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Prestigious awards recognise SBC members
Sanford has been recognised for its sustainable business practices at the Australasian Reporting Awards ceremony, winning the Sustainability Reporting Award and the Hong Kong Sustainability Award. For the second year in a row, Kiwirail has won the Communications Award - Public Sector. Other finalists from SBC include: Meridian, Z Energy, Vector and Ravensdown. Congratulations to you all!

DB shortlisted for Cannes Lions Award
A DB Breweries and Colenso BBDO campaign called 'DB Export Beer Bottle Sand' has been shortlisted in the Cannes Sustainability Development Goals Lions awards. The Lions celebrate creative problem solving and initiatives that harness creativity and seek to positively impact the world. DB has also released its 2017 Sustainability Report, saying it's reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 47% since 2008.

Leadership in a changing world
SBC's professional development programme for senior business leaders, Leadership in a changing world, kicks off next week. Our Sustainable Leadership Manager, Robert Perry, reflects in this article on the rise of sustainability in business, what's driving it, and what he hopes SBC members will learn from the course.

Electrification jolts vehicle industry toward revolution
SBC Chair and Toyota NZ CEO, Alistair Davis, has written an article looking at the shift from petrol and diesel powered vehicles to EVs, arguing it will bring a rapid and radical revolution in personal transport that will have significant effects on NZ society. Read it here.

Environmental concerns on the rise
Consumer magazine has written this interesting article, covering the rise of environmental concerns by Kiwi consumers. It refers to Waikato University research, which found 20 per cent of Kiwi companies had set targets to reduce their emissions, and 24 per cent had targets to reduce water consumption. A recent KPMG survey found 23 per cent of businesses surveyed had their reports independently reviewed.

Green Bond issue a success - $200mn raised
Auckland Council says it is the first organisation in NZ to successfully issue Green Bonds, raising $200 million to fund electric trains and associated infrastructure. Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says, “We are the first council in NZ to issue green bonds. It is a clear signal that Auckland is committed to investing in low emissions technology and protecting our environment."

Marine Stewardship Council turns 20
The international Marine Stewardship Council is celebrating its 20th anniversary. It was set up by Unilever and WWF, to drive more sustainable fishing practices, using science-based and stakeholder-driven programmes. Globally, 12 per cent of wild marine catch is MSC certified, but in NZ more than half of our wild catch is certified to the MSC Standard. Read more.

Upcoming elections - Advisory Board + FLP Alumni
It's nearly SBC election time! The nomination period for the SBC Advisory Board and Future Leaders' Alumni representative will run from 16 - 25 July, and voting from 23 July - 8 August. An announcement of the results will happen at SBC's Annual Council Meeting on 15 August. Check your inbox for further details.

Job Alert
The Nature Conservancy is looking for a dynamic leader to provide strategic direction and inspirational leadership, to start up their New Zealand Country Program, and to influence New Zealand’s role in global conservation. For more information, please click here.

Zespri is looking for a Sustainability manager, to develop and facilitate Zespri’s Sustainability Strategic Framework and leading initiatives, which improve the sustainability of the kiwifruit industry and stimulate business innovation and development. More here.

Upcoming Events

Sustainable Business Council Annual Council Meeting
The future of work is now - Keeping pace in a rapidly changing world

When: Wednesday, 15 August
1.00pm-2.00pm Liaison Delegate Session
3.00pm- 5.00pm Annual Council Meeting
Where: Spark Conference Centre, 167 Victoria Street W, Auckland
Save the date!

The birth of the new Carbon Footprint Standard for Products
Carbon footprint messages for products are increasingly used as a competitive advantage in the market place. So far there was no international agreement on the rules. A few days ago 85% of the ISO member states approved ISO FDIS 14067. The standard clearly defines how the calculation needs to be done.
What does this mean for New Zealand? thinkstep and Ekos will discuss in a webinar on 5 July.

Register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2625600073968681731

Introduction to the Zero Carbon Bill
Enviro-Mark Solutions is organising a session to support organisations’ understanding of the Zero Carbon Bill, its intent and how to complete a submission for your company.

When: Friday, 6 July, 7:45 am to 9:45 am (8 am start with light breakfast provided)
Where: Auckland
More info here.

Save the date!
2018 Asia Pacific Energy Leaders Summit
The 3D Vision - New Energy Perspectives - this summit is the essential biennial conference for business and policy leaders, along with energy and technology professionals.
It will feature outstanding international experts and aims to help decision-makers navigate the disruptive forces that are provoking profound global change.

When: 31 October - 1 November, Wellington.
More information here.

Event series on child poverty, wellbeing and human capital

Westpac and KPMG are sponsoring a Presbyterian Support Northern Lecture Series focused on child poverty.
The are several events in Wellington and Auckland in July, which will cover a broad range of issues, including social housing, child poverty measures and public investment.

INTEGRATED REPORTING COURSE - <IR> Approved Training
Proxima will be delivering a highly interactive learning course for Integrated Reporting practitioners. SBC members are eligible for a special deal - 3 persons for the price of 2.

Where: Auckland central
When: 25/26 July, Auckland. Read more here

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