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SBC closure over the summer period | Can't believe it's already that time of year again – and what an eventful year it's been! The SBC office will be closed from 5pm on 22 December, reopening on 9 January 2023, and Pānui will resume on 19 January. From our SBC whānau to yours, wishing you a happy and restful summer break. We look forward to seeing you in the new year! | | | |
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XRB publishes climate-related disclosures standards | The XRB has published standards for climate related disclosures. Around 200 of New Zealand’s most economically significant entities will start reporting against the standards from 1 January 2023. The reporting regime will help to drive capital towards activities that support the transition to a low-emissions future. | | | |
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Watch highlights from the Climate Change & Business Conference | The 2022 Climate Change and Business Conference took place earlier this year in September with over 500 in-person attendees (and 200+ online), which was the largest turnout in the conference's 14-year history. Check out some of the highlights from the two-day event, and stay tuned for more information about next year's conference coming out soon. | | | |
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SBC members represent at the Deloitte Top 200 awards | The Deloitte Top 200 awards took place last week, with Jolie Hodson (Spark) winning CEO of the Year, Fonterra winning Most Improved Performance, and Spark winning Diversity & Inclusion Leadership. Other SBC member finalists include Briscoe Group, Meridian, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Toyota, Steel & Tube, Silver Fern Farms, and Lion. Congratulations all!
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New Zealand to support biodiversity targets at COP15 in Montreal |
Conservation Minister Poto Williams is leading Aotearoa’s delegation to COP15, the Fifteenth Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity in Montreal this week. "New Zealand supports a global protection target of 30% by 2030, and is actively advocating to ensure this target delivers real conservation outcomes and respects the rights of indigenous peoples." | | | |
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Secretary for the Environment and Chief Executive for MfE appointed |
Current Hawkes Bay Regional Council Chief Executive James Palmer has been appointed to the position of Secretary for the Environment and Chief Executive of the Ministry for the Environment, the Government’s primary advisor on environmental issues, including managing the climate change response. James’ five-year appointment begins 1 March 2023. | | | |
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Chapman Tripp create new Director role in sustainability
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In the first appointment of its kind, the incredible Kate Wilson Butler (previously SBC's Head of Climate Action) has been welcomed as Chapman Tripp's new Director of Climate, Sustainability and ESG Practice role. The role is designed to cement focus on climate change, sustainability and ESG across all practices. Exciting times ahead! | | | |
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New Building Act energy efficiency amendments explained (ESP) | The government recently announced that building energy efficiency ratings may soon be mandatory for New Zealand businesses. Check out this blog from ESP that outlines the amendments, what they mean for business and what industry leaders (including ESP CEO Lincoln Watson) have to say about the changes and their potential impact on businesses. | | | |
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Introducing sustainability: the what, the why and the how for businesses EMA - 159 Khyber Pass Road, Grafton | 25 January 2023, 9:00am-5:00pm NZST
BusinessNZ - 3/11 Hunter Street, Wellington | 28 March 2023, 9:00am-5:00pm NZST
Are you wanting to better understand sustainability, its application in businesses and why it’s important? SBC and BusinessNZ Network are excited to share our introductory sustainability day course, where you can connect with fellow businesses to learn about key elements of sustainability. Designed and developed by the in-house expertise of our sustainability and learning and development specialists, this promises to leave you with an informed, connected and inspired view of how you can begin making an impact through your business. To express your interest, email Lauren James, Network Sustainability Lead, at ljames@businessnz.org.nz | |
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NEW: Free online taster for the Sustainability Leadership Programme Online | 9 February 2023, 10:00-11:00am NZST
Are you passionate about sustainability, but don’t yet feel like you have the knowledge or toolkit to push the needle in your organisation? Join us for this free online taster session where you will hear from past participants on how SLP has had a positive impact on not only their leadership within their current role and organisation, but also beyond. Registrations are now open for SLP, with early bird applications closing on 24 February, 2023. | |
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NEW: Sustainability for 'finance hat wearers' Smales Farm, Auckland | Weekly from 13 February to 6 March 2023
It is critical to equip ‘finance hat wearers’ with the knowledge and confidence to drive sustainability action forward in their organizations. As a subgroup of Deloitte and the Sustainable Business Council’s CFO Climate & Sustainability Programme, Business New Zealand and Deloitte Private are piloting the Sustainability for ‘finance hat wearers’ course for Auckland-based SMEs, a 4-part course of 1.5 hour lunchtime sessions. To register your interest, please email ljames@businessnz.org.nz | |
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