Ports of Auckland whale protection success The introduction of a voluntary speed limit for ships in Auckland Harbour to reduce whale deaths in Hauraki Gulf has worked. Since the initiative started in 2013, Ports of Auckland reports there has been no whale deaths. Ship noise in the Gulf has also been significantly reduced. Click here for the research findings and here for the whale protection protocol.
Electric vehicles take off in NZ New statistics from the Ministry of Transport show that electric vehicles are growing rapidly in popularity across New Zealand. And it's not going to stop any time soon - it's expected that EVs will make up 40% of NZ's fleet by 2040. Read media coverage here and here, and MoT statistics here.
The low-down on Auckland's low carbon plan Auckland aims to reduce overall emissions by 40 per cent by 2040. The 2017 Low Carbon Auckland Annual update shows that the region has made progress, but it needs "an ambitious and accelerated reduction in emissions as we also prepare for the impacts of a changing climate."
New year, new jobs Ākina has three jobs up for grabs - GM Operations, People Experience Manager, and Programme Manager (Tairāwhiti). Read more about Ākina's work and values, and click here for the job descriptions.
Taking on sustainability in 2018 & Tickled Pink Come have a drink with the SBC team and members to talk about projects and priorities for the year ahead, plus an interactive session with Tickled Pink on transforming business performance through happiness.
New Zealand Sustainable Development Goal Summit Bringing together business, government, civil society, and the tertiary sector to work on ideas for delivering the Sustainable Development Goals in NZ. When: Monday 23rd April Where: Victoria University of Auckland More details and register here
SAVE THE DATE! SBC Annual Council Meeting - Wednesday 15th August.
Time and venue TBC
Proxima GRI & <IR> training courses
- Certified GRI Standards Course February 14 & 15 Auckland
- <IR> Integrated Reporting Course February 28 & March 1 Auckland More details here.
New Zealand Sustainable Development Goal Summit
