• Research reveals a whopping 90% want flood info when buying (IAG)
• Growing For Good funding applications open (Woolworths New Zealand)
• New report on affordable connectivity in Aotearoa (Chorus)
• Building Change: The mass timber revolution and its hidden impact on our carbon footprint (Lever Room)

SBC hui

(This event is open to SBC members only) Procurement is a key lever for change but it is not without its challenges – therefore getting the foundations right is key! Join Robert Perry from SBC, Rochelle Wallens from Ākina, Roland Mitchell from Air New Zealand and Ineke Brockie from WSP for this session, which will offer an understanding of the different ways (different focus areas, tactics) your business can embed impact into its purchasing decisions; what good practice looks like and key steps an organisation can take to build more impactful procurement practices. 

(This event is open to SBC members only) Influencing a wide variety of stakeholders can be especially challenging during a recession when short term economic issues, rather than sustainable outcomes, are understandably what’s front of mind. SBC has established a community of practice to share good practice on this topic. At our first hui, Mitre10 will share how they are keeping sustainability front of mind in their business decision making, even during a time of fiscal constraints. 

(This event is open to CLC and SBC members only) Join us for our May Masterclass where we will look at the role of nature in climate action. Nature plays a critical role in mitigating and helping us to adapt to a changing climate. In this Masterclass, we take a closer look at how to include assessment of nature-based risks and opportunities in climate plans. Our speakers will share insights from their own nature positive projects and provide useful tips on how to build community partnerships to restore ecosystems and grow biodiversity in the world around us. Speakers will include Beca’s Sustainability Advisory Principal Genevieve Smith and Lyttelton Port Company’s Head of Environment and Sustainability Dr Crystal Lenky. 

Early bird registrations are now open for the 16th Climate Change & Business Conference, taking place at the Viaduct Events Centre in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland on 9-10 September. Register below before 30 June to get early bird prices, and check out our compelling programme line-up of domestic and international speakers.

Other hui

With greenwashing and greenhushing on the rise, it's becoming increasingly tricky to confidently and clearly communicate your organisation's sustainability targets and achievements. This engaging and interactive workshop run by Proxima (a Certified GRI Standards training provider) holistically weaves together the principles of the world's most widely used sustainability reporting framework with concepts of value creation, communication, strategy, reporting and practical application. Whether or not you're involved in sustainability reporting, this workshop will provide you the skills and confidence to effectively communicate your organisation's sustainability journey. Participants will also receive a GRI certification on completion.

Future scenarios – plausible, challenging and decision-useful stories about the future – have become crucial tools for assessing risks, opportunities, and financial impacts and for testing policies and the resilience of business strategies. Join WSP’s Matt Raeburn and Chau Nguyen as they describe examples of how WSP has been supporting clients to develop and use future scenarios. Together with WSP's cross-sectoral specialists, future scenarios help organisations to navigate complexities of climate, technology, resources, and societal changes to test strategic resilience, to inform decision-making, and to help future-proof organisations.

With the Jobs for Nature funding closing in 2024, many other Jobs for Nature ventures may benefit from similar services - helping them to continue driving positive outcomes for Te Taiao (natural world) without the ongoing reliance on grant funding. Join the Ākina team for an open webinar, where we walk through the process of developing an Impact Model for your organisation. This event is for Ventures that are a part of the Jobs for Nature Programme, and is free to attend.

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 our guest speakers, Alice Kuepper, Head of Sustainable Business and Corporate Social Responsibility for Winning Group and Troy Tindill, Country Manager for Winning Group Aotearoa & Andoo.

The 101 Sustainability Workshop, coming up on May 15, is a free session run by NZ Trade & Enterprise. Within an international context we cover topics such as how to prioritise on the areas of sustainability that matter most, how to build a sustainability strategy, and how to communicate your sustainability journey to stakeholders. We will also introduce you to useful tools and practical resources to accelerate your progress. The workshops are interactive and suitable for businesses regardless of size or sector. Come prepared to make new connections and learn from the experiences of others outside your sector or industry.

The European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) are already having a global impact. The ESRS are a clear signpost of the trajectory towards regulators requiring more comparable and decision-useful disclosures. Ex-Proximanaut and reporting specialist, Calum Revfem, will highlight what Kiwi businesses can learn from the first wave of companies applying this higher standard.

Join BEC's new Energy Leaders Series, 3 engaging and thought-provoking panel sessions with CEOs and key executives from across the energy sector, brought to you by BEC and Z Energy. You will have the opportunity to meet with CEOs and key executives sharing insights, shaping the future, and shifting the paradigm of the New Zealand and global energy market. Don’t miss this chance to network with other peers from across the industry, and to join the conversation on how to create a sustainable, affordable, and secure energy system for New Zealand.

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