| News, views and upcoming events
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We are pleased to be able to share with you our Annual Plan for 2023-24, which outlines our work programme and focus areas for the upcoming financial year. Watch Executive Director Mike Burrell's video update, in which he gives a bit more detail about what you can expect to see from SBC's work programme over the coming year, or read the full details in the Annual Plan here. | |
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OfficeMax is reducing and electrifying its vehicle fleet | In an aim to cut its fleet emissions in half, OfficeMax New Zealand is phasing out its fleet of 105 conventional vehicles by the end of 2023, which will be replaced with a combination of EVs and hybrids. The move will help to cut scope 1 and 2 emissions by 25% by 2025, with the lower carbon emitting cars reducing emissions by about 185 tonnes annually. | | | |
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SBC Talks Tools with EVA Marketplace | In the latest edition of SBC Talks Tools, we catch up with Paul Coster, Founder of EVA Marketplace, Aotearoa New Zealand's only renewables marketplace that connects buyers and sellers of 100% green electricity through PPA agreements. Check out the video here, or learn more about EVA Marketplace's offering on its website.
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2023 Insights on New Zealand Sustainability Professionals released | The 2023 edition of the Insights on New Zealand Sustainability Professionals, produced by Oxygen in partnership with SBC, SBN and AUT, has found most sustainability professionals are reasonably confident in their current ability to do their role, but only half believe their current capability development is enough for their future role requirements. Read the media release or download the report. | | | |
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New single use plastic rules to come into effect this Saturday 1 July | As of this Saturday 1 July, many single use plastics, including produce bags, straws, cutlery and tableware, are being banned in an effort to reduce Aotearoa New Zealand's reliance on single use plastic, as well as reduce the amount of plastic waste that ends up in our environment. Learn more about MfE's new rules coming into effect here. | | | |
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SBC's new Materiality Toolkit | Part of SBC’s role is supporting our members as they embed sustainability within their businesses. In partnership with members who are further along on their sustainability journey, we've put together some practical 'sustainability fundamentals', including this materiality toolkit, designed to support members who are earlier on in their journey. Check out the materiality toolkit here. | | | |
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Sustainability Reporting Corner | All Heart NZ has released its Annual Impact Report outlining the collective impact of its corporate partners and community initiatives. Read All Heart NZ's report here. | | | |
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Sustainability Research Corner | SBC is often approached by grad students and researchers about tapping into our membership's wealth of sustainability knowledge. This Research Corner will highlight opportunities to participate in research that will benefit New Zealand's future sustainability professionals and profession. | | | |
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Sustainable Business Council (Wellington) | |
Climate Leaders Coalition (Auckland, Wellington) | |
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External Reporting Board (Wellington) | |
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EARLY BIRDS CLOSING TOMORROW: 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 tomorrow 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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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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NEW: thinkstep-anz: Evolving your sustainability strategy - with Waste Management
Online | 12 July, 2:00-2:30pm NZST Sustainability issues can change over time – is your business strategy evolving with it? Areas like the circular economy, Scope 3 carbon emissions or social sustainability might become more important to your stakeholders. To stay competitive, it’s essential your strategy is up to date. Adam Weller, Sustainability Manager at Waste Management, joins this thinkstep-anz webinar to explain the company’s updated sustainability strategy and how it responds to changes in stakeholders’ expectations.
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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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