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We are deeply saddened by the loss of Alice Andrew, SBC Advisory Board Member and Technical Director of SLR Consulting New Zealand. Mike Burrell penned his reflections on Alice and her enormous impact, not only on SBC, but on Aotearoa New Zealand’s wider sustainability ecosystem. Her mahi will resonate for decades to come, and she will be enormously missed. | | | |
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Applications for SLP closing soon |
Are you hoping to gain the leadership skills to progress your organisation's sustainability agenda? Applications for this year's Sustainability Leadership Programme, run by Catapult and SBC, close soon (22 March)! SBC member organisations get a discounted price so check out the website to learn more, or watch the taster session to get a sense for what the programme is like. | | | |
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First trial using hydrogen to unlock low emissions aviation in NZ | SBC members Air New Zealand, Toyota and Hiringa Energy are partnering to trial hydrogen charging of Air New Zealand's electric tugs and service vehicles at Wellington Airport. "We are passionate about advancing the hydrogen economy in New Zealand by introducing innovative new technology that supports our decarbonisation ambition," said Toyota NZ Chief Executive Neeraj Lala.
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Fonterra launches game changing product emissions tool | Fonterra’s ingredients and solutions brand, NZMP, has launched a tool to help customers access the emissions profile of individual New Zealand NZMP products. "The transparency of the footprinter means [customers] can easily assess with confidence the latest emissions profile of the product they purchase from us." | | | |
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Asset pricing rules deterring private investment from KiwiSaver funds | SBC member Chapman Tripp helped produce a legal opinion which identified key legal and regulatory disincentives hindering KiwiSaver providers from investing in private assets, which could not only provide higher financial returns but also bring positive environmental, social and economic outcomes. Read more on the legal opinion here. | | | |
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NZ Post is Delivering for Good | Each year NZ Post provides 12 months of free domestic courier services to a select number of charities and social enterprise organisations who send a minimum of 1,000 parcels domestically per financial year and whose work focuses on strengthening connection, belonging and inclusion. If this sounds like it could be for you, visit this page to learn more about the programme and apply online before 24 March. | | | |
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KiwiRail signs contracts for low-emissions locomotives | KiwiRail has signed two new contracts for low-emissions locomotives with Swiss rail manufacturer Stadler. KiwiRail says the new locomotives are part of a $1.7b investment in rolling stock that will enable KiwiRail to deliver better service to its customers and further enhance New Zealand’s freight market access to low carbon emission transport. | | | |
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Real risk to 'brand NZ', calls for modern slavery legislation grow | Governments' indecision on modern slavery legislation is a "real risk to brand New Zealand", says Founding Director of Walk Free, Grace Forrest, who visited from Australia in February and met with business representatives (including SBC Advisory Board Chair Gareth Marriott). Read more from Grace about the growing momentum for modern slavery legislation in this BusinessDesk article. | | | |
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Applications for the Sustainability Leadership Programme close soon
Want to learn how to influence others in your organisation and beyond? Want to accelerate complex sustainability projects? The Sustainability Leadership Programme will give you the confidence, courage, connections and capabilities you need to make a significant difference. Applications for the 2024 programme close 22 March, and SBC members get an extra discount! Check out the course page to learn more and apply.
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Better Futures 2024 launch event with Kantar and SBC Maritime Room, Princes Wharf Auckland | 22 March, 8:00-10:00am NZST
Kantar and SBC are pleased to present the 2024 Better Futures report on Friday 22 March from 8:00-10:00am at the Maritime Room, Princes Wharf (Auckland). We look forward to again providing NZ businesses with the key consumer insights on sustainability and the social and environmental issues that are important to Kiwis. In addition for the 2024 event, we will also be looking at what drives the sustainability reputation of a number of NZ brands & businesses, alongside a specific update on greenwashing among consumers. Please note: If you are based outside of Auckland and would like to tune in via livestream, go through the registration process and there will be a livestream box to tick after registering.
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NEW: Introducing sustainability: the what, why and how for business EMA, Auckland | 27 March, 9:00am - 5:00pm NZST
Are you wanting to better understand sustainability, its application in businesses and why it’s important? Join BusinessNZ Network for full day introductory sustainability course. Learn about this critical issue for business and all its facets from carbon and climate change to waste and circular economy, social responsibility, communicating and reporting for sustainability and more. Unpack key terms, get tangible and practical and explore case studies over a day with us.
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NEW: Sustainable lunch series with All Heart NZ and OfficeMax OfficeMax, 30 Sir Woolf Fisher Drive, East Tāmaki | 4 April, 11:00-1:00pm NZST
All Heart NZ's Sustainable Lunch Series aim 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. Come and meet with out Guest speaker Kevin Obern, Managing Director at OfficeMax NZ and hear how his leadership has enabled major leaps forward in decarbonisation with significant investments in the company’s distribution centres and corporate fleet. | |
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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. | | | |
See guidelines around SBC's expectations of member communications and transparency here. | | | |
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