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Provide feedback on SBC/CLC's draft CCC submission |
SBC, CLC and members have co-created a draft submission to the Climate Change Commission for their Pathways consultation. Don't forget to send through comments and suggested changes by EOD Friday 26 April. The document has been sent out to the appropriate member contacts via email/ Get in touch if you didn't receive this email but believe you should have. | | | |
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Sustainability during a recession | Influencing a wide variety of stakeholders can be especially challenging during a recession when short term economic issues, rather than sustainable outcomes, are understandably what’s front of mind. SBC is establishing a community of practice for members to share best practice on integrating sustainability across your business, even during tight times. Learn more and get involved. | | | |
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SBC Hot Seat with Robert Perry (Manager - Thriving People)
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In the hot seat this week is Robert Perry, our Manager - Thriving People and the longest standing team member at SBC, having joined in 2017. In that time he's had an immense impact on SBC's social sustainability space. Hear in this video about his current work programme, with a focus on activating the recommendations from our 'Strengthening the 'S' in ESG' report. | | | |
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ASB gifts new EV ambulance to Hato Hone St John | ASB Bank has gifted an EV ambulance, the first of its kind in Australasia, to Hato Hone St John. The ambulance will be trialled over the next year to test its range and capabilities to see whether it’s a viable and sustainable option for Hato Hone St John to reduce its emissions. Read more about how the ambulance will be used here. | | | |
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EECA releases consumer research on household electrification |
Aotearoa New Zealand is at a point where household electrification presents an opportunity to reduce energy use, emissions and costs for both households and our energy system. In its 'Electrifying Aotearoa: The consumer perspective' report, EECA set out to understand where New Zealand homeowners are at, and what current motivators and barriers are. | | | |
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Eco Choice Aotearoa seeks input on sustainable/ethical procurement | Calling all procurers! MfE's ecolabel Eco Choice Aotearoa is conducting a brief anonymous survey to better understand sustainable and ethical procurement trends and opportunities in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Did you know reporting on sustainable procurement is one of SBC's member commitments within 3 years of membership? Learn more here. | | | |
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New infographic visualising Recloaking Papatūānuku | Climate science communicator John Lang, a keynote speaker from CCBC 2023 renowned for his impactful infographics and work with IPCC, has partnered with Pure Advantage to deliver a new Recloaking Papatūānuku infographic which highlights the What, Why, How, When, Where and Who of the important initiative. Check out the full infographic here. | | | |
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Climate Change Commissions Pathways consultation (SBC/CLC only) Level 6, 155 Fanshawe St Auckland | 29 April, 9:30am-12:00pm 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 your views and inputs in order to create a joint submission in response to the Commission. Using the collective voice of our 130 businesses, we want to ensure the Government, and Aotearoa New Zealand, is on track to secure a sustainable, low emissions and climate resilient economy. This consultation is open to SBC and CLC members only.
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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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Sustainable finance taxonomy - have your say Online | 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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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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NEW: Proxima Lunch n Learn - Streamlining materiality Online | 3 May, 12:00pm NZST
Proxima is back with another Lunch 'N' Learn session, this time with a focus on streamlining materiality. This short, sharp and interactive session will delve into the concept of materiality and sector standards within the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI). Discover how GRI aligns with the global reporting landscape, explore the concept of double materiality, and learn about the objectives behind sector standards. Hear from Rosie Cotter at Fonterra about how they have applied the Sector Standard GRI13: Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fishing to review Fonterra's materiality process. | |
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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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NEW: Proxima Certified GRI training Grant Thornton House, 152 Fanshawe St Auckland | 13-14 May, 9:30am-4:30pm NZST
Proxima will be running another Certified GRI Standards training course in Auckland. The course takes a holistic and practical approach, weaving together the GRI Standards with concepts of value creation, strategy, reporting and practical application into an engaging and interactive training style. Participants receive a GRI certification on completion. Given the increasing number of businesses opting for the GRI Standard to communicate their non-financial effects, this course presents a valuable chance to build in-house expertise. | |
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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: Jobs for Nature Venture - Ākina Support Info Session Online | 17 May, 10:30:am-12:00pm NZST
With the Jobs for Nature funding closing in 2024, many other Jobs for Nature ventures may benefit from similar services - helping them to continue driving positive outcomes for Te Taiao (natural world) without the ongoing reliance on grant funding. Join the Ākina team for an open webinar, where we walk through the process of developing an Impact Model for your organisation. This event is for Ventures that are a part of the Jobs for Nature Programme, and is free to attend. | |
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NEW: All Heart NZ Sustainable Lunch Ports of Auckland (1 Sunderland Street) | 17 May, 11:00am-1:00pm NZST
All Heart NZ's Sustainable Lunch Series aim to educate, connect and empower key decision makers to further their organisation's sustainability efforts. During each event we hear about different organisation's strategy and the good work being done. We invite you to join us to learn, network and share your own experiences with like-minded people. Come and meet with our guest speakers, Alice Kuepper, Head of Sustainable Business and Corporate Social Responsibility for Winning Group and Troy Tindill, Country Manager for Winning Group Aotearoa & Andoo. | |
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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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