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Business leaders meet on climate action
Last week, several of New Zealand's most respected business leaders had dinner together. To talk about climate change. And to explore what they might do together to make a difference. Read our Executive Director Abbie Reynold's blog here. 
Poverty amid prosperity - Fairfax feature
Fairfax's great new series on the Sustainable Development Goals featured Westpac's actions that align with Goal 1 - No Poverty. The series is examining the work Kiwi businesses are doing to meet some of the 17 Global Goals. Westpac CEO David McLean said, "If all businesses thought what is the little thing they can do, that can make quite a difference." Read more here.
Climate change, zoo revolutions, and more
Reporting season is truly upon us, presenting a fascinating and diverse picture of members' sustainability strategies and initiatives. It is awesome to see so many companies writing about the challenges they're facing, as well as the successes. Grab a cup of tea (or two) and have a look at the reports from Air New Zealand, Christchurch Airport, Toyota NZ and Wellington Zoo.
Financing the transition to a low emissions economy
Westpac has set a new target to increase lending to climate change solutions in New Zealand and Australia, from $6 billion to $10 billion by 2020. It will also facilitate $3 billion more in green investment bonds. The company has also outlined five principles and five actions that will contribute to the goal of a zero emission future. Karen Silk, General Manager, Commercial, Corporate & Institutional, said, "If businesses reduce emissions by investing in new technology and new ways of doing things we will succeed in reducing climate impact." Read more here.
Sustainability role at Mercury
Mercury is looking for someone with a sophisticated understanding of the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) landscape to provide ESG input into key projects, risk management, business planning and formal reporting for non-financial matters. Click here for the job description.
State of CSR survey 
The 2018 Australian Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility’s (ACCSR) State of CSR survey registration period is open, and you can sign up your organisation to be in the running for the CSR Top 3 in New Zealand. This year’s theme will be CSR as a driver of innovation, with a side snapshot on how some businesses are tackling slavery issues in their supply chain. For more information and to register, visit ACCSR’s website here.
Sustainability priorities in the news
Great to see SBC Executive Director Abbie Reynolds interviewed on TV3's show The Nation, talking about member businesses who say their priorities include long-term strategies to tackle climate change, and making sure that no New Zealander gets left behind. It was a great opportunity to reinforce these priorities, which were outlined in the SBC Election Manifesto that recently featured in Business Plus magazine. 
Important dates
Friday 20th October - State of CSR company registration period closes. For more information contact Alison aherft@businessnz.org.nz 
Friday 8th December - Closing date for entries Australasian Reporting Awards http://www.arawards.com.au/
SBC's whakataukī for the week
Mā te rongo, ka mōhio; Mā te mōhio, ka mārama; Mā te mārama, ka mātau; Mā te mātau, ka ora.        Through resonance comes cognisance; through cognisance comes understanding; through understanding comes knowledge; through knowledge comes life and well-being.

Upcoming Events
(How to) Push Go on the Global Goals
A networking event to share stories of successes and challenges when mapping business goals against the Sustainable Development Goals, and how working together can help you achieve them.
 
Speakers include Vector’s Chief Risk Officer, Kate Beddoe, and SBC’s Manager of Climate and Resources, Kate Alcock. Invitations and the Livestream link will be sent soon, but get this event in your diary!

When: Wed 8th November. Arrive 8:30am for 9:00am start. Finishes 10:00am. 
Where: Generator, Britomart, Auckland.  More information & RSVP details here.
SBC TechTalk: Social Enterprise & Social Procurement
A webinar chat with Ākina's General Manager, Louise Aitkin and NZ Post's Head of Sustainability, Dawn Baggaley, about the spectrum of social enterprise models, including social procurement, and the business value of engaging with them.
 
When: Wed 25th October. 10:00-11:00am 
Where: Online webinar. More information & RSVP details here.
Massey University presents: Surviving Automation
Academic and industry experts talk about in-demand skills and strategies to help you thrive in an automated future.
Auckland 17th Oct | Wellington 18th Oct | Palmerston Nth 19th Oct
Catapult launches Leaders Like You
Join the Catapult team for the launch of their new book, Leaders Like You, to hear their insights into what good leadership looks like.

Where: Unity Books, Welington
When: Wednesday 25th October, 6-7:30pm.
Click here for more information and RSVP details.
Future-proofing the New Zealand economy
The Ministry for the Environment and Auckland Council invite SBC members to an Auckland Conversation on Future-proofing the New Zealand economy, following the release of the Our Atmosphere and Climate 2017 report the same day.
Facilitated by Kim Hill, this event is an opportunity to take part in a conversation about the report’s findings and discuss the transformative change needed to respond to climate change. The event will be held on Thursday 19th October in Auckland. Click here for more information and it will also be streamed live. 
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