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Early bird sales open for Climate Change & Business Conference | Early bird registrations have opened for the 15th Climate Change & Business Conference, taking place on 19-20 September at the Viaduct Events Centre in Tāmaki Makaurau. Register now to join the kōrero between business, government and communities about how we can collectively transform Aotearoa New Zealand into a climate-resilient country. | | | |
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Better Futures 2023 Report launches | Kantar and SBC have launched the 2023 Better Futures Report, revealing concern around climate remains stable, but commitment to living sustainably has dropped since 2022 – likely due in part to the cost of living crisis, which once again came out as the #1 concern for Kiwis. Read the media release for a synopsis, check out the full report, or read Wright Communications' blog on the results.
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Nature conversation becoming more critical, especially for Directors | The SBC team met with Peter Beare, WBCSD's Manager of Nature-based Solutions, to chat about applying nature action workstreams in Aotearoa (a new inclusion in our refreshed strategy). On a similar note, Chapman Tripp and the Aotearoa Circle have just released a full legal opinion around the role of company directors in identifying and managing nature-based risks. Here is the summary. | | | |
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New Waitematā Harbour crossing options unveiled | The Government has unveiled five scenarios for the additional Waitematā Harbour crossing. Importantly, each of the five scenarios includes sustainable transport options like walking, cycling, and rapid transport. "Through the Government’s investment we are building a linked up rapid transit network across the city, to provide faster, safer, low-carbon travel." | | | |
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Government ushers in new era for New Zealand's waste system | The Ministry for the Environment has announced fundamental changes to the way we make, use, recycle and dispose of things, including a new waste strategy to set New Zealand's direction on waste for the next three decades, new and more comprehensive waste legislation, and improved household recycling and food scrap collections. Read more here. | | | |
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New leave offerings announced, including gender affirmation leave | | | |
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New biomass boilers to cut hospital emissions in half in Canterbury | A new energy centre (built by Naylor Love) that uses sustainably produced wood biomass will help slash Canterbury hospitals' (run by Te Whatu Ora) reliance on coal. "The replacement of the coal boilers will deliver the reliable energy that our staff and patients deserve while honouring our commitment to drive towards a more environmentally sustainable organisation." | | | |
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NEW: Climate Change & Business Conference 2023 Viaduct Events Centre, Tāmaki Makaurau | 19-20 September 2023
The Sustainable Business Council, Environmental Defence Society, and Climate Leaders Coalition are proud to again partner to deliver the 15th Climate Change & Business Conference at the Viaduct Events Centre in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland on 19-20 September 2023. 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. Early bird prices available until 30 June 2023.
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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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