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New Air New Zealand Sustainability Framework
The new Air New Zealand Sustainability Framework was presented in Auckland yesterday, with announcements including a commitment to carbon neutral growth from 2020, the launch of a new initiative to reduce in-flight waste and switching to electricity to power its aircraft while on the tarmac. Air New Zealand's Head of Sustainability Lisa Daniell says, “Reducing our carbon emissions is a key goal under our Sustainability Framework."
Social enterprise impact and new marketplace
The social enterprise dial was turned up to 11 last week at the Social Enterprise World Forum in Christchurch. Ākina Foundation and EY launched the Impact Investment Report, which looks at new methods of funding social and environmental projects. NZ Post also announced its commitment to purchase goods and services from at least three social enterprises over the next 12 months. And NZ Post, in partnership with Ākina, will fund an online marketplace where businesses can buy from certified social enterprises.
Westpac awarded first DVFREE Tick
Westpac NZ has received the first DVFREE Tick in New Zealand from Shine, a domestic violence specialist organisation. Westpac NZ is training hundreds of its employees to help victims of violence. Read CEO David Maclean's article on why family violence is a workplace issue all employers should address.
Countdown bag ban
Countdown has announced plans to remove plastic bags from supermarkets by the end of 2018. The company says they made the decision after discovering 83% of their customers supported phasing out single-use plastic carrier bags. Managing director Dave Chambers says, "This move will result in the removal of 350 million plastic bags from our waste stream and environment." Read more here.
Sustainable stock exchange rankings
New Zealand is ranked 38 - up three places since last year - in the latest Measuring Sustainability Disclosure Report. The report ranks 55 global exchanges on overall sustainability disclosure. It concluded the world’s largest companies are under-reporting sustainability policies and performance, hampering investors’ access to data that will allow them to play a full role in the transition to a low emissions economy. Read the report findings and recommendations here.
Big GHG reductions for Auckland Airport
Congratulations Auckland Airport for a 26% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. This was achieved through a combination of plant and equipment upgrade in the international terminal, collaborating with technology partners to ensure the latest building management systems are in place, benefiting from an increasing amount of renewable energy in the New Zealand grid, introducing plug-in hybrid and hybrid vehicles into its vehicle fleet and continuing its focus on waste and water minimisation. 
Electric cars charge on
Z Energy has helped Mevo increase its fleet of electric cars for hire. Spokesman Jonathan Hill said every company in New Zealand was facing some element of change risk. "It is very clear in our business where that disruption will come from. We want to evolve our business so we have a long term future." Read more here.

Mercury and Cityhop have teamed up to enable the addition of electric vehicles to Cityhop’s car sharing platform. Mercury CEO, Fraser Whineray says, “This partnership between Mercury and Cityhop is about testing innovative and sustainable approaches to ease Auckland’s transport challenges.” Read more here.
Catapult launches leadership book
What three attributes do Kiwis look for most in their leaders? And what is different about leadership in New Zealand? You're invited to join the Catapult team for the launch of their new book, Leaders Like You, to hear their insights into what good leadership looks like. It'll be in Wellington on Wednesday 25th October, click here for RSVP details.
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 tō tātou whanaungatanga e whakataki i te ritenga tika
By our kinship we strive to meet our present and future needs

Upcoming Events
Keen to see what events we're planning for next year? We've now got a new quick-check events calendar on our website about sustainability topics we'll be covering in the next few months, and which great speakers we'll be hosting. Once exact dates and places are confirmed we'll update details in the events calendar and this Pānui.  
(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, 28 Customs St East, Auckland.  
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. Invitations will be sent soon, and you can register your interest in advance with Debbie Bougen dbougen@businessnz.org.nz
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
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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