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Suncorp on track to meet accelerated net-zero ambitions | Suncorp Group NZ has brought forward its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions net-zero target by 20 years to 2030 (previously 2050) as it decarbonises its operations. Suncorp is on track to meet the insurance group’s new ambitions, having achieved both its prior FY22 and FY30 targets (22% and 51% reduction respectively) well ahead of schedule.
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| The Business of Nature: Why Papatūānuku needs to be our CEO | Aotearoa New Zealand is home to some of the most unique ecosystems in the world, but biodiversity collapse is imminent. The role of business in relation to nature is highly topical and fast-moving, including amongst our membership. Check out this blog, which introduces some of the key concepts within the nature space that SBC plans to explore more in the future.
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Fonterra trials world first sustainable electricity storage | Fonterra is partnering with PolyJoule on the application of a battery made from electrically conductive polymers, an organic based compound with the ability to act like metal. "The PolyJoule battery has a remarkable discharge rate, which may ultimately link with ultra-fast charging our fleet, including Milk-E our electric milk tanker." | | | |
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| Reduce your data storage impact | Did you know the Cloud now has a greater carbon footprint than the airline industry, and that over 70% of all data stored by businesses never gets used? With the ever-growing demand for data storage, proactively managing and reducing data storage should be a high priority across all business sectors. Here are some tips from Data Insight around reducing the environmental impact of data storage. | | | |
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Apply for an Auckland Climate Grant | Auckland Council’s first ever dedicated climate-focused grants programme opens next week, with $400,000 up for grabs for community-based climate projects. “We’re proud to work hand in hand with local communities who want to improve our resilience, protect our infrastructure, and help keep us safe, so any measures we can offer to support them, is important.”
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| Sustainability Reporting Corner | More SBC members have released their sustainability and TCFD reports recently. Click below to read more. | | | |
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2022 CFO Sustainability Snapshot Survey launch Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch | 19 October, 8:00-9:30am NZST
Join us for a breakfast networking event in your choice of Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch on 19 October from 8:00-9:30am to discover the results of the 2022 CFO Sustainability Snapshot survey and engage in an interactive CFO panel discussion. The event is open to anyone interested, with a particular focus on CFOs, sustainability leads, finance team members, board directors and executives. Please use the link below to register no later than Wednesday 12 October.
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NEW: The Business of Nature: Why Papatūānuku needs to be our CEO Online | Wednesday 26 October, 2:30pm NZST
The role of business in relation to nature is highly topical and fast-moving in New Zealand and around the world. In this webinar, Lyttleton Port and Nature Positive will share their experience in embedding nature within business. The conversation will focus on building a shared understanding of the interconnectedness of nature and business, the unique proposition Aotearoa holds for how business engage with nature through mātauranga Māori, and how businesses can harness opportunities and understand their risks around nature. This event is open to non-members. | |
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Vector Webinar: Driving organisational decarbonisation
Online | 4 October, 1:00pm-2:00pm NZST Organisational decarbonisation is a critical lever to reach net-zero carbon, and it cannot be done by a small sustainability team running a sustainability strategy. It must become a core driver of the organisation, as it positions itself to harness the opportunities of a zero-carbon society. In this talk, Dr. Prageeth Jayathissa, Group Manager Sustainability at Vector Limited, speaks on his experience managing the decarbonisation of nine businesses within the Vector Group.
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Webinar: Get involved in Kai Commitment
Online | 5 October, 12:00pm-1:00pm NZST Kai Commitment is an exciting initiative for food businesses that’s supported by MfE and Countdown, Goodman Fielder, Silver Fern Farms and Fonterra. This November, your organisation can help reduce food waste, reduce associated emissions and contribute to a more sustainable food system. Get involved by registering for the kick-off webinar on 5 October below.
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NEW: Proxima Lunch ‘n’ Learn series – The updated GRI 3: 2021 Standard for Material Topics – Session 3 – Carbon and Climate
Online | 6 October, 12:25pm-1:00pm NZST
The Proxima team has guided a number of companies through the updated GRI approach this year and is sharing insights, tips and tricks in a series of bite-sized Lunch ‘n’ Learn sessions. Session #3 is all about carbon and climate reporting, offering practical considerations for identifying and splitting out different elements of greenhouse gas emissions profile and looking at opportunities arising from identifying negative, positive, actual and potential climate impacts. | |
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NEW: Will business ever be truly sustainable? Online | 11 October, 5:45pm-6:30pm NZST In her Professorial Lecture, ‘Will business ever be truly sustainable?’, Professor Eva Collins from the University of Waikato’s Management School will discuss how businesses have engaged with sustainability -- sometimes effectively, and sometimes with negative results. In her talk, Professor Collins will highlight key sustainability trends she expects to see in the business world over the next decade.
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COP27 Stakeholder Briefing - Aotearoa New Zealand's International Climate Change priorities Online | 13 October, 12:30pm NZST The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade invites individuals and representatives of organisations with an interest in Aotearoa New Zealand’s international climate change response to a stakeholder briefing session with our Climate Change Ambassador; Kay Harrison, and negotiating team. The aim is to share our objectives and priorities for COP27. There will be an opportunity to ask questions and to let us know what you think is important for Aotearoa New Zealand to represent at COP this year.
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