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See you at the ACM and joint strategy launch
In his latest update, Mike has the details on the SBC/CLC strategy launch on 24 September, and the SBC Annual Council Meeting on 29 September. Read the transcript. 
SBC members lead government carbon reporting 
Media scrutiny of organisations' carbon target setting and reporting took a new direction this week, with Stuff's Charlie Mitchell looking at how well public sector agencies are doing. Our public sector members like EECA and Ministry for the Environment got an honourable mention, and we appreciate your leadership for the whole sector. 
Covid-19 response a big responsibility
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare's products are crucial for dealing with Covid-19 - but caring for their people has underpinned their response, chief executive Lewis Gradon told RNZ. 
Covid-19, climate change and community 
What are 10 key questions to consider in planning and implementing a holistic and just recovery in these turbulent times? Our recovery choices will shape our future, Professor Bruce Glavovic, Massey University, writes in this Stuff piece. 
Project to tackle agricultural plastic waste  
Agrecovery has received support from the Ministry of the Environment’s Waste Minimisation Fund for a project repurposing agricultural plastics, such as the bags used for fertiliser, seed, and feed, as well as netting, silage wrap and twine, for farmers and growers.
Stirring the Pot: The true value of LCA with HERA
The latest episode of HERA’s Stirring the Pot podcast has an easily accessible guide to Life Cycle Assessment from thinkstep-anz’s Emily Townsend. The podcast introduces LCA as the tool that goes beyond just counting carbon when quantifying environmental impact. 
NZ HR Awards now open for 2021
Good HR practice is crucial to ensure your people thrive. The NZ HR Awards, organised by HRNZ, recognise excellence and outstanding achievement within New Zealand’s HR community. Downer New Zealand, Livestock Improvement Corporation and Synlait were recognised in 2020. Entries for individuals and organisations are now open.
The Oscars of purpose-led business
Entries are now open from across the Asia Pacific for the Shared Value Awards. AIA Australia won last year for their Vitality programme, now available in New Zealand.  
Save the planet, save ourselves
The WWF has released the Living Planet 2020 Report, which shows that the same environmental destruction - such as deforestation, unsustainable agriculture and the illegal wildlife trade - which contributes to virus outbreaks like COVID-19, has caused a 68 per cent average decline in wildlife populations between 1970 and 2016. 
Curious about ESG reporting?
The Reporting Exchange is a free resource for ESG reporting – collating information on ESG reporting requirements and resources across more than 70 countries, as well as the latest news and developments.  
SDGs a ready-made framework for recovery 
The recent UN High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development reported on global progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals. The Forum emphasised that the SDGs are a ready-made universal framework to address the roots of the crisis for the “Decade of Action and Recovery”.  
SBC events

The Deloitte and Chapman Tripp Election Conference 2020
Online | Main session: September 11
More information

Priority climate action recommendations for Government  
Second online workshop | 22 September
A combined business voice for climate action
SBC and CLC member representatives are invited to contribute to a collective view on priority climate action recommendations, to be presented to political parties. This includes prioritised policies and projects that would qualify for the $12b stimulus package.
Register and more information

Building a future where people, business and nature thrive
24 September: SBC/CLC joint strategy launch - Confirm your attendance
29 September: SBC Annual Council Meeting - Confirm your attendance
More information
Other sustainability events

Webinar: Te Reo Māori in the Built Environment 
Wednesday 16 September (Māori Language Week) 11.30am – 12.30pm
To celebrate Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori, join the NZGBC online as we bring together an expert panel to discuss how we can all embed Māori design and language in our built environment. 
 Register and more information

Sustainable Logistics Roadmap 
10-session webinar training course, starting on 15 September
Freight and supply chain emissions are material issues for SBC members. This series of ten workshops will cover how to calculate and report logistics GHG emissions to customers and stakeholders; and what changes to your supply chain and customer sales process can help manage growing freight demand.
Register and more information

Diversity Awards 2020 
Watch online: Wednesday, 16 September, 5-7pm
The awards are set to take place under level 2 at Auckland’s Sky City. But those who can’t be in attendance at the theatre can watch from home or with a group of colleagues. Finalists include AA Insurance, Aurecon, Deloitte, Fletcher Building and Synlait. 
Watch here

Stories of Change NZ: Forum for the Future
Starting 17 September
A three-part series from the School of System Change which discusses how systemic frameworks can help us understand social change, and how you can facilitate group discussions using these frameworks such as Multi-Level Perspectives, Iceberg Model, and Regenerative Model.
Register and more information

Global Week to Act for SDGs 
19 - 26 September
A turning point for people and planet
How will your organisation mark the milestone of 10 years left to achieve the SDGS? Will you show your progress or demand business and governments do better? 
 We will be running a special SDG theme in Pānui on 24 September, so do send us your stories by then. 
More information

Aotearoa Conversations
21 - 25 September 
The Impact Initiative and Ākina Foundation bring you a programme of online events running parallel to the Social Enterprise World Forum (SEWF Digital).
How can we grow the impact economy in New Zealand? How can social procurement unlock spending that generates impact? What changes will support social enterprises to thrive, as our economy bounces back from Covid-19?
Register and more information

HRNZ Virtual Summit: Human connection in a changing world
Online | Thursday 24 September, 9am – 12.30pm 
The third HR Virtual Summit, in association with The Colour Code, will explore how humanity can reconnect with its purpose and leverage the power of community in this age of disruption.
Register and more information

World Energy Week Live: Connecting Energy Societies
Online | 7 - 9 October
Registrations are free for BEC and SBC members. This digital festival includes an Asia-Pacific Energy Leaders’ Panel Session with EECA’s CEO Andrew Caseley and representatives from Hong Kong, China, Japan and Singapore.
Register here - Advance registration is required. In question 4, select ‘Member Committee Member’. 

Rainbow Excellence Awards and Development Forum
Auckland | Friday 9 October 2020, 12.30pm - 5.30pm
Finalists include ASB, Auckland Council, Auckland Museum and Kiwibank. 
Register and more information

TCFD Summit 2020
Online | Friday 9 October 2020
Co-hosted by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development and the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. The speakers include Mark Carney, Peter Bakker and Larry Fink.
 Register and more information

Climate Change + Business Conference 
Aotea Centre, Auckland | DATE CHANGE: Now 11 - 12 November 
The conference will explore the extent to which businesses, policy-makers, and civil society have seized the opportunity presented by Covid-19 to transform our future. 
Register and more information

Convergence for a carbon transition | 2020-2030
Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and online | Thursday 26 November 
One-day conference with real examples of radical path change ideas from the new field of “Transition Engineering”.
Register and more information

ICNZ 2020 Speaker Series: Our climate and New Zealand's resilience into the future.
Thursday 26 November 
The Insurance Council of New Zealand's 2020 Speaker Series offers access to international and local experts to discuss the topics and issues that are affecting the sector, both here in New Zealand and around the world.  
Register and more information

Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards
25 January 2021
The Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards honour those who use their passion to make our country a better place.
More information
More information about SBC events. For other low emissions events see the Climate Leaders Coalition events calendar.

Please send your Pānui stories (30 words plus image) to: sbccomms@businessnz.org.nz 
 10 September 2020