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Research findings on sustainability professionals positive despite Covid | The 2021 Insight on NZ Sustainability Professionals research was launched today, a partnership between SBC, Oxygen Consulting, Sustainable Business Network, and AUT. Mike Burrell says, “The research shows business ambition and commitment to sustainability continues to grow." Check out our media release and the research here. | | | |
Flick Electric on the journey to zero carbon | | | |
Leading forest free-range farm pioneers sustainable egg production | SBC member Wright Communications is leading PR on the opening of a forest free-range farm pioneering sustainable egg production in New Zealand. Under the Heyden Farms Free Range brand for Better Eggs Ltd, the forest free-range farm is an agroforestry venture combining forestry and poultry enterprise. | | | |
New law for financial sector on climate impacts | New Zealand has become the first country in the world to introduce a law that requires the financial sector to disclose the impacts of climate change on their business and explain how they will manage climate-related risks and opportunities.
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A new report from the Ministry for the Environment has found that New Zealand's greenhouse gas emissions rose by 2 percent in 2019. In response, the Minister of Climate Change, James Shaw says every part of Government will need to take urgent action to bring down emissions. | | | |
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We are monitoring Covid-19 developments closely and will advise of any changes to upcoming events. | |
Circular supply chain webinar Online | 11am, Wednesday 21 April Explore the process of getting your supply chain on the same page with Circular Supply Chain Network’s Founder, Deborah Dull, and thinkstep-anz’s Head of Circular Economy, Jim Goddin. Register here.
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SDG Status Report Discussion Panel Online | 3pm, Thursday 27 April Virtual panel discussion on the findings of thinkstep-anz’s upcoming SDG Status Report, which analyses the top 50 NZX and ASX companies. Facilitated by Rod Oram, and featuring a panel of speakers including Mike Burrell, insights will be shared on how companies can build forward-thinking sustainability strategies around the SDGs. Register here.
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IAG Climate Change Adaptation Event: What the science is telling us Park Hyatt Auckland | 4pm - 7pm, Thursday 27 May Come along to the first in a series of IAG-hosted events with expert speakers focused on climate change adaptation. Register here.
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