| News, views and upcoming events
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SBC/CLC respond to Climate Change Commission's draft ERP 2 advice | Alongside CLC, we are pleased to have submitted a joint response to the Climate Change Commission's consultation on the second ERP covering 2026-2030. Our joint submission outlines the importance of continued support for effective policies, technologies and transition options that will enable Aotearoa to reach the goals it has set. Thanks to everyone who provided input into this submission. | | | |
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Mike Burrell on why waiting to act around climate will cost you | EECA's recent Newshub article features quotes from SBC Executive Director Mike Burrell explaining why taking climate action now is not only cost effective, but also opens valuable opportunities for businesses to lead and innovate. "If you wait until things are mandatory to take action, then you will be at the tail end of competitiveness."
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Come and work for SBC and CLC! We've got two job opportunities. | We've got two exciting job opportunities available within SBC and CLC! We're looking for a Wellington-based Policy Advisor to help progress climate policies, and our lovely CLC Manager Megan is heading overseas, so we're looking for her replacement (Wellington or Auckland). Please share amongst your networks, and if you think you could be a good fit, we'd love to hear from you!
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Air New Zealand and Government to invest $2m+ in SAF studies | Air New Zealand and the Government have announced a $2 million+ investment in next phase studies to consider the feasibility of producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Aotearoa. "Air New Zealand has a significant role to play in transitioning our economy to a lower carbon future and flying with SAF is a key part of this transition." | | | |
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Review of the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (MfE) | The Government is reviewing the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (NZ ETS) to make sure it’s fit for the job ahead. The review will focus on the benefits, trade-offs and risks of changing the NZ ETS so it can incentivise gross emissions reductions, but continue to support removals. Learn more and have your say here. | | | |
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Anthem wins ESG award, launches first sustainability report | Anthem has been named ESG Consultancy of the Year in the PR Awards Asia 2023 and won a gold award in the Transport category, as well as being a finalist in another category as well. Excitingly, Anthem has also released its first sustainability report, built off the sustainability strategy it's had in place for the past three years. Well done Anthem! | | | |
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Sustainability Reporting Corner | This week's reporting corner is slightly different than usual, as we've had two members share fascinating reports from their global parent brands: | | | |
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CCBC early bird registrations closing 30 June | Early bird registrations for the upcoming Climate Change & Business Conference are closing on 30 June. The conference, taking place on 19-20 September in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, will feature interactive sessions on a broad range of subjects, including adaptation, mitigation, energy, finance, greenwashing, a just transition and more. Learn more and register here. | | | |
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Insights on New Zealand Sustainability Professionals - launch of 2023 findings Online | 27 June, 12.00pm - 1.00pm
Oxygen Consulting, together with the Sustainable Business Council (SBC), Sustainable Business Network (SBN) and Auckland University of Technology (AUT), are launching the results of the fourth year of research into the role of the sustainability professional in New Zealand, including its challenges and opportunities. Join us to hear what this year's insights reveal about the sustainability profession in New Zealand, including around future capability development gaps, diversity, remuneration, education, wellbeing, job satisfaction and more. | |
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EARLY BIRDS CLOSING SOON: Climate Change & Business Conference 2023 Viaduct Events Centre, Tāmaki Makaurau | 19-20 September 2023
Early bird registration for the Climate Change & Business Conference, delivered by the Sustainable Business Council, Environmental Defence Society, and Climate Leaders Coalition, are closing soon on 30 June. 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. Register now to join the kōrero at the Viaduct Events Centre in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland on 19-20 September 2023.
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thinkstep-anz workshop: Climate risk management and reporting with XRB & UDINZ Auckland CBD | 28 June, 2:30-5:00pm NZST
Join thinkstep-anz for a practical workshop to learn why the value of climate risk reporting goes well beyond compliance. They’ll also show you how to use the information available to help you report and how to link your reporting with your wider sustainability programme and business strategy to have the greatest impact. Followed by drinks and nibbles. SBC members get a 50% discount.
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ABAC Public-Private Dialogue on Trade in Environmental Goods and Services Online | 30 June, 6:15-9:00pm NZST
ABAC Singapore is pleased to invite you to participate at the Public-Private Dialogue on Trade in Environmental Goods and Services. The panel will be invited to discuss how both public and private sectors could collaborate and identify possible solutions to address chokepoints and better facilitate trade in environmental goods and services. The dialogue outcomes will provide input to the development of private sector recommendations to APEC Leaders at the end of the year.
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Climate Health and Sustainable Healthcare in Aotearoa Conference 2023 Wellington and online | 5-6 July 2023
The Climate Health and Sustainable Healthcare in Aotearoa Conference 2023 is open to anyone interested in planetary health, how climate health and healthcare impacts on the well-being of New Zealanders, and ensuring the health sector is equitable, and delivers high quality, patient and whanau-centred services within existing planetary boundaries. The conference theme has a focus on mātauranga Māori, challenging our delegates to become more connected and knowledgeable and shift the paradigm towards environmental sustainability and climate resilience. The programme will include a series of presentations interspersed with interactive and panel discussions.
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HR Virtual Summit: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Where to from here? Online | 20 July 2023, 8.45am - 2.00pm
We’ve come a long way in the last few years in respect of diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) being recognised as a valid programme of work and the gains that this focus has enabled, and yet there is a significant amount of work still to be done to make workplaces, access to employment and pay for work equally accessible and equitable across all diverse population groups. Facilitated by Te Radar, join us for practical advice, information and guidance, expert presenters, engagement, and Q&A.
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NEW: 2023 Asia Pacific Cities Summit & Mayors' Forum (APCS) Brisbane | 11-13 October 2023
The APCS is the region’s landmark event for those interested in the business of cities and has been welcoming city leaders, future makers and trailblazers for more than 25 years, creating a forum to share and propel government and business relations and showcase the capabilities of cities to the world. The overall theme of the 2023 Summit will be “Shaping Cities for our Future”. Find out more and register below.
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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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