| News, views and upcoming events
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Great to see everyone who was able to attend last week's Annual Council Meeting. A huge thank you to Tower Insurance for hosting us, and to everyone who spoke at the event! Check out a couple of photos from the evening below, and in case you missed it, here is our Annual Snapshot for 2023, which was launched last Thursday. | |
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Take part in the third C-Suite Sustainability Snapshot Survey | In partnership with Deloitte and the Centre for Sustainable Finance: Toitū Tahua, we invite you to participate in our C-suite Sustainability Snapshot Survey, an evolution of previous years' CFO Survey. Taking part can help you better understand which sustainability initiatives your organisation can focus on to maximise your impact. The survey closes on 22 September and the results will be released at the end of November. | | | |
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This Climate Business and CCBC | Just weeks out from the Climate Change & Business Conference, SBC’s Antonia Burbidge and Rebecca Lowe joined Vincent Heeringa in studio for the latest episode of This Climate Business, discussing a range of climate related issues, including why the conference is not to be missed. Check out the full podcast here and register for the conference here. | | | |
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SBC Talks Tools with Waste Management | In the most recent edition of SBC Talks Tools, we catch up with Waste Management's Lead Sustainability Partner, Tyron Hartle, to learn more about its sustainability services that help organisations understand their emissions associated with waste, as well as reduce and recover more materials. Watch the full video, or learn more about Waste Management's services here. | | | |
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Celebrating the 2023 SLP cohort graduating | This week, nearly 50 people graduated from the 2023 Sustainability Leadership Programme, a course that's been run in partnership with Catapult since 2017. The programme is designed to help grow resilient sustainability leaders, regardless of their job title or industry. Congrats to this year's graduates! To learn more about SLP, register for the taster session on 9 February next year. | | | |
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RBNZ publishes results of CRD survey | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has released key insights from a survey of prudentially regulated entities about climate change, following an initial survey in 2019. Among the findings, at least 26 financial entities said they were somewhat vulnerable to rising climate threats. Read the survey results here. | | | |
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Christchurch Airport wins award for waste minimisation efforts | Christchurch Airport’s new approach to minimising waste and its work mentoring other airports to become more sustainable has netted it two international awards: the ‘Green Airports Recognition 2023’ and the ‘Airport Carbon Accreditation - Mentor’ awards. Learn more about Christchurch Airport's work and the awards in this press release. | | | |
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Sustainability Reporting Corner | Here are the latest sustainability-related reports from members: | | | |
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Countdown/Woolworths (Auckland) | |
Te Whatu Ora (Wellington) | |
Auckland Council (Auckland) | |
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Climate Change & Business Conference 2023 Viaduct Events Centre, Tāmaki Makaurau | 19-20 September 2023
Tickets are selling fast for the Climate Change & Business Conference, delivered by the Sustainable Business Council, Environmental Defence Society, and Climate Leaders Coalition. 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. View the programme here, and register now to join the kōrero at the Viaduct Events Centre in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland on 19-20 September 2023.
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Helping Proline Steel gain a sustainability certification Online | Wednesday 6 September, 2:00-2:30pm NZST
Stakeholders increasingly expect more information about your business’s sustainability. Sustainability certification can provide these details. Join thinkstep-anz's next webinar to learn how they helped Proline Steel gain Steel Sustainability Australia certification, and how industry associations have the power to improve the sustainability of the businesses they represent.
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NEW: Climate Reality Project Meetup 99 Quay Street, Auckland | Wednesday 6 September, 5:30-7:00pm NZST
This meet-up is part of Auckland Climate Festival and is for anyone interested in learning more about climate change and The Climate Reality Project Australia & Pacific, as well as for our trained leaders. The evening will include opportunities to meet one another and hear from a range of speakers including Mentors from Australia, The Kingdom of Tonga, Aotearoa New Zealand and also Minister James Shaw.
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Introducing sustainability: the what, the why and the how – Module 3 – waste and circular economy (New FORMAT) In person | Wednesday 6 September, 9:30-11:30am NZST
Are you wanting to better understand sustainability, its application in businesses and why it’s important? Join BusinessNZ Network for module 3 (of 5) of our introductory sustainability course. Focusing on waste and circular economy, learn about this critical issue for business, explore case studies and connect with fellow businesses for a practical session on sustainable procurement over a concise 2 hour in person session. Join for the session or the journey of all modules, it’s up to you.
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All Heart NZ Sustainable Lunch with The Warehouse Group & Waste Management In person | Thursday 7 September 2023, 11.00am -1.00pm NZST
All Heart NZ's Sustainable Lunch Series aims to educate, connect and empower key decision makers to further their organisation's sustainability efforts. During each event we hear about different organisation's strategy and the good work being done. We invite you to join us to learn, network and share your own experiences with like-minded people. In this session hear from guest speakers Yi You and Olivia Barclay, Sustainability Managers at The Warehouse Group.
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NEW: Climate equity in Aotearoa: A panel discussion 21 Pitt Street, Auckland | Thursday 7 September, 4:00-6:00pm NZST
An engaging and provocative panel discussion on the unequal impacts of climate change in Aotearoa, and how we protect both people and planet. Hear from speakers with local and international insight and expertise, from across the spectrum of urban planning and community shaping, climate science and strategy, social outcomes and sustainability. This collaborative panel discussion is being run in partnership between Beca, Edge Impact and Eco Choice Aotearoa.
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Credible Claims: Exposing Greenwashing for a Sustainable Future Online | Wednesday 13 September, 7.30-9.30am NZST
Join us for an engaging breakfast panel on the pressing issue of greenwashing, hosted by Toitū Envirocare. Our panel includes Teressa Betty - CEO of Toitū Envirocare, Nikki Wright - Managing Director of Wright Communications, Louise Nash - Founder & CEO of Circularity and Jason Rudkin-Binks - Partner at Hudson Gavin Martin. During the panel discussion, our expert speakers will delve into the practice of greenwashing, where companies falsely portray their products or actions as environmentally friendly. We will explore the impact of greenwashing on both businesses and consumers and delve into strategies for identifying and combating this phenomenon.
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Inaugural Future Workplace Forum - Digital Workplaces Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland | 23 November 2023
HRNZ and the University of Auckland Business School, in association with Platinum Sponsor MAS, are holding the inaugural Future Workplace Forum in November 2023. This annual event will deal with leading thinking and practice in the development of future workplaces in Aotearoa New Zealand. The inaugural event will focus on Digital Workplaces, looking at ways in which technological innovations are impacting our workplaces and how these might evolve in the future. The format for the Forum will include keynote speeches, Q&A sessions, panel discussions and exhibitor booths featuring relevant products and services.
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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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