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Growing Better: Transforming land use
The Food and Land Use Coalition has released a new report detailing 10 critical transitions to tackle the climate crisis and feed the world. It says by 2030 it is possible to bring climate change under control, protect nature, ensure more healthy diets for all, improve nutrition security, strengthen rural economies and unlock USD4.5 trillion in new business opportunities each year. 
Future of Work – your chance to innovate
As the WBCSD issues a leadership statement on the future of work, people leaders from our members are collaborating on four projects to create an inclusive, sustainable Future of Work where people thrive in society. Check out the pitch videos: New ways of learning, diversity, inclusion and belonging, new economic models, and no one left behind. If you have what it takes to join them, contact Robert Perry.
Minding the gap
In a laudable move for transparency, Westpac NZ has taken a close look at its gender pay gap, with help from Deloitte and the NZ Work Research Institute at AUT. It has also identified some ways to address the gap, including increasing the proportion of top management who are women to 50% by 2025. 
Incorporating the SDGS into your business
The SDGs provide a way for businesses to make a difference, even if they haven’t considered sustainability before. In the latest issue of Business Plus, Abbie talks about what she learnt in New York and how smaller businesses can engage with the SDGs. 
Christchurch airports' new budget line
Business units at Christchurch Airport have a new line to meet in their annual budgets. The company has introduced carbon emissions budgets, as a way of increasing awareness of the issue across the business, and prepare for a future where carbon will incur a cost. 
Vector trials new extreme weather predictor
Vector and IBM are trialing new technology that predicts where power outages are likely to occur during extreme weather events, and where trees could interfere with powerlines across Auckland. This New Zealand first pilot will go live in October. 
Voluntary emissions offsetting for business
The Ministry for the Environment has released a guide to help organisations ensure any voluntary offsetting of emissions is done credibly. The guide was developed with the help of EECA, Enviro-Mark Solutions, The Warehouse Group, Westpac New Zealand, Air New Zealand and Mercury. 
KPMG now certified climate bonds verifier
KPMG NZ is now a certified verifier under the Climate Bonds Initiative’s Climate Bond Standards and Certification Scheme, enabling them to help Kiwi companies mobilise capital for ambitious climate action. 
Plastic recycling fantastic
Farmers and growers are achieving record-breaking volumes of plastic recycling through Agrecovery, with a 43% increase in rural plastic coming back for recycling at Agrecovery’s sites, events and via on-farm pick-ups. 437 tonnes of plastic containers collected over the past year are now being given new life.
Sustainability Leadership in a Changing World
Applications are now open for SBC’s Sustainability Leadership Programme, delivered by Catapult, and early bird registrations close on 31 October. Five alumni have kindly shared their insights from this year’s leadership programme. This week we hear from Jamie Henry, the WasteLine Manager for OCS Ltd. 
A helping hand for social enterprise
Impact Investment Readiness Grants, run by Ākina, are for social enterprises and impact-driven businesses to spend on professional services to prepare for investment. Encourage an impact-driven business you know to apply for a grant of up to $20,000. Applications close Friday 20 September. 
Team New Zealand leaning in to wind power
The Genesis School-Gen programme will help students to discover how Emirates Team New Zealand’s new mono-foiling boat will reach speeds of almost 95km/hr, using the power of wind. New science, technology, engineering and maths resources “Harnessing the Power of the Wind,” which has a science focus, and “Measuring Wind Power,” with a maths focus, are now live on the School-gen website (Level 3-4 tab).
SBC Annual Snapshot 2018/19 now online
Catch up with the latest snapshot of SBC activity, released at the recent Annual Council Meeting. We look back at achievements and events in the past year. 
Job Alerts
Auckland Council - Senior Māori Engagement Advisor
Contact Energy - Sustainability and Māori Relationships Advisor (Kaipūmau Taiao, Hononga Māori) - fixed-term, based in Taupō.
Sanford - General Manager Sustainability
Come and work with us! 
Executive Director - applications close 20 September 
Member Manager - applications close 27 September 
Events

Embed: Strategies to influence climate action in your business 
Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, 24 September
As business awareness of climate change continues to gain momentum, how do you translate this into tangible action? Following the EMBARK conference, come along for an inspirational and informative session on ways to influence climate action behaviour in your business.
Register and more information 

Webinar: NZ's Consumption Footprint
Online, 3 October, 12 - 12:45pm
Consumption footprint is the area needed to produce what we consume and absorb waste. Aotearoa’s is one of the largest in the world. Join Jeff Vickers (Senior Consultant, thinkstep) and Adele Rose (Chief Executive, 3R) as we explore life-cycle thinking, waste, and what your business can do to reduce our footprint.
Register and more information

Climate-related risk - creating value from good governance 
Auckland, 22 October, 7 - 8:45am 
Speakers Jonathan Mason (Director, Air NZ, Vector, Westpac, Zespri) Mike Roan (CFO, Meridian) and Karen Silk (GM Commercial Corporate & Institutional, Westpac) explore why managing climate risk is vital to ensuring the future of your business. This event is open to CEOs, CFOs and Directors. 
RSVP by 23 Sept: Register and more information 

Sustainability leadership in a changing world
Auckland, May, June & September 2020  
Applications are open now for the 2020 Sustainability Leaders Programme delivered in partnership with Catapult. Early bird applications close 31 October and all applications are due by 29 November. Non SBC members are welcome to apply.

Science-Based Targets workshops - thinkstep
Speakers include Christchurch International Airport, The New Zealand Merino Company, WWF-New Zealand, SkyCity and Mercury Energy. 
Entry is free for SBC members
Christchurch: 20 September | Auckland: 26 September

Navigating to Smart and Sustainable Logistics Procurement 
Online, 20 September 
BSR, Smart Freight Centre and WBCSD webinar for logistics professionals looking for guidance on reducing emissions and pollutants in the supply chain. 
Register and more information

School Strike 4 Climate NZ
Nationwide, 27 September
More information

International Coffee Day
Worldwide, 1 October 
Support farmers and workers in developing countries by sharing a picture of your cup of Fairtrade coffee on Instagram in the days leading up to International Coffee Day. Tag @FairtradeNZ #everycupempowers #internationalcoffeeday. 

Environmental Product Declaration Workshop
Auckland, 3 October, 3-5pm
The Life Cycle Association of New Zealand and Fletcher Building will host a workshop focusing on the business value of Environmental Product Declarations, EPDs. Speakers include Helen Jenkins, Fletcher Building and Barbara Nebel, thinkstep. 
Register and more information 

Climate Change & Business Conference 2019
Auckland, 8 - 9 October 
Register and more information

A Zero Carbon Christchurch – a business focussed conference 
Christchurch, 11 October 
Sustainable Business Network and Enviro-Mark Solutions invite you to explore what a Zero Carbon Christchurch means for your business.
Register and more information. 

Go Global 2019 Export Conference 
Auckland, 17 October
Register and more information 

Beyond Green to Gold: The imperative for environmental, social, and economic sustainability 
Trans Tasman Business Circle Insight Series 
Auckland, 18 October, 12 to 2 pm
Panel includes Dr Ann Smith, CEO Enviro-Mark Solutions and Mike Bennetts, CEO Z Energy. 
Register and more information

Convergence for a carbon transition 2020 - 2030
Nationwide, 21-22 November
New Zealand engineering organisations are hosting a conference on designing the necessary transition away from fossil fuels. 
Register and more information 
For other low emissions events see the Climate Leaders Coalition events calendar.
19 September 2019






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