for the...
Dec 10, 20214 min read
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Gender and climate change: acting on the gap for people and planet
The strong connections between Gender and Climate Change, and between Gender and Climate Action, have long been recognised. In 2019, the...
Dec 3, 20214 min read
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The new International Sustainability Standards Board: the guide for sustainable business management?
As COP26 drew to a close, we picked out two highlights to watch, the historic agreement between the US and China to cooperate on reducing...
Nov 18, 20214 min read
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The Last Best Chance: Has COP26 managed to do enough?
It was billed as the 'last best chance' for the world to get on track for climate action and a sustainable future. Has #COP26 delivered...
Nov 12, 20213 min read
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