| News, views and upcoming events
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We're very excited to introduce a new video series called SBC Talks Tools, which features members who offer unique tools or services designed to help other businesses decarbonise. In our first episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Lincoln Watson (CEO of ESP) about their carbon reporting software that's successfully killed off hundreds of spreadsheets for clients. | | | |
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Government announces national public transport ticketing |
The Government has announced the signing of the National Ticketing Solution contract for a new public transport single payment system, designed to make it easier and more attractive for Kiwis to use public transport around the country. The Minister says this new technology will be convenient, easy to use, and offer a consistent customer experience. | | | |
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Mike's updates from Tokyo | The WBCSD 2022 Council Meeting is about halfway through, and Mike says there have already been a number of key learnings he will be bringing back to New Zealand off the back of the conference. Here are some of the brief videos he's sent through so far outlining the most notable insights from each day. | | | |
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KPMG release report on sustainable finance in New Zealand |
Our sustainable finance market is developing but still lacks sufficient scale and maturity, according to a new report from KPMG New Zealand and Toitū Tahua: Centre for Sustainable Finance. "The opportunities are enormous and the change is inevitable, now it’s down to how quickly we can mobilise and align with international shifts.” | | | |
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Take part in the CFO Climate & Sustainability Programme 2022 | The CFO plays a critical role in driving organisational strategy and performance and as a catalyst for transformation. The CFO Climate & Sustainability Programme, run by Deloitte, SBC and Toitū Tahua: Centre for Sustainable Finance, helps CFOs take the lead in managing climate change risk and take action in their influential roles. Learn more here and register here. | | | |
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Sustainability Reporting Corner |
Two more sustainability reports from members have been released over the last week. Read more from Air New Zealand and New Zealand Steel below. | | | |
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SBC and BusinessNZ Network Course: Introducing sustainability – the what, the why and the how for businesses (Christchurch) 57 Kilmore Street, Christchurch 8013 – 16 November (Auckland) EMA Office, 145 Khyber Pass Rd, Grafton – 21 November
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. To express your interest, email Lauren James, Network Sustainability Lead, at ljames@businessnz.org.nz.
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CFO Sustainability and Climate Programme (Deloitte, SBC and Toitū Tahua: Centre for Sustainable Finance) Online | 9-30 November 2022 (4x 1.5 hour lunch sessions)
The CFO plays a critical role in driving organisational strategy and performance and as a catalyst for transformation. This CFO Sustainability & Climate programme is designed to help CFOs understand how they can take the lead in managing climate change risk, empowering them to take action in their influential roles. Held over four weekly lunchtime sessions, this programme is an opportunity to learn and connect with peers. | |
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Circular Design and Thinking in Systems - Beca panel discussion Online | 27 October, 5:15pm-8:00pm NZST
Join Beca at this panel evening event where they will present their Circular Design Framework and lead a thought provoking panel discussion with external guest speakers. Panellists will discuss how this systems thinking approach will change the linear economy we currently operate in by not just asking you to think 'outside the box' but to think outside the 'institutional building' you work in. | |
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SDGSs Summit Webinar Series: Sustaining He Tangata Online | 27 October, 6:00pm-7:30pm NZST
The University of Waikato, Waikato Tainui, the Waikato Wellbeing Project and Te Pūkenga welcome you to join them as they commence the 4th Aotearoa New Zealand Sustainable Development Goals Summit Series for 2022-2023. Join us for the second webinar, 'Sustaining He Tangata', with speakers Professor Tahu Kukutai (Te Ngira Institute for Population Research, University of Waikato); Rana Arif (Youth Innovator, Waikato Wellbeing Project); and Vinod Bal (Co-founder Adhikaar Aotearoa) | |
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Bullying, Harassment and Discrimination in the Workplace Online | 31 October, 2:00pm-3:00pm NZST
Workplace bullying, harassment and discrimination negatively impact work on many levels. It can affect staff morale, lead to stress, impact employee health, lead to costly legal disputes, and greatly affect productivity, profit and business reputation. Join our guests Saunoamaali'i Karanina Sumeo (Human Rights Commissioner), Shaun Robinson (Chief Executive, Mental Health Foundation) and Sarah Selwood (EMA HR/ER Consultant) for an open, honest, and supportive panel discussion. | |
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Auckland Conversations: Radical Collaboration - Accelerating Climate Action Together Ballroom at the Crown Plaza, Auckland | 31 October, 5:00pm-7:00pm NZST
The time for collaborative climate action is now. Major shifts and structural changes are required, including how Auckland grows and develops, how we get around and how we power our homes and businesses. Join us in conversation with leaders and decision makers from across diverse sectors. This is your opportunity to hear more about the implementation of Te-Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri: Auckland's Climate Plan and how cross-sectoral partnerships can accelerate our region's climate action response | |
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Updated GRI 3: 2021 Standard for Material Topics – Session 5 – The Role of B Corp, GRI, SDGs and the Future-Fit Business Benchmark Online | 2 November, 12:25pm-1:00pm NZST
How can frameworks like B Corp, SDGs, Future-Fit Business Benchmark and GRI help identify, action and measure impact? In the final session in the series, we're joined by Julia Jackson of Kiwibank (B Corp) and Juhi Shareef of thl (Future-Fit Business Benchmark) to find out more about how those frameworks have helped identify, action and measure impact. Proxima will throw in some insights on the SDGs and how GRI can add value to reporting impact, regardless of which framework you choose. | |
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(Un)breaking the Electricity Market Chapman Tripp, Auckland | 3 November, 8:00am-9:30am NZST
Join the BusinessNZ Energy Council (BEC) in Auckland for a panel discussion on how to future proof our electricity market. Among other topics, we will debate whether higher than usual wholesale prices indicate the market is not fit for purpose in some way, learnings (if any) from overseas markets, core fundamentals of economics, including if marginal prices send signals for investment, possible interventions and Government’s role in this, and more. | |
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Go Global 2022 Conference Cordis Hotel, Auckland | 9 November, 9:00am-5:30pm NZST
Exporters have been challenged to look at global trade differently, and big questions still remain about what the ‘new normal’ will look like. Go Global is your opportunity to hear from industry leaders, get global market insights and getting connected with some of the best in the game. Hear from Keynote speaker Brianne West, New Zealand entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of Ethique, the world’s most sustainable lifestyle and beauty brand. | |
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Sustainability for 'finance hat wearers' EMA/Deloitte, Auckland | 9 November - 7 December 2022
It is critical to equip ‘finance hat wearers’ with the knowledge and confidence to drive sustainability action forward in their organizations. As a subgroup of Deloitte and the Sustainable Business Council’s CFO Climate & Sustainability Programme, Business New Zealand and Deloitte Private are piloting the Sustainability for ‘finance hat wearers’ course for Auckland-based SMEs this November, a 4-part course of 1.5 hour lunchtime sessions. To register your interest, please email ljames@businessnz.org.nz
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(NZ Business Excellence Foundation with University of Auckland) Quest for Excellence: New standards for a new world Please note: this event has been postponed until 2023. We will provide further updates once a new date has been confirmed. | |
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