| News, views and upcoming events
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In his latest vlog, Mike Burrell reflects on the upcoming ACM and packed schedule of SBC events, including the Climate Change and Business Conference. He gives an update on SBC’s work in the adaptation and mitigation space and discusses his role as a judge in the New Zealand International Business Awards. Watch the full update here.
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Auckland’s pathway to transport emissions reduction released | Auckland Council and Auckland Transport have released their Transport Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP), developed in response to te Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri Auckland’s Climate Plan. The plan sets out what will need to happen to reduce Auckland's transport emissions by 64% by 2030. Read the summary here. | | | |
IAG calls for better flood safety | IAG is calling for three practical, collaborative steps to be taken to reduce the flood risk faced by some of NZ’s most exposed communities, and the insurer is prepared to play its part in each of these areas. Read IAG’s proposed three-step plan here, or hear CEO Amanda Whiting's insights in this RNZ interview. | | | |
Tackling the issue of e-waste | PwC New Zealand and Bell Gully have committed to help tackle NZ’s e-waste issue by partnering with Quadrent and BNZ. The partnership is set to reduce e-waste entering landfill while providing repurposed digital technology to communities around New Zealand. Read more about the Quadrent Green Lease in this SBC Case Study. | | | |
Contact investing in renewables | Contact Energy is accelerating its investment in renewables with a new 51.4MW power station near Taupō, expected to be operating by Q4 2024. They’ve also made good progress on the 168MW Tauhara geothermal power station development, which will supply around 3.5 percent of NZ's total electricity demand by December 2024. | | | |
Welcome to our new SBC member UPPAREL NZ, the sister company of Australia’s only direct-to-consumer and commercial textile recovery and recycler. A certified B Corp, UPPAREL is pioneering innovative textile recovery and recycling solutions and leading the way in turning textile waste into sustainable products. Check out their website to learn more about their philosophy on circular fashion. | | | |
After 5 years as CEO of WWF NZ, Livia Esterhazy is embarking on a new challenge in launching her own business, The Thrive Collective. With challenges such as Climate Change and Biodiversity Loss, she says businesses need to thrive in a different way than before, and she hopes to support them to rethink their approach and succeed in today's world! | | | |
HRNZ launches sustainability award | | | |
Textile Product Stewardship Survey | If your organisation makes, supplies, or uses textiles/clothing, Usedfully would like to understand the challenges you face, your thoughts on product stewardship and how you think an Industry Product Stewardship scheme should be administered. Your input will help provide an industry perspective and assist with policy development. Complete the survey here by 22 August. | | | |
Sustainability Reporting Corner | Several SBC members have released their Sustainability Reports and Snapshots for the last financial year. Click below to give them a read. | | | |
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We are monitoring Covid-19 developments closely and will advise of any changes to upcoming events. | |
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Climate Change and Business Conference Aotea Centre, Auckland | 19 - 20 September 2022 The conference, delivered by SBC, CLC and EDS, will focus on the concrete action business is taking to accelerate the pathway to net zero by 2050.
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NEW: Climate Risk Governance Lab Series | Strategic Integration of Climate Risk Management & Incentivised Performance and how it aligns to CRD requirements Online | Thursday 25 August, 9 - 11am Join this webinar to learn about the strategic potential of transition and adaptation planning, and best-practice for embedding climate risk mitigation and adaptation into business processes. Featuring insights from leading Directors Alison Barrass and Te Pūoho Katene, Rikki Stancich (Director of Climate & Sustainability at Deloitte) and Kate Wilson-Butler (Head of Climate Action at SBC). Register via governance@sustainablefinance.nz and see the full programme here.
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NEW: The Future of Electric Transport: Unlocking the Transition Online | Friday 9 September, 9am On World EV Day, Drive Electric and ABB are collaborating on a panel discussion with insights from several New Zealand businesses at the forefront of the EV movement. Kirsten Corson (of Zilch and Drive Electric) will lead a panel of industry experts from ABB, Z Energy, Singer Electric and Audi to discuss the many issues surrounding the future of e-mobility in New Zealand. | |
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Fair Enough? with Anthem and Talbot Mills Research The Commons, 1 Albert St Auckland | Monday 22 August, 5 - 7pm Join Anthem and Talbot Mills Research as they kick off their new event series, Fair Enough? This event will be an in-person discussion on the topic “Is it fair for houses to be built, bought or sold in areas that are known to be adversely affected by climate change?” David Talbot will take you through the research insights, followed by a panel discussion RSVP by 22 August to events@anthem.co.nz. | |
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Waikato Management School Academic Seminar Series - The COVID-19 pandemic and firm-financing: Does environmental performance really matter? Online | Thursday 25 August, 12pm
Using data from 11,187 unlisted firms in 16 economies, Waikato Management School Senior Finance Lecturers Dr Wellalage and Dr Kumar will examine the relationship between environmental performance and firm debt and equity financing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Register here. | |
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NZTE Webinar: Empowering employees on your sustainability journey Online | Friday 26 August, 10am Explore how to empower your employees in growing a sustainable business with this NZTE webinar. Speakers Corrie Conrad of Box.org (former VP of Sustainability at Sephora) and Frejya Spaven of New Zealand exporter Bluelab will discuss governance, strategy and how to engage your people in your sustainability journey. | |
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