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Consultation for the Carbon Zero Bill 
New Zealanders have six weeks from today to help the government write new climate change legislation. Climate Change Minister, James Shaw, says the Zero Carbon Bill will help NZ reduce emissions and adapt to climate change. “The Zero Carbon Bill is about providing stability and predictability, by setting out a clear path and a plan to upgrade our economy and help ensure a stable climate for the future". More info here
The Plastic Packaging Declaration
A number of SBC members, including L'Oreal NZ, Countdown, New Zealand Post and Unilever NZ, have signed the joint New Zealand Plastic Packaging Declaration. It's a declaration that commits each company to switch to 100 per cent reusable, refillable, recyclable or compostable packaging by 2025, or earlier. Read more.
SeatSmart recycles 8,000 child car seats
3R Group's SeatSmart child car seat recycling programme has diverted more than 8,000 child car seats from landfill since its launch in April 2016. It's estimated 40,000 car seats go to the dump every year. 3R says the growth of the SeatSmart scheme shows, "how the public is starting to think and act in more sustainable ways". More here.
NZ's newest micro (and sustainable) brewery 
Lion is opening a microbrewery in Christchurch, which puts sustainability, innovation and the community at the heart of how it operates. The Fermentist has previously featured in a Sunday Star-Times series, based on the UN Sustainable Development Goals. It will collect rain water and use an electric boiler and solar panels to reduce emissions. Customers will also be encouraged to reduce packaging and bring their own glass vessels. 
New carbon emissions tracker on Flick app
Flick has released a new option on its smartphone app called CHOICE, which allows people to track their emissions impact, as well as power use. Customers can now opt to receive alerts whenever the carbon impact of the national electricity grid goes over a certain threshold and receive a summary of approximate emissions on a weekly basis. More here.
Hunting for NZ's best SDG story
The Narrative Imperative campaign has published more than 200 stories about the projects going on in NZ to deliver the UN Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. Please read the awesome stories here and vote for your favourite here. The winner will receive a $5,000 prize. 
Starting to set your Science-Based Target
Over 100 people took part in our May workshop about Science-Based Targets, convened in partnership with WWF New Zealand and Enviro-Mark Solutions. On top of the technical ‘how-to’, a great Q+A session answered lots of frequently asked questions. Watch a re-run here.
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. Please keep an eye on your inbox for further details.
Oji Fibre Solutions joins SBC
Welcome to the whānau Oji Fibre Solutions NZ. Oji Fibre Solutions is one of Australasia’s leading producers of market pulp, paper and fibre based packaging. It is committed to producing environmentally sustainable products and believes it will be key to NZ's future low-carbon economy.  

Upcoming Events


Science-Based Targets: Target setting and approaches
Setting a long-term emissions target?  Want to know how to navigate the Science-Based Targets submission process? Join SBC, WWF New Zealand and Enviro-Mark Solutions for an in-depth workshop, where you’ll be able to explore Science-Based Target setting in more detail. 

When:
Wednesday, 20 June, 10 - 1130
Where: Online - details to follow

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!

“Backward, forward, outward, inward” - The 4 dimensions of materiality assessment

thinkstep invites you to attend a webinar exploring, 'How to take materiality beyond reporting: Informing strategy and engaging with internal and external stakeholders'.


Rachel Reynolds, Senior Communications Manager at Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, will share how materiality assessment is helping Fisher and Paykel Healthcare move toward GRI and Integrated Reporting. And Barbara Nebel, from thinkstep, will reflect on the four dimensions of materiality assessment. 

When: Thursday, 14 June, 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM NZST 
For more information, please contact 
Matthias Nebel

Chris Jarvis on corporate volunteering and the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Don't miss Chris Jarvis from Realized Worth speak on Corporate Volunteering and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
By integrating a few basic concepts into employee volunteer experiences, businesses can guide people to challenge assumptions, become alert to new ideas, orient to what those ideas mean for them, and take action toward new behaviours rooted in inclusivity, compassion, and empathy – resulting in better employees, better companies, and better communities.
This event is designed for CSR or Citizenship leads and coordinators.

When: 26 June, Auckland and 27 June, Wellington.
More info
here

Auckland Conversations:
Exposed? Truth, consequences and aspirations for a climate-ready city 

In collaboration with New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC)

The future for Auckland and NZ is being determined by decisions made today.  It’s time to get it right. 
Join international sustainability expert Matt Petersen and panelists, as they discuss the challenges we face as a city to get climate ready - and what it could mean if we don't.
This Auckland Conversation aims to challenge what we’re telling ourselves about our current progress, explore the consequences of the status-quo, and offer aspirations for a climate-ready Auckland. More Information here.

When: 21 June, Auckland

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 14
 events in Wellington and Auckland over June and July will cover a broad range of issues, including social housing, child poverty measures and public investment. 

Protected Areas Symposium

Lincoln University and the New Zealand Conservation Authority invite you to attend the conference, Towards Implementing a 2050 vision for the protected areas of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Aotearoa New Zealand is working to become predator free by 2050. But there are many other challenges facing our protected areas.
This conference brings together policy, mana whenua, planning and management, recreation, tourism and innovation, as we develop a 2050 vision for the protected areas of Aotearoa New Zealand. More info
here.

When: 20/21 June  
Where: Lincoln University, Christchurch

 
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
Save the date!
2018 Asia Pacific Energy Leaders Summit

The 3D Vision - New Energy Perspectives
 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, Te Papa, Wellington.
 
More information here.
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