| News, views and upcoming events
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Video update from Mike Burrell | In his most recent video update, SBC Executive Director Mike Burrell discusses our joint SBC/CLC pre-election policy priorities paper (which will be released next Wednesday 26 April), outlines what he's hoping to achieve during his upcoming trip to the WBCSD Liaison Delegate meeting, and touches on the progress made thus far on building out this year's Climate Change and Business Conference. Watch the update here. | | | |
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SBC Talks Tools with Unravel Carbon | In our most recent edition of SBC Talks Tools, we spoke with Marc Allen, Co-Founder of Singapore-based member Unravel Carbon, about how their enterprise software can do with carbon data in 15 minutes what it would take nine months to do manually, leaving more time for carbon reduction activities. Watch the episode here or learn more about Unravel Carbon's platform here.
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NZ Post's electric light truck trial a success, emissions cut | A light electric truck has come out with top marks after NZ Post trialled it for six months, making significant savings on fuel costs and dramatically cutting carbon emissions. “Learnings will help enable NZ Post to rollout low carbon technology in the transport network,” says Group Sustainability Manager Dawn Baggaley. Read more about the trial here. | | | |
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Welcome back Jay Crangle! | | We’re pleased to share that Jay Crangle, SBC’s Manager – Leadership in Sustainability, has returned from parental leave and will be taking up a part-time role of 10 hours per week. We'll be recruiting for a Leadership Manager over the next few months, and in the meantime, Jay will coordinate the SBC leadership portfolio. She will then stay on with us to support specific SBC projects. Welcome back Jay! | | | |
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MFAT consultation around approach to climate change negotiations | The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) is consulting on Aotearoa New Zealand’s approach to international climate change negotiations. Feedback will inform advice to the Government to guide New Zealand’s participation in the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of the Parties (COP) and other international climate fora. Have your say here. | | | |
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Welcome new SBC member AA Insurance | SBC welcomes new member AA Insurance, the country’s third largest general insurer. AA Insurance is committed to the long-term sustainability of the insurance industry, and as such, has set a 2030 science-aligned carbon emissions target and is committed to reducing currently reported emissions across all areas by 42% by 2030. Welcome AA Insurance! | | | |
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EVA Marketplace trials corporate PPA sleeving at Marlborough winery | In a first for New Zealand's electricity market, SBC member EVA Marketplace, a company that brokers power purchase agreements (PPAs) between buyers and sellers of 100% renewable energy, has arranged a trial between a Blenheim Winery and a rooftop solar array owned by Energy Marlborough. Read more about the trial here. | | | |
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Introducing sustainability: the what, the why and the how for businesses
Online | 1 May, 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. | |
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Climate Change & Business Conference 2023 Viaduct Events Centre, Tāmaki Makaurau | 19-20 September 2023
The Sustainable Business Council, Environmental Defence Society, and Climate Leaders Coalition are proud to again partner to deliver the 15th Climate Change & Business Conference at the Viaduct Events Centre in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland on 19-20 September 2023. The conference will provide a timely opportunity for business, government and civil society to tackle the tough questions the country is facing, and to share innovative thinking and new ideas about how we can collectively accelerate emissions reductions while building our resilience to the impacts of a warming world. Early bird prices available until 30 June 2023.
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BEC Lunchtime Seminar - Renewable Electricity on the Horizon Online | 27 April, 12:00pm NZST
Join us for a BEC Lunchtime Seminar to hear Stew Hamilton, General Manager Generation at Mercury talk about New Zealand's Renewable Generation Outlook. He will provide insights into the generation needed to decarbonise New Zealand, how Mercury is going to deliver more renewable generation, reflections on the key challenges to navigate as the sector responds to demand growth through decarbonisation, and the innovations Mercury sees coming in the generation space.
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BusinessNZ Network Webinar: Where's the climate at? Online | 5 May, 1:00pm NZST
The BusinessNZ Network invites you to check in with the climate, to understand the evolving role of business in managing climate change. Reducing our carbon footprint is only part the challenge. This years’ devastating weather events across the country have served as a reminder that our climate has changed, and our behaviours must adapt to suit the environment we operate in. Join climate action leaders for a panel discussion covering the pressing challenges, solutions and opportunities for business. Panelists include: Deloitte – speaking about their recently launched report ‘The Turning Point’, Karen Lavin from The Climate Change Commission, and Brian Johnston from Cogo talking about innovation and technology. Followed by Q&A session.
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Reframing the costs of climate change rolling symposium Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington | 19 May 2023
Work is underway across Aotearoa to quantify the costs of climate change, including the costs of adaptation or of failure to adapt. But how do we understand “cost” and will our economic paradigm really lead to effective climate adaptation? If we can’t or don’t quantify/consider some costs of climate change (and benefits of adaptation!), how can we ensure these are factored in our adaptation decisions? Register for this rolling symposium of podcasts (culminating with an all day event) to get involved.
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NEW: Meet the Buyer - Opportunities in Government Procurement (seminar) Auckland (10 May), Wellington (11 May) | 2:00-5:00pm NZST
Government spends over $40 billion dollars a year, and local government many more billions on top of that. How can we use this spend to ensure Kiwi businesses are getting a fair slice of the action? Join us at this BusinessNZ network seminar to hear how Government agencies want to work more with businesses to ensure a rapid economic recovery. At this seminar you'll hear from various Government agencies that cover everything from property management to ICT services to rehabilitation services, medical devices and consumables. Come along and hear what they're looking for from the supplier community, and how your business can get engaged.
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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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