| News, views and upcoming events
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It was so wonderful to see our members and partners in person again at the 2023 Welcome Back Event last Thursday! The event also marked the launch of SBC's refreshed strategy, which you can now check out on our website – hear more on the strategy refresh in this video update from Mike Burrell. Thanks to everyone who made it last week, and we look forward to working with you all over the year ahead. | |
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Welcome Antonia Burbidge to the SBC whānau! | We are very pleased to announce that Antonia Burbidge is joining SBC as our Head of Climate and Sustainability. Antonia joins us from the Climate Change Commission, where she's been leading the development of the second emissions reduction plan advice. She's previously worked in roles at MBIE and the UK Department for Energy and Climate Change. Welcome Antonia! | | | |
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Historic ocean treaty signed after 10 years of negotiations | After 38 hours of talks (and a decade of negotiations), nations have reached a landmark agreement to place 30% of the world's oceans into protected areas. These areas will put limits on how much fishing can take place, the routes of shipping lanes, and explorations on activities like deep sea mining. This is a huge win for the environment! | | | |
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Decisive climate action could bring $64bn gain to NZ economy by 2050 | According to new research from Deloitte’s Turning Point report, decisive climate action could deliver $64 billion to NZ’s economy by 2050. In contrast, inadequate action will take its toll on productivity, health and wellbeing, agriculture, and tourism, potentially costing our economy $4.4 billion. Read the full report here. | | | |
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Pushing the Sustainability Ceiling | International Women's Day is a great opportunity to celebrate and learn from the inspiring wāhine in our lives – and we don’t have to look far to find great examples of female leaders truly pushing the ceiling of sustainability in New Zealand. Hear from SBC Advisory Board members Carol Ward, Claire Walker, Alice Andrew and Laura Scampion about their journeys as sustainability leaders. | | | |
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Ryman Healthcare signs solar power agreement alongside Mercury | Ryman Healthcare has signed an agreement on the development of a solar farm in Northland which will supply power in a first for the retirement industry. The $35 million solar farm, which will save an estimated 3,294 tonnes of carbon a year, is also ‘sleeved’ by Mercury to ensure a reliable supply to Ryman’s villages regardless of solar output on a given day. | | | |
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Thousands march in climate strike | Thousands of people around the motu turned out last Friday for climate strikes. The organisers of the protest have five demands: no new fossil fuel mining or exploration, a rebate for e-bikes, greater marine protection, funding a transition to regenerative farming and lowering the voting age to 16. "This is our future that we're trying to prepare for and our planet. We don't have another option."
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Sustainability Reporting Corner | Amidst a number of member half year financial results, Ākina has recently released its FY2022 Impact Report, which you can check out below. | | | |
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Ministry for the Environment (Flexible) | |
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Introducing sustainability - the what, the why and the how for businesses Wellington | 28 March 2023
Are you wanting to better understand sustainability, its application in businesses and why it’s important? SBC and BusinessNZ Network are excited to share our introductory sustainability day course, where you can connect with fellow businesses to learn about key elements of sustainability. Designed and developed by the in-house expertise of our sustainability and learning and development specialists, this promises to leave you with an informed, connected and inspired view of how you can begin making an impact through your business. | |
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Better Futures 2023 launch event The Maritime Room, Auckland | 29 March, 4:00-6:00pm NZST The Kantar Better Futures Report is a valuable, freely available resource that provides key insights into consumer perspectives on sustainability and the social and environmental issues that are important to Kiwis and how this has changed over time. Join us on 29 March to launch the 14th edition of Better Futures for 2023. Presented by Jason Cate, Head of Sustainability Kantar, with Sarah Bolger, Chief Client Officer Kantar as MC and a panel of notable industry experts; Mike Burrell, Executive Director Sustainable Business Council, Carol Ward, Chief Grower, Industry & Sustainability Officer, Zespri International, and David Benattar, Chief Sustainability Officer, The Warehouse Group. Register soon, as spaces are limited. | |
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2023 CFO Climate and Sustainability Programme Online | 29 March, 5 April, 19 April, 3 May | 12:00-1:30pm NZST
As New Zealand turns its climate ambition into concrete action, CFOs are continuing to play a critical role in shaping a more sustainable and climate resilient economy for all Aotearoa through the unique position they hold within organisations. We are continuing our important mahi with Deloitte to support capability building across our CFO network by running our sixth CFO Climate & Sustainability Programme, designed to help CFOs, Heads of Finance and Financial Controllers take the lead in managing climate risk and taking action in their influential roles. Learn more here and register below.
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Focusing on what matters (materiality workshop) EMA, Auckland | 22 March 2023 This workshop delivered by thinkstep-anz helps you identify and understand your stakeholder’s needs, understand what materiality is and why it’s important, learn about the sustainable development goals, identify which SDGs apply to you and your organisation, refine your focus based on what you can do to deliver impact, and leave with tangible action steps. | |
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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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