| News, views and upcoming events
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Closing off COP27 COP27 came to a close at the end of last week, with a historic 'loss and damage' fund agreement having been reached in the negotiation process – New Zealand has already committed to giving $20m to developing countries that have been disproportionally affected by climate change. Among the topics that didn't get resolved was the phasing out of fossil fuels, so let's hope that's back on the docket for COP28.
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SBC members win big at the Sustainable Business Awards |
Huge shout out to the following SBC members who won first place at SBN's Sustainable Business Awards last night. Your mahi doesn't go unrecognised! - Ecotricity (Communicating Impact)
- All Heart NZ (Going Circular)
- Ports of Auckland (Outstanding Collaboration)
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Mitre 10 stores get EV chargers |
The first of a number of free and fast electric vehicle chargers has been installed at the Ponsonby Mitre 10 store, with more on the way. "Bringing EV charging stations to all Mitre 10 stores is another way we’re working to help our customers live more sustainably, especially given driving distances to stores in regional New Zealand are often greater than in metro areas." | | | |
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How can CFOs understand the ROI of sustainability measures? | | | |
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SBC Advisory Board member Chris Aughton on waste in New Zealand |
Chris Aughton, CEO of EnviroNZ and SBC Advisory Board member, believes we need to stop wasting our recycling potential, and that we have a need for better recycling infrastructure. Read this opinion piece Chris wrote for the Herald, or have a listen to his interview with Rachel Smalley on First Light a couple days ago. | | | |
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Haere mai Southern Cross Health Insurance! | A warm welcome to new SBC member Southern Cross Health Insurance, New Zealand’s largest health insurer with 62% of the market and over 920,000 members. Southern Cross are a social enterprise at heart, and they strive to actively promote health and wellness, equality, and diversity and inclusion. | | | |
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Sustainability Reporting Corner
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We've had a couple more sustainability and integrated reports from SBC members come through over the last week. Click below to have a read. | | | |
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Climate responsible trade & investment for sustainable development Online | 24 November, 6:00-7:15pm NZST
Like a virus, climate change does not stop at the national border, and globalisation is a main channel of transmission. The United Nations Association of New Zealand-Wellington Branch brings a conversation on interrelationships and linkages in trade and investment and climate change and sustainability in the context of a wider consideration of sustainable development, at the time when the COP27 seeks renewed solidarity to deliver Paris Agreement in the present global complexity with many international crises and the COVID 19 pandemic aftermath.
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NEW: Partners in turbulent times: An address by the EU Ambassador Online & in-person at Victoria University Wellington | 28 November, 6:00pm NZST
Her Excellency Nina Obermaier, Ambassador of the European Union to New Zealand, will provide an appraisal of global crises and their implications for relations between Aotearoa New Zealand and the EU. This event is organised by the National Office of the New Zealand Institute of International Affairs in collaboration with the Delegation of the European Union to New Zealand. The address will be MC'd by Mike Burrell, Executive Director of the Sustainable Business Council, and followed by questions and answers and a drinks reception. | |
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NEW: COP27 Q&A debrief with Newsroom’s journalist Rod Oram and Dr. Belinda Mathers on their first-hand experiences at the climate summit Online | 1 December, 10:00am NZST
Freshly back in New Zealand after two weeks at the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, hear first-hand from journalist Rod Oram and Belinda Mathers, Toitū Envirocare’s technical expert. In this webinar, Rod and Belinda will unpack their on-the-ground experience at COP27, what impacts the outcomes have on New Zealand businesses, and reflections of the part our country has on the global stage. | |
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Circular economy & construction with thinkstep-anz and the Sustainable Business Network Online | 1 December, 3:00-3:30pm NZST
This webinar will explore thinkstep-anz's latest whitepaper on the circular economy in the construction industry, covering the potential of circular economy to lower costs, reduce waste and regenerate natural systems, finding the sweet spot of carbon reduction and circular economy, on the ground examples of designing waste out of construction projects and how circular economy relates to reducing carbon emissions. James Griffin, the GM Circular Economy, Sustainable Business Network joins thinkstep-anz CEO Barbara Nebel for the presentation. | |
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NEW: Technology as a Catalyst and Accelerator to Meet Aotearoa’s Sustainability Goals
Movenpick Hotel, Auckland | 7 December, 12:00-2:00pm NZST The time for action was yesterday and technology can be the accelerator we need to help us meet rigid sustainability goals. Join the Trans - Tasman Business Circle, together with Accenture, for a keynote speech featuring Dr Rod Carr, Chairperson of the Climate Change Commission, as he shares his reflections on COP27, its local impact, and what NZ businesses must do to expedite cutting emissions or face being left behind in the global market place.
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NZTE and Allbirds: Collaboration and sustainability Online | 8 December, 9:30-10:30am NZST
Join this webinar in which NZTE outlines its collaboration with Kiwi company Allbirds, one of the world’s most innovative sustainable brands. You’ll get insights into how Allbirds has collaborated and innovated across their supply chain, including their partnership with Adidas, open sourcing their carbon labelling, and more. You also hear what Allbirds has learnt on their sustainability journey, and their advice for growing companies in New Zealand.
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