| News, views and upcoming events
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Mike Burrell on SBC's upcoming Climate work | In his second video update for the year, Executive Director Mike Burrell delves into SBC's upcoming Climate work for the year ahead, exploring our freight and clean car collaborations, our 2023 climate advocacy work and our consultation on the upcoming second Emissions Reduction Plan. Watch the update here. | | | |
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SBC members win big at 2023 HRNZ awards | The HRNZ Awards took place last week, with SBC members Z Energy, Mitre 10 and Te Whatu Ora winning in their respective categories. Other member finalists include New Zealand Steel and Fonterra (Farm Source). Another great awards night for HRNZ, and a huge congratulations to all the winners and finalists. Ka mau te wehi! | | | |
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Climate mitigation matters says big business (BusinessDesk) | Mike Burrell was recently interviewed by BusinessDesk around the importance of continuing to work towards climate mitigation rather than focusing entirely on adaptation. "NZ needs to recognise that we are moving into a low-carbon part of human history. We need to adapt to that as quickly as we can because we’re going to miss out on market opportunities or business opportunities there.” | | | |
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Meridian's Ruakākā Energy Park gets officially underway | Construction has begun on Meridian's new Energy Park in Ruakākā, starting with the Battery Energy Storage System. "We have a bold vision for Ruakākā, with a grid-scale solar farm planned to further speed up our transition to a productive low-carbon economy. The shared infrastructure...will significantly improve the economics of the future solar farm." | | | |
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Have your say on Auckland's budget | Auckland Council's Annual Budget 2023/2024 is open for consultation. The Council says the city is "facing financial challenges that require some tough choices", including challenges around expenditure towards its emissions reduction targets. The Council is keen to hear from individuals and businesses on the proposed budget by 11:00pm on 28 March. Click here to have your say. | | | |
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Registrations for SLP 2023 closing | Applications for SLP close on 24 March! Now is your chance to learn the skills to enable you to get sustainability on the agenda for your organisation and embed it at the heart of your strategy. Watch our online taster and 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.
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Sustainability Reporting Corner | This week we've had two more SBC members release Impact and Sustainability Reports. Have a read of them below: | | | |
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Toyota (Palmerston North) | |
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Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research (Flexible) | |
Ministry for the Environment (Wellington) | |
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Auckland Council (Auckland) | |
Auckland University of Technology (Auckland) | |
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Last chance to register for the 2023 Sustainability Leadership Programme May through August 2023
Applications for SLP close on 24 March. Now is your chance to sign up and learn the skills to enable you to get sustainability on the agenda for your organisation and embed it at the heart of your strategy. Watch our online taster and 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. | |
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Introducing sustainability - the what, the why and the how for businesses Wellington | 28 March 2023
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. | |
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Better Futures 2023 launch event The Maritime Room, Auckland | 29 March, 4:00-6:00pm NZST The Kantar Better Futures Report is a valuable, freely available resource that provides key insights into consumer perspectives on sustainability and the social and environmental issues that are important to Kiwis and how this has changed over time. Join us on 29 March to launch the 14th edition of Better Futures for 2023. Presented by Jason Cate, Head of Sustainability Kantar, with Sarah Bolger, Chief Client Officer Kantar as MC and a panel of notable industry experts; Mike Burrell, Executive Director Sustainable Business Council, Carol Ward, Chief Grower, Industry & Sustainability Officer, Zespri International, and David Benattar, Chief Sustainability Officer, The Warehouse Group. Register soon, as spaces are limited. | |
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2023 CFO Climate and Sustainability Programme Online | 29 March, 5 April, 19 April, 3 May | 12:00-1:30pm NZST
As New Zealand turns its climate ambition into concrete action, CFOs are continuing to play a critical role in shaping a more sustainable and climate resilient economy for all Aotearoa through the unique position they hold within organisations. We are continuing our important mahi with Deloitte to support capability building across our CFO network by running our sixth CFO Climate & Sustainability Programme, designed to help CFOs, Heads of Finance and Financial Controllers take the lead in managing climate risk and taking action in their influential roles. Learn more here and register below.
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Focusing on what matters (materiality workshop) EMA, Auckland | 22 March 2023 This workshop delivered by thinkstep-anz helps you identify and understand your stakeholder’s needs, understand what materiality is and why it’s important, learn about the sustainable development goals, identify which SDGs apply to you and your organisation, refine your focus based on what you can do to deliver impact, and leave with tangible action steps. | |
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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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