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2023 Sustainability Professionals research survey launched

Oxygen Consulting, in collaboration with SBC, AUT and SBN, have launched the 2023 Insights on Sustainability Professionals research survey, and we’re looking for a range of input from both dedicated sustainability professionals as well as those who have responsibility for sustainability outcomes as part of their wider role. Keen to contribute towards this valuable research? Fill out the survey between now and 7 March. 
   

Air New Zealand brings on more partners for zero carbon fleet

Air New Zealand has added three new organisations (Universal Hydrogen, Embraer and Heartland Aerospace) to its list of zero carbon fleet replacement partners. "This isn’t about selecting a new aircraft. It’s about growing our collective understanding to advance a new era of travel," said Chief Sustainability Officer Kiri Hannifin.

   

Genesis confirm purchase of large scale solar site in Canterbury

Genesis Energy and its joint venture partner, FRV Australia, have purchased a fully consented, 90-hectare solar site in the Canterbury Plains, which is expected to start generating electricity in 2024. Expected to hold 80,000 solar panels and generate around 80 GWh of renewable electricity a year, the solar farm could power nearly 10,000 homes.
   

New SBC member: BDO New Zealand

A warm welcome to new SBC member BDO New Zealand, an accounting and business advisory network that supports over 16,000 clients across the motu. BDO are working hard to ensure they are operating as sustainably as possible as part of their ESG journey, as well as helping clients move forward on their own journeys. Welcome to the SBC whānau BDO!

   

Christchurch Airport and Contact Energy to partner on solar farm

SBC members Christchurch International Airport Limited and Contact Energy have announced they will partner together to deliver the first stage of the airport's Kōwhai Park solar farm. Once up and running, the park will be able to power the equivalent 36,000 homes, helping to meet increasing demand for renewable electricity.

   

Z Energy partners with Trees that Count on 'seed islands'

Z Energy and Trees that Count (operated by SBC member Project Crimson Trust) are partnering to 'recloak our whenua' with native bush in a way that avoids the classic barriers to large-scale native restoration. The project, which is supported by Z's $1 million biodiversity fund, aims to improve the affordability and feasibility of future planting initiatives.

   

Fletcher Building recognised in S&P Global 2023 Sustainability Yearbook

Fletcher Building have been recognised in the S&P Global 2023 Sustainability Yearbook as being within the top 15% of sustainability leaders in the world in their industry due to the company's achievements championing climate solutions and creating long term value for future generations. Huge congratulations to Fletcher Building!

   

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Events

   

thinkstep-anz webinar: Integrated Reporting explained with Lisa Martin and Kate Thompson

Online | 15 February, 3:00pm NZST

Integrated Reporting is a framework that reports on business value and focuses on outcomes. It shows how ‘capitals’ (people, relationships, knowledge, systems, financial resources and the environment) together create value for business. This webinar will explain Integrated Reporting, giving particular examples from Lisa Martin’s work and her insights as a judge of international Integrated Reports. Lisa joins Kate Thompson, thinkstep-anz's Head of Communications, who will talk about thinkstep-anz's first Integrated Report and advise you on the next steps you can take.

   

NEW: Pivot Point: Deep Environmental Change (EDS event)

Grand Millennium, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland | 22-24 March 2023

The Environmental Defence Society’s big environmental summit is rapidly approaching! EDS has called it Pivot Point because it’s a time of big change in the way we manage our environment. Net zero drivers are gaining momentum, freshwater reforms are in place and now face the challenge of implementation, and the entire resource management system is being replaced. Pivot Point is a great opportunity to come together and assess the adequacy and workability of all the changes as well as look forward to what the next term of government might bring. 

   

More about SBC events. For other low emissions events, see the Climate Leaders Coalition events calendar.

Please send Pānui stories (50 words plus square image) to sbccomms@businessnz.org.nz by Wednesday 12pm. 

9 February 2023