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Insights on New Zealand Sustainability Professionals - launch of 2023 findings

Online | 27 June, 12.00pm - 1.00pm

Oxygen Consulting, together with the Sustainable Business Council (SBC), Sustainable Business Network (SBN) and Auckland University of Technology (AUT), are launching the results of the fourth year of research into the role of the sustainability professional in New Zealand, including its challenges and opportunities. Join us to hear what this year's insights reveal about the sustainability profession in New Zealand, including around future capability development gaps, diversity, remuneration, education, wellbeing, job satisfaction and more. 

(Blended format): BusinessNZ Network and SBC - Introducing sustainability: The what, the why and the how for businesses

Online and in-person at EMA, Auckland | May-September 2023 (five sessions)

Have you heard of the ‘s word’? Do you know what it means? Are you wanting to better understand sustainability, its application in small businesses and why it’s important? In five modular sessions commencing 29 May, hosting by BusinessNZ Network in partnership with SBC, connect in a blended online/in-person sequence with fellow businesses to learn about key elements of sustainability. This is for you if you are new to sustainability and want to get your head around it, are supplying big corporates who are asking you questions about this and you want to understand more, have started your journey, but in some areas and know you could do more. 

EARLY BIRDS CLOSING SOON: Climate Change & Business Conference 2023

Viaduct Events Centre, Tāmaki Makaurau | 19-20 September 2023

Early bird registration for the Climate Change & Business Conference, delivered by the Sustainable Business Council, Environmental Defence Society, and Climate Leaders Coalition, are closing soon on 30 June. 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. Register now to join the kōrero at the Viaduct Events Centre in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland on 19-20 September 2023.

Other hui

NEW: EECA: Business support opportunities (Quarterly Market Update)

Online | 14 June, 11:00am NZST

EECA’s third market update will focus on the new opportunities for business support available from EECA including the launch of the Commercial Buildings Sector Decarbonisation programme, an update on GIDI Industrial, a run-through of the abatement cost 'Sweet Spot', and what's new for EECA from the Budget announcement.

BusinessCentral Sustainability Bootcamp

Wellington and online (hybrid) | 13-28 June 2023 (6 sessions)

New Zealand has committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, and momentum is building towards that goal. Learn how to get ahead of the curve and develop greener business practices with BusinessCentral's Sustainability Bootcamp, commencing in June. Join us to help prepare your business for the new era of sustainable practices. Over 6 sessions, our expert-led workshops will provide you the information and resources, tailor-made for small to medium-sized businesses, to understand how you can take action towards carbon reduction and prepare your business for future climate action regulations.

Leading so people thrive: How to drive workplace wellbeing (HRNZ)

9 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD | 14 June, 9:00am-5:00pm NZST

A master gardener can’t force their plants to grow, but they can create the ideal environment for them to flourish. So too, leaders must create the right workplace environment for their people to thrive. This full-day, in person course through HRNZ will give you practical skills and tools to thrive personally and create the optimal workplace environment. Equip yourself to understand why workplace wellbeing matters, how to boost your wellbeing as a leader, and how to shape the ideal environment for your team to thrive.

Explaining your sustainability projects - with Fletcher Building

Online | 22 June, 1:30-2:00pm NZST

Do your customers and stakeholders understand your sustainability work? These projects can be major investments that use technical language (LCA, EPD, Scope 3) – so it’s important they are well communicated! In this thinkstep-anz webinar, Fletcher Building explains why it values Environmental Product Declaration (EPDs) and why it’s important that stakeholders understand how to use them.  

NEW: Future is Rail Conference

Public Trust Hall, Wellington | 28 June 2023

The Future Is Rail Conference provides an opportunity to develop a shared vision of the contribution that a rebuilding of inter-regional and long-distance passenger rail services can make to creating a more sustainable future through reducing carbon emissions and increasing mobility choices for New Zealanders, especially those living in regional New Zealand.

8 June 2023