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Air NZ inks largest SAF deal, selects airports for Mission Next Gen | | | |
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MfE releases a snapshot of New Zealand's GHG Inventory 1990-2022 | MfE has released a greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory, aiming to inform Aotearoa New Zealand’s action on climate change by helping us understand current emissions and past trends, generate policy recommendations on climate change, and develop and monitor emissions reduction targets. Read the full GHG inventory snapshot report here. | | | |
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SBC steps up activation of 'S' in ESG report around supply chain
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We've taken another step forward in activating the recommendations of our Strengthening the ‘S’ in ESG report, focusing now on supply chains as a critical lever for change. Read this update from Manager - Thriving People Robert Perry on the newest of our working groups, and email him if your organisation would like to get involved in this mahi. | | | |
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Welcome to new SBC member AgriZeroNZ | Warm welcome to AgriZeroNZ, a partnership between Government and agribusiness to help farmers reduce emissions while maintaining profitability and productivity, which has just celebrated its first birthday. AgriZeroNZ originally stemmed from an SBC collaboration, and we’re very excited to welcome the organisation in its new form to the SBC whānau! | | | |
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SBC and Beca deliver Nature-Positive Readiness workshop series |
Over the last month, SBC has partnered with Beca to deliver a Nature-Positive workshop series for organisations in the Food & Beverage sector, designed to help members approach this rapidly evolving frontier of sustainability. Read some takeaways from our Sustainability Manager - Climate & Environment Charlotte Kootstra here. | | | |
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Member thoughts on sustainability communications | The Better Futures 2024 Report highlighted that consumers want companies to better communicate their sustainability journey. In this blog from thinkstep-anz, the team looks at how businesses can (and should) tell their sustainability stories, even if it means starting small – and in this blog from Wright Communications, Nikki offers useful tips for avoiding greenwashing. | | | |
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U.N. climate chief says two years to avoid worst of climate change | Governments, business leaders and development banks have two years to take action to avert the far worse climate change impacts that would come with a 2 degree Celsius world, the U.N.'s climate chief said on Wednesday, in a speech that warned global warming is slipping down politicians' agendas. Read the full article from Reuters here. | | | |
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Zespri and partners at XLabs 2023 | Three teams from across the kiwifruit industry, including SBC member Zespri, participated in XLabs: Future of Food program last year to build their capability and together, design low carbon, for on-orchard, post-harvest, and fruit waste. Watch their journey here and join this year’s program to work on a challenge facing your business and unlock solutions for the future of food. | | | |
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Climate Change and Health - A breakfast discussion Tonkin+Taylor, 1 Fanshawe St Auckland | 7 May, 8:15-10:00am NZST
Climate change impacts population health and wellbeing, a fact not only important to the health sector, but to all that are in business, due to the significant impacts on our people, our teams and our clients and customers. Join Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in partnership with Tonkin + Taylor, the Sustainable Business Council and Southern Cross Healthcare, for this important discussion on the connection between climate change and health.
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Introducing sustainability: the what, why and how for business Online | 1 May and 15 May, 10:30am - 2:30pm NZST
Are you wanting to better understand sustainability, its application in businesses and why it’s important? Join BusinessNZ Network for full day introductory sustainability course. Learn about this critical issue for business and all its facets from carbon and climate change to waste and circular economy, social responsibility, communicating and reporting for sustainability and more. Unpack key terms, get tangible and practical insights and explore case studies over two half days with us.
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SBC and BusinessNZ Network: Tackling Scope 3 emissions for suppliers (Pilot first session) Auckland | 2 May, 15 May - 10:30am - 12:30pm NZST
Have you been questioned lately…about your emissions? About what you’re doing in sustainability? About things you might not even understand, or have never heard of? This short, sharp workshop series will help you as a supplier to understand the bigger picture of what the larger organisations you supply are grappling with, and how to meet your increasing obligations around scope 3 emissions. | |
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Climate Change & Business Conference 2024
Viaduct Events Centre, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland | 9-10 September 2024
Early bird registrations are now open for the 16th Climate Change & Business Conference, taking place at the Viaduct Events Centre in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland on 9-10 September. Register below before 30 June to get early bird prices, and keep an eye out for more details on our compelling programme line-up of domestic and international speakers coming soon. | |
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NEW: Sustainable healthcare - Nurturing resilience for a healthier tomorrow The Auditorium, Clinical Education Centre in Auckland City Hospital | 9 April, 9:00am-12:00pm NZST
This event brings together prominent figures in healthcare sustainability alongside leaders from both public and private sectors to enrich the conversation with diverse perspectives. Panellists include representatives from SBC members Te Whatu Ora, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, University of Auckland, and EECA. Please register by close of business 18 April. | |
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NEW: Sustainable finance taxonomy - have your say Online | 22 and 30 April, 12:00-1:00pm NZST
Building on the Sustainable Finance Forum’s 2030 Roadmap recommendations, and further advocacy and engagement by CSF, Centre for Sustainable Finance: Toitū Tahua are pleased to be invited by the Climate Change Minister to submit recommendations on key design considerations for an Aotearoa New Zealand taxonomy. Join us for the upcoming webinars to learn more and provide feedback on recommendations for an Aotearoa New Zealand sustainable finance taxonomy.
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NEW: Getting started with nature-related disclosures (thinkstep-anz) Online | 24 April, 2:00pm NZST
Nature-related issues are now making their way into policies and regulations as businesses see the economic impact of a degrading natural environment. Now is the time to understand how your business can get ready to account for nature in your strategy and reporting. The Taskforce for Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) is one of the frameworks that will guide you. Join thinkstep-anz’s Senior Sustainability Specialist Rosie Dodd and Head of Strategy and Disclosures Martin Fryer to learn how to get started with these disclosures and where they fit in with existing frameworks. | |
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Supporting Sustainability through Lifecycle Approaches Summit 2024 GridAKL John Sysaght Building (101 Pakenham) | 2 May, 1:00-6:00pm NZST
The theme for this year's Summit is Supporting Sustainability with Life Cycle Approaches. Speakers (including representatives from SBC members thinkstep-anz, Zespri, Toitū Envirocare, Silver Fern Farms and Aurecon) will discuss how approaches such as Life Cycle Thinking, Life Cycle Management, and Life Cycle Assessment support and guide their sustainability journey, both at a strategic and operational levels. They will give insights on national and international trends, as well as current examples of what is already happening in New Zealand. | |
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Climate Change Scenario Planning Workshop (Tonkin + Taylor) Tonkin + Taylor (1 Fanshawe Street Auckland) | 9 May, 9:00-1:00pm NZST
Tonkin + Taylor's Climate Advisory team are hosting our first in a series of in-person workshops to help you gain hands-on skills in scenario planning and managing your climate risks. This first workshop focuses on scenario planning, and the learning outcomes are understanding key terminology and concepts, understanding global and national reference scenarios, becoming familiar with scenario planning methods and taking away some practical, hands-on skills. | |
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24-Hour Natural Climate Solutions Summit (WBCSD) Online | 14-15 May, 10:00am-9:59am NZST
Across 24 hours, WBCSD is passing the microphone to experts and practitioners around the world so businesses across all major time zones can learn what Natural Climate Solutions are, how they address the climate and nature crises and contribute to social development, and how to select credits from projects that make a real difference. The NCS Summit is hosted in the NCS Procurement Hub, designed especially for businesses interested in learning more about nature-based carbon credits. Note that the event is free and only open for businesses and investors interested in exploring the use of NCS carbon credits. | |
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NEW: Energy Leaders Series with BEC and Z Energy 3 Queens Wharf, Wellington | 30 May, 4:00-5:30pm NZST
Join BEC's new Energy Leaders Series, 3 engaging and thought-provoking panel sessions with CEOs and key executives from across the energy sector, brought to you by BEC and Z Energy. You will have the opportunity to meet with CEOs and key executives sharing insights, shaping the future, and shifting the paradigm of the New Zealand and global energy market. Don’t miss this chance to network with other peers from across the industry, and to join the conversation on how to create a sustainable, affordable, and secure energy system for New Zealand. | |
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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. | | | |
See guidelines around SBC's expectations of member communications and transparency here. | | | |
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