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Video update from Mike Burrell | In his first video update for 2024, SBC's Executive Director Mike Burrell reflects on the last year and what the coming year will look like for SBC and our member businesses, in particular the growing importance of weaving nature and biodiversity into the work we're doing. Stay tuned for more info in this space, and watch the full video update here. | | | |
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Fonterra: Doing Good Together - community investment and impact |
We're pleased to share the first of our Thriving People case studies, each looking at one of the three recommendations from our recent report. This case study outlines Fonterra's Doing Good Together framework for social impact and offers advice for others on the same journey. Stay tuned for more 'Community Impact and Investment' insights coming out over the next few weeks! | | | |
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Westpac launches sustainability training for all employees | Westpac NZ has become the first bank in the country to make a new sustainability learning programme available to all employees. "Sustainability is no longer a side-of-desk interest. Being aware of the impacts of climate change and how our lives and economies are changing as a result is important for everyone, no matter what your role or what industry you work in." | | | |
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Chapman Tripp: What's in store for climate, sustainability and ESG? | It has been a busy start to the year for climate, sustainability & ESG, building on the huge range of developments in 2023. In this short publication, Chapman Tripp distills the key themes that have emerged amongst the many developments and analyses, providing an overview of the top trends their experts will have their eye on as 2024 progresses. | | | |
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Avoiding greenwashing - Consulting perspectives (Sarah Holden) | Oxygen Consulting is all about helping businesses 'do the doing' before they start making the claims. Here are some insights from Director Sarah Holden on how to avoid greenwashing, taken from a 2023 Community of Practitioners: Comms, Marketing and Brand session. Our first session for 2024 is coming up in March, so get in touch if you'd like to join! | | | |
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Ākina Impact Investment Readiness Programme recipients announced | The first recipients of the 2023 Ākina IIRP have been announced. It's not too late to apply, and there is up to $25k in it for impact-led business looking to scale. Of particular interest are those based in Northland, Auckland and Bay of Plenty, as well as Māori or Pasifika businesses based in Horowhenua, Gisborne or Northland. Learn how 2022 recipient Critical was supported by Ākina, and apply here. | | | |
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First TWG sites switch to solar | The first 26 of The Warehouse Group's stores and sites are now using solar power, with 225+ more sites switching by the end of 2026. "We estimate that today’s switch will reduce our Scope 2 emissions by at least 808 tonnes of CO2e a year - the equivalent of taking 175 passenger vehicles off the road yearly and steers us towards our goal of zero emissions in our operations by 2040." | | | |
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SLP early bird applications close on Friday (SBC members get discount) | Early bird applications for this year's Sustainability Leadership Programme, run in partnership between Catapult and SBC, close next Friday. Applicants from SBC member organisations get a further discount off the early bird price, so check out the website to learn more and apply, or watch last week's taster session to get a sense for what the programme is like. | | | |
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Collaboration and Sustainability Guidelines with the Commerce Commission Online | 4 March, 12:30-1:00pm NZST
Join us for this online lunchtime webinar where we will hear from the Commerce Commission as they give an overview of their Collaboration and Sustainability Guidelines.
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NEW: Deloitte and MinterEllisonRuddWatts - Responding to modern slavery Level 22/15 Customs Street West, Auckland | 21 February, 7:30-9:00am NZST Despite growing awareness, modern slavery remains a scourge for millions of people. In the absence of any domestic legislation, what can New Zealand organisations be doing now to combat modern slavery, and where can we look to for guidance? The teams at Deloitte and MinterEllisonRuddWatts are hosting a panel discussion featuring Grace Forrest, Founding Director of the Australian-based human rights organisation Walk Free. The conversation will focus on understanding modern slavery risks in supply chains, what due diligence is expected (or required) from global trading partners, and what can be learnt from legislative efforts in Europe, the UK and Australia
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A shared future - WSP and The Helen Clark Foundation Online | 21 February, 12:00-1:00pm NZST
A webinar to discuss WSP and The Helen Clark Foundation's recent report and how best to engage with communities when planning climate adaptation. This webinar will include a presentation of the report, followed by a panel discussion between experts about what best practice looks like in community engagement – why it’s important, and what are the key challenges and benefits.
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NEW: Proxima - Certified GRI training
Level 4, 152 Fanshawe Street, Auckland | 4-5 March, 9:30am-4:30pm NZST
Proxima will be running another Certified GRI Standards training course on 4-5 March in Auckland. The course takes a holistic and practical approach, weaving together the GRI Standards with concepts of value creation, strategy, reporting and practical application into an engaging and interactive training style. Participants receive a GRI certification on completion. Given the increasing number of businesses opting for the GRI Standard to communicate their non-financial effects, this course presents a valuable chance to build in-house expertise.
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NEW: Decarbonising transport & logistics (Toitū Envirocare) Online | 7 March, 10:00am NZST
Join Toitū Envirocare's experts as they discuss how New Zealand’s second highest emissions source, the transport and logistics industry, can take effective climate action. Our skilled panel will share their insights on the key pressures this industry is facing. Learn how it can respond to the growing emissions measurement and reporting requirements, which is particularly being driven from across the supply chain | |
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