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Air NZ's ambitious reduction target | Air New Zealand has become the second airline globally to announce an ambitious science-based emissions reduction target, aiming to cut absolute emissions by over 16% by 2030 (from a 2019 baseline). Key focus areas will be sustainable aviation fuel and zero emissions technologies. | | | |
Ground-breaking farming trial | Ngāi Tahu Farming (in partnership with Ngāi Tūāhuriri) has been given an $8 million grant to research regenerative farming practices. The study will compare the environmental, financial and social impacts of different kinds of farming over time and could determine New Zealand's environmental and economic future. | | | |
Low interest loans to go electric | Westpac NZ has launched a new low-interest personal loan to support more New Zealanders to buy EVs, e-bikes, e-scooters and e-mopeds. The loan will make sustainable forms of transport accessible for more New Zealanders, helping them reduce their carbon footprint and cut down running costs. | | | |
Swapping coal for wood biomass | Fonterra will replace the coal boiler at its Waitoa factory with a 30-megawatt unit that runs on wood biomass as it looks to reduce its carbon footprint. Expected to be up and running by November 2023, the boiler will reduce Waitoa’s annual emissions by a whopping 48,000t CO2e. | | | |
'Smarter' EV chargers at home | EECA is calling for submissions from the public around improving the performance of electric vehicle chargers. This feedback will feed into the conversation about the government’s role in encouraging the uptake of “smart” EV charging technologies to support New Zealand’s transition to a low emissions economy. | | | |
Get involved in Fairtrade Fortnight | Fairtrade Fortnight (3-16 August this year) celebrates the Fairtrade community and the impact they are making together for a fairer future for the planet, and for people. Here are some of the ways you can get involved to help Fairtrade make their voice louder, and maybe win some excellent stuff along the way. | | | |
Welcome to new SBC member Data Insight, a data and analytics company with the belief that the effective use of data, analytics and AI will be key to helping businesses decarbonise. Data Insight aims to empower businesses to achieve more with their data, including measuring their Scope 3 emissions.
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We are monitoring Covid-19 developments closely and will advise of any changes to upcoming events. | |
Climate Change and Business Conference Aotea Centre, Auckland | 19 - 20 September 2022
The conference, delivered by SBC, CLC and EDS, will focus on the concrete action business is taking to accelerate the pathway to net zero by 2050. Registration and more information.
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Understanding climate reporting with thinkstep-anz and the XRB
Online | Tuesday 16 August, 3:30pm NZST Declarations, disclosures and climate reporting can be tricky to understand. Abbreviations fly around, and which framework should you use? Join thinkstep-anz and experts from the New Zealand External Reporting Board (XRB) in this webinar series to help explain Aotearoa New Zealand’s forthcoming climate standards. The XRB’s Director Sustainability Reporting, Dr Amelia Sharman, and Technical Advisor – GHG Emissions, Judy Ryan, will join thinkstep-anz CEO Barbara Nebel for the presentation. Register here. | |
Introducing ‘All Things Carbon’ webinar series
Online | Friday 12 August, 12pm Join BusinessNZ Network, Deta, Ekos, thinkstep-anz, and Toitū in a collaboration for the upcoming ‘All Things Carbon’ webinar series. Kicking off with the first in this 5-part series is ‘Measure’ a spotlight on all things to do with carbon measurement. This will be followed by weekly features on verify; reduce; offset; and finally, climate positive/ SBTIs. Register here. | |
Energy101 Carbon Markets
Online | Wednesday 17 August, 11am - 12pm Join the BusinessNZ Energy Council for the second session of their Energy101 series looking at carbon markets. Hear from the expert panel as they delve into what a carbon market is, the relationship with carbon credits, and compliance with the NZ ETS. As we look to the future, can carbon markets reduce emissions, and what changes can be made to improve them? The panellists include Matt Dowie, Climate Change Director at EY, Shane Dinnan, Head of Energy Markets at NZX, and Nigel Brunel, Head of Commodities at Jarden. Register here. | |
Fair Enough? with Anthem and Talbot Mills Research
The Commons, 1 Albert St Auckland | Monday 22 August, 5 - 7pm Join Anthem and Talbot Mills Research as they kick off their new event series, Fair Enough? This event will be an in-person discussion on the topic “Is it fair for houses to be built, bought or sold in areas that are known to be adversely affected by climate change?” David Talbot will take you through the research insights, followed by a discussion with Fletcher Building CEO Steve Evans, NZ Banking Association CEO Roger Beaumont, Insurance Council of NZ CEO Tim Grafton, and Tower Insurance CEO Blair Turnbull, moderated by Anthem’s co-founder Carolyn Kerr. RSVP by 22 August to events@anthem.co.nz. | |
NEW: Waikato Management School Academic Seminar Series - The COVID-19 pandemic and firm-financing: Does environmental performance really matter?
Online | Thursday 25 August, 12pm Using data from 11,187 unlisted firms in 16 economies, Waikato Management School Senior Finance Lecturers Dr Wellalage and Dr Kumar will examine the relationship between environmental performance and firm debt and equity financing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Register here. | |
NEW: NZTE Webinar: Empowering employees on your sustainability journey
Online | Friday 26 August, 10am Explore how to empower your employees in growing a sustainable business with this NZTE webinar. Speakers Corrie Conrad of Box.org (former VP of Sustainability at Sephora) and Frejya Spaven of New Zealand exporter Bluelab will discuss governance, strategy and how to engage your people in your sustainability journey. Register here. | |
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