Climate change greatest driver of innovation since World War II Abbie Reynolds' opinion piece in The Spinoff outlines why Aotearoa’s transition to a low emissions economy is an enormous business opportunity. She says, "As a country, we need to engage in positive and consistent storytelling which will normalise the transition and motivate action." Read the article here.
Clean water and sanitation
This week's Fairfax article based on a UN Sustainable Development Goals features DB Breweries and Christchurch International Airport's work that aligns with Goal 6, Clean Water and Sanitation. DB's Corporate Affairs Director, Amber McEwen, said conserving water "made good sense" and Christchurch Airport's GM Strategy and Sustainability, Rhys Boswell, said, "It is our job, as kaitiaki, to ensure we do our best to look after this place. To protect and, where possible, improve it for future generations." Read the article here.
Top 10 Māori organisations Congratulations Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Whātua ō Ōrakei and Moana New Zealand are among the top 5 in the Deloitte 2017 Māori organisations list. The Spinoff guest writer, Joshua Hitchcock, says, "It’s important to acknowledge and recognise the success of these Māori organisations...Economic strength and independence supports and strengthens tino rangatiratanga." Read the article here.
Westpac on responsible investment and women in power New research by Westpac NZ shows that almost half of KiwiSavers want to know more about where their funds are investedand two out of five prefer to have their money in companies making a positive difference. The bank also commissioned research into women in leadership roles, with the key finding that increasing the proportion of women in management roles to 50% could grow the economy by $881 million.
Vodafone seeks innovation ideas Vodafone's Innovation Fund is open for applications, closing Wednesday 31st January. The fund has been set up to support innovative work that aims to create better outcomes for NZ's most excluded and disadvantaged youth. Read more here.
Radical change for the motor industry Toyota NZ chief executive and Chair of the SBC Advisory Board, Alistair Davis, has forecast dramatic change in the motor industry over the next 20 years. He says, "The days of the internal combustion engine are numbered...And when that happens, it's going to change everything - from how cars are built, to how dealerships operate. It's going to be that radical." Read the Stuff article here.
Catapult Community Leader Scholarships Catapult will make four Community Leader Scholarships available in February 2018. Applicants' criteria includes demonstrated passion and commitment to creating positive social change, and grit, courage, and perseverance. Readmore here.
Upcoming Events
* New date * Taking on sustainability in 2018 & Tickled Pink Come have a drink with the SBC team and members to talk about plans, projects and priorities for the year ahead and to interact with a Tickled Pink presentation on transforming business performance through alignment and happiness.
* New date * Taking on sustainability in 2018 & Tickled Pink
