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Focus on COP24
Countries around the world are meeting in Poland this week and next to decide the rules for putting the 2015 Paris agreement into practice, to keep global average temperatures from rising by 2°C (compared to temperatures pre-industrial revolution). N
ew member Creature has designed The Global Status of CCS report to be launched at COP24 next week.  
Spotlight on emissions 
How is your company communicating its efforts to reduce emissions? Through your sustainability reports, website or on the Climate Leaders Coalition website? Share with us how you are telling your emissions reduction story. This week, Meridian Energy and Westpac NZ have supported a new tool to help farmers calculate their carbon footprint, and Ports of Auckland has committed to build a hydrogen production and refuelling facility at its Waitematā port.
What should SBC keep doing, stop or change?
Conversations are at the heart of sustainability. We've been talking to members about how we help you, and what we might do differently next year. Abbie Reynolds, our Executive Director, and Volker Kuntzsch, CEO, Sanford and SBC Advisory Board Deputy Chair have the results
IAG top for women in insurance
IAG New Zealand has been named the Women’s Employer of the Year, at the seventh annual New Zealand Insurance Awards. IAG has established an environment where women have equal opportunity to express ideas, take risks and put themselves forward for promotion.
Nonfinancial performance key for investors  
Environmental, social and governance or nonfinancial factors have become integral to the investment decision-making process, according to a new study of institutional investors from EY. 
Partnership to reduce energy use 
Energy Solution Providers, experts in energy reduction, has formed a partnership with Cuthbert Stewart which will give them access to equipment and a nationwide sales network, so they can help more companies across New Zealand save energy. 
Catapult Community Leaders Scholarship 
How do you create a bold and exciting vision for your not for profit - and then make your way there? Catapult are offering four scholarships for their four day residential leadership programme to people working in the not-for-profit sector. Please let your NFP contacts know.  Applications close 28 Feb 2019. 
Reporting corner
Westpac Group's 2018 Sustainability Performance Report shows progress on their sustainability strategy and how it is aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. And the infographics in the Agrecovery Annual Report show how they are making a difference to New Zealand's rural environment. 

Upcoming Events


Australia: Griffith University EcoCentre Executive Education for Sustainability Leadership
A selective, small-class program for leaders and sustainability professionals from all sectors. Learn how to position sustainability as an innovation, purpose and agility driver. This is a practical program with an applied focus.
Details: Tuesday 11 - Friday 14 December 2018

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Sustainability leadership programmes for directors and executives
The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership programmes are being held in Melbourne in March 2019. Only four places are left for the next
sustainability leadership programme for directors. The Prince of Wales programme for executives is currently waitlist only, but register your interest.
6 December 2018






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