Digital disruption and sustainability
You are invited to attend a SBC TechTalk webinar on the impact of new digital technologies and systems on a business's sustainability strategies and performance. The co-presenters are Lee Stewart (Sustainability Manager, Fujitsu) and Johneen Morris (Group ICT Applications Support Manager, SKYCITY) and Alison Herft (SBC).
When: Thursday, 7 June, 11:00am-12 noon
Where: Register online through Debbie Bougen dbougen@businessnz.org.nz
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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 workshops, where you’ll be able to explore Science-Based Target setting in more detail.
When: Wednesday, 20 June, 10 - 1130 am
Webinar
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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!
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Inaugural infrastructure sustainability summit
The summit will explore the issues, challenges and best practise examples for delivering resilient, sustainable infrastructure in New Zealand.
Keynote address by Associate Minister for Transport, the Hon. Julie Anne Genter on how infrastructure can deliver better social and environmental outcomes.
Interactive panels on: Climate change resilience, innovation and technologies, and regional investment and local communities.
Find out more here.
When: 7 June, Auckland
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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, we 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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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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