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The SBC team is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of the esteemed business and climate journalist Rod Oram, who was a fierce advocate of the environment, playing a critical role in pushing for NZ businesses to rise to the challenges of climate change. Read these lovely tributes to Rod from friends, colleagues and business leaders, including CLC Steering Group Convenor Jolie Hodson and BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope. | | | |
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Climate Change Commission Pathways consultation |
As part of SBC and CLC’s ongoing work to support members to advocate for ambitious climate action, we will be running an engagement process to gather views and inputs in order to create a joint submission in response to the Climate Change Commission's upcoming consultations. Learn more and register your interest here (open to members/signatories only). | | | |
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Become a CCBC 2024 sponsor | SBC, EDS and CLC are seeking sponsors for the Climate Change & Business Conference 2024. This year's theme (Leading Climate Action) reflects the critical role of both business and government in securing our ambitions for the future, and sponsoring the event ensures your organisation is part of this important conversation. To find out about what opportunities are available, visit the website or email us. | | | |
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Woolworths, Silver Fern Farms, Oji announce soft plastic recyling study |
SBC members Woolworths, Silver Fern Farms, and Oji Fibre Solutions, with support from the Ministry for the Environment’s Plastics Innovation Fund, are among partners in a new joint feasibility study to determine the technical, environmental, and economic benefits of a local advanced soft plastics recycling industry. Learn more about the initiative here. | | | |
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Last chance to have your say on Auckland's long-term (10-year) plan | Auckland Council's Long-term Plan (LTP) 2024-2034 Consultation Document seeks your input on how the Council should work to improve the daily lives of Aucklanders, including with regards to sustainable development and climate change resilience, and importantly, how this work should be paid for. Learn more about the plan and have your say here.
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Air New Zealand seeks innovators in global search for SAF | In a world first for airlines, Air New Zealand has launched a global open invitation to innovators and start-ups in the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) sector to become a supply partner to the airline. "Air New Zealand plays an essential role in connecting New Zealand's people, tourism, and trade to the world, but we must find a way to do this more sustainably and as quickly as we can."
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Powerco investigating biogas as a renewable natural gas source | SBC member Powerco is investigating a way of creating a renewable gas alternative for its network by using biogas from a wastewater treatment plant and a landfill. "We need to do a much better job at managing our waste and reduce the environmental impact. That creates opportunity for energy consumers." | | | |
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New recruitment platform for values-aligned hiring |
Futureful, launching next week, enables purpose-driven businesses to make values-based hires. Today's talent care about more than 'just a job', and sustainably minded organisations (like SBC members) have more to offer talent than that! Learn more about Futureful here and be among the 'first believers' (including other SBC members) when it launches. | | | |
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Transport Rebuild East Coast (Waka Kotahi and KiwiRail) (Gisborne) | |
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Registrations for the Sustainability Leadership Programme close tomorrow
Want to learn how to influence others in your organisation and beyond? Want to accelerate complex sustainability projects? The Sustainability Leadership Programme will give you the confidence, courage, connections and capabilities you need to make a significant difference. Registrations for the 2024 programme close 22 March, and SBC members get an extra discount! Check out the course page to learn more and register.
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Introducing sustainability: the what, why and how for business EMA, Auckland | 27 March, 9:00am - 5:00pm 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 and explore case studies over a day with us.
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Update on green hydrogen in Aotearoa (Hiringa and SBC) Online | 4 April, 12:00pm NZST
Hiringa Energy's vision is to create a zero-emission energy future for New Zealand. They believe hydrogen is a key to creating this future. At this online lunch and learn session you will hear from Ryan McDonald from Hiringa Energy who will cover how green hydrogen is produced, where the refuelling stations are located, who is able to access the network, station capacity/throughput, hydrogen vehicles and equipment.
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NEW: thinkstep-anz and Toyota: Getting the most from your climate disclosures (from someone who’s been there) Online | 10 April, 3:00pm NZST
Toyota New Zealand produced its first climate disclosures in 2023 – from technical data to designed report. The team learned a lot and it’s standing them in good stead for their reporting this year. Toyota New Zealand’s Sustainability Manager Natasha Morris joins our Head of Strategy and Disclosures Martin Fryer to explain what they learned and how they are approaching their climate disclosures in 2024. | |
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NEW: The Impact of Offshore Wind Energy in New Zealand (BEC) PwC, 10 Waterloo Quay, Pipitea Wellington | 11 April, 3:00-5:00pm NZST
Join the BusinessNZ Energy Council and PwC as they take a closer look into the impact of offshore wind energy in New Zealand. PwC assessed the economic, social and environmental impact of a national offshore wind energy industry for New Zealand and have recently released the impact study report. Key findings from the study will be presented by Aaron Webb of PwC followed by a panel to discuss these results. Panelists include representatives from SBC members NZ Steel (TBC) and Transpower. | |
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NEW: Two Lakes Dialogue: Global cooperation to transform energy, industry and supply chains Wuhan, China | 3-5 July 2024
There is unprecedented momentum in clean technology advancements in China as the country charts the course towards its dual carbon objectives: peaking emissions by 2030 and attaining net-zero status by 2060. Meet the visionaries driving enterprise-led innovations in green and low-carbon transformation, connect with businesses in the midst of transformation at the center of global supply chains, and tap into sustainable finance solutions as the WBCSD’s Roadshow makes its way across China. | |
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