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,...
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- Sep 4, 2023
- 5 min
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...
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- Jul 31, 2023
- 4 min
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
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- Apr 2, 2023
- 3 min
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,...
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- Apr 2, 2023
- 3 min
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...
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- Mar 7, 2023
- 3 min
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...
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- Feb 22, 2023
- 3 min
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
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- Feb 8, 2023
- 2 min
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...
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- Feb 2, 2023
- 2 min
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...
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- Jan 25, 2023
- 2 min
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...
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- Dec 16, 2022
- 2 min
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
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- Sep 29, 2022
- 2 min
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...
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- Jun 18, 2022
- 3 min
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...
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- Jun 3, 2022
- 3 min
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...
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- May 13, 2022
- 3 min
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.
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- May 5, 2022
- 3 min
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...
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- Dec 10, 2021
- 4 min
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...
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- Dec 3, 2021
- 4 min
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...
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- Nov 18, 2021
- 4 min
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...
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- Nov 12, 2021
- 3 min
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...
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