| News, views and upcoming events
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Mike Burrell video update from WBCSD Liaison Delegate meeting | Last week, our Executive Director Mike Burrell represented SBC at the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) Liaison Delegate meeting. Here’s a quick video update where he explains his main takeaways from the conference, some of the key focuses for WBCSD, some exciting opportunities and more.
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SBC Advisory Board Chair Gareth Marriot on ensuring a just transition | SBC Advisory Board Chair and OCS CEO Gareth Marriott wrote an opinion piece for the Herald outlining why it's so critical we keep people at the heart of our transition to a low emissions economy. This is closely aligned with recommendation six of our joint SBC/CLC pre-election policy paper: accelerating action to ensure a just transition. | | | |
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Energy companies launch new collaboration: Powering Change | A group of New Zealand energy companies, including a number of SBC members, have collaborated and committed to help reduce emissions in order to build a more sustainable future for all Kiwis. Their collaboration, called 'Powering Change', sets out progress on New Zealand’s climate change goals. Well done to all SBC members involved! | | | |
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Mercury's new wind farm, the biggest in NZ, now open for business | The switch has been flicked on at Turitea, New Zealand's biggest wind farm (owned by Mercury) boasting 60 turbines and transmission infrastructure. “Mercury takes a long-term view when it comes to significant investment in new electricity generation, and this includes our commitment to custodianship of this site,” said Chief Executive Vince Hawksworth.
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Business' future is low emissions | Only 55% of New Zealand business leaders see climate change as an important issue. However, some business leaders already on their journey, including leaders from Silver Fern Farms, Waste Management and more, believe deprioritising climate action due to economic concerns are missing the win-win. Hear more from these leaders through EECA's Gen Less platform and new video campaign here. | | | |
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HW Richardson leading on hydrogen adoption | Transport group HW Richardson will begin transitioning its fleet of 1,300-to green hydrogen this year, aiming to have its first 10 dual-fuel hydrogen trucks on the road by 2024. “We generate and distribute a lot of diesel and unleaded fuel and, as the largest transport operator in the country, we think it’s incumbent on us to help transition the industry away from fossil fuels.” | | | |
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Four brands, including EnviroWaste, coming together as EnviroNZ | EnviroWaste, ChemWaste, EnviroEarth and EnviroWay are bringing all their brands together under the EnviroNZ name from 1 June 2023, though the services they provide will remain the same. The company vision imagines a future where looking after the environment is second nature for everyone. Learn more here. | | | |
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Te Whatu Ora gets funding boost for mitigation projects | Following a significant contribution from the State Sector Decarbonisation Fund (SSDF), Te Whatu Ora will invest a total of $130m in climate change mitigation projects over the next few years, including removing all coal boilers from hospitals, the conversion of natural gas boilers, transitioning to LED lighting, electrifying Te Whatu Ora’s vehicle fleet and more. | | | |
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Climate Change & Business Conference 2023 Viaduct Events Centre, Tāmaki Makaurau | 19-20 September 2023
The Sustainable Business Council, Environmental Defence Society, and Climate Leaders Coalition are proud to again partner to deliver the 15th Climate Change & Business Conference at the Viaduct Events Centre in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland on 19-20 September 2023. The conference will provide a timely opportunity for business, government and civil society to tackle the tough questions the country is facing, and to share innovative thinking and new ideas about how we can collectively accelerate emissions reductions while building our resilience to the impacts of a warming world. Early bird prices available until 30 June 2023.
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thinkstep-anz: Moving to a circular economy with the Sustainable Business Council Online | 23 May, 1:00-1:30pm NZST
Keen to make your business more circular but not sure where to start? Learn about the Circular Transition Indicators (CTI) with Mike Burrell (SBC Executive Director) and Sally Anne Kasner (thinkstep-anz’s Senior Circular Economy and Strategy Specialist). The CTI was developed by the WBCSD and is designed to help your business measure circular performance, reduce risks and strengthen your supply chain.
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NEW: Why carbon? Your business case for carbon action EMA, Auckland | 26 May, 8:00-10:00am NZST
Are you hearing more and more that your business needs to prioritise managing and reducing its carbon footprint? Feeling unsure on where to start and how to get support? Join the BusinessNZ Network and Toitū Envirocare to discover how you can start your carbon journey. You will walk away with an understanding of why carbon measurement, mitigation and reduction need to be business priorities, tips and tools that will enable action towards sustainable business, and insights and learnings from first-hand experience.
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NEW: A Flexible Energy Strategy: Using Times (BusinessNZ Energy Council) Online | 31 May, 11:00am-12:30pm NZST
Join the BusinessNZ Energy Council for an online session with Dr Stephen Batstone, Director at Whiteboard and Wayne Manor Advisory, and Toby Stevenson, Director Sapere on how energy modelling can inform New Zealand’s Energy Strategy. This session is designed to shed light on why a strategic approach to emissions reduction needs to embrace the real risk of the future turning out differently from that anticipated, as well as share key findings, conducting seven sensitivity analysis in TIMES-NZ – New Zealand’s Energy System Model.
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Carbon reduction for manufacturers workshop
Yashili, Pōkeno | 1 June, 9:00am-12:30pm NZST
Are you a manufacturer just starting to navigate the world of carbon, importance of tackling climate change and wanting to start or do more to reduce your emissions? This workshop will clarify the why/importance of reducing emissions and acting on climate change, help you troubleshoot any emissions measurement challenges (first 30 minutes), identify where to prioritise emissions reduction in your business and what you can do, and more.
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NEW: Leading so people thrive: How to drive workplace wellbeing (HRNZ) 9 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD | 14 June, 9:00am-5:00pm NZST
A master gardener can’t force their plants to grow, but they can create the ideal environment for them to flourish. So too, leaders must create the right workplace environment for their people to thrive. This full-day, in person course through HRNZ will give you practical skills and tools to thrive personally and create the optimal workplace environment. Equip yourself to understand why workplace wellbeing matters, how to boost your wellbeing as a leader, and how to shape the ideal environment for your team to thrive.
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Please send Pānui stories (50 words plus square image) or event listings (100 words plus banner image) to sbccomms@businessnz.org.nz by Wednesday 12pm. | | | |
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