| News, views and upcoming events
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COP28 kicks off in Dubai today | The day has finally arrived! COP28 kicks off later today in Dubai, where over 70,000 people from around the world have congregated to progress global climate action. To stay plugged into what's happening on the ground, check out some of the various events on offer in the sections below, and if you're at COP, make sure to go along to some of the WBCSD events here. | | | |
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SBC welcomes new Government | SBC is looking forward to continuing its important climate advocacy work alongside the newly formed Government, including new Climate Change Minister Simon Watts. Alongside the Climate Leaders Coalition, we are finalising a briefing for all Ministers holding climate-related portfolios, based on our joint Pre-Election Briefing Paper, which we will share with the membership soon. | | | |
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This Climate Business: CLC turns 5 | CLC CEO Steering Group Convenor Jolie Hodson and SBC Executive Director Mike Burrell spoke recently with Vincent Heeringa on his 'This Climate Business' podcast about CLC's five-year milestone, as well as the future of New Zealand's climate action under a new government. Have a listen to the episode, or read CLC's Snapshot Report here. | | | |
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Westpac survey finds Kiwis are calling for more climate action | New research from Westpac shows around half of New Zealanders are more worried about climate change following this year’s severe weather events, and the majority are looking for affordable ways to take action in their own lives. "It’s great to see Kiwis so engaged on the issue of climate change, but time and cost considerations are holding them back from doing more."
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Modern Slavery laws - how ready is your organisation? | SBC co-hosted an event last week alongside DLA Piper where we discussed modern slavery and worker exploitation issues globally, the key features of existing legislation elsewhere, supply chain compliance guidance, processes and systems, the repercussions of regulatory breaches, and more. Check out Robert Perry's key takeaways from the event and how you can get involved. | | | |
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Keen to boost your leadership skills? | The Sustainability Leadership Programme, delivered in partnership between SBC and Catapult, is a great course for anyone looking to develop and strengthen their leadership skills through the lens of sustainability. If you're keen to learn more about what the programme offers, register here for the taster session on 8 February next year to learn more about the course and hear from past participants. | | | |
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Sustainability Reporting Corner | In this week's reporting corner, we've got Westpac's two new sustainability-related reports: | | | |
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Send us your ESG resources | We are collecting sustainability resources to build a comprehensive directory for members to reference when they need support in the different areas of ESG. If you have come across a reputable and digestible resource (guide, webinar, video, podcast etc.) from the last 5 years you think others would find useful, please send it to sbccomms@businessnz.org.nz. | | | |
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Chapter Zero NZ webinar: New Zealand insights from COP28 Online | 7 December, 4:00-5:00pm NZST
In this webinar, we will be joined by three New Zealand representatives attending COP28 (including SBC Executive Director Mike Burrell) to discuss their insights from the first week of the summit, including the World Climate Action Summit taking place on 1-2 December. This session will provide insights into some of the key discussions and outcomes of the first week, explore ways in which New Zealand Inc. could collectively respond to the challenges laid out, and discuss the role of NZ boards and business leaders in addressing the key COP28 outcomes.
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NEW: Sustainability Leadership Programme taster session Online | 8 February, 10:00-11:00am NZST
Are you passionate about sustainability, but don’t yet feel like you have the knowledge or toolkit to push the needle in your organisation? Join us for this free online taster session to hear from past participants on how SLP has had a positive impact on their leadership within their current role and organisation and beyond. Registrations are now open for SLP 2024, with early bird applications closing on 23 February.
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NEW: BCSDA Business Intelligence presents: Live from COP28 - Navigating climate negotiations for business Online | 1, 6, and 13 December
Join BCSD Australia for a series of exclusive, live-streamed webinars direct from COP28 in Dubai, featuring key insights from international and Australian guest speakers. As the only Australian business peak body with over 20 years of on-the-ground experience at UNFCCC negotiations, BCSDA offers you an unparalleled inside look at the climate talks. This webinar series is designed for business leaders and professionals who are keen to understand the implications of COP28 negotiations on the business landscape.
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COP28 - success or flop? Debrief with on the ground experts (Toitū)
Online | 15 December, 12:00-1:00pm NZST
After the close of COP28 Dr. Belinda Mathers, Chief Science and Advisory Officer at Toitū Envirocare, will be joined by journalist Rod Oram to discuss their experience, opinions and highlights from being on the ground at COP28.
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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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