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Government announces changes to CRD regime |
The Government’s announced changes to Aotearoa New Zealand’s climate-related disclosures-regime, lifting the threshold for mandatory climate reporting and dropping an estimated 60 companies out of the regime. Deemed director liability breaches of the Climate Standards will also be removed, while broader liability settings for reporting entities will remain. Read the full announcement here, and further Chapman Tripp insights here.
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Are you, or is someone from your business, travelling to Belém for COP30 next month? We are currently working on an engagement plan for members and are hoping to connect with any individuals who will be on the ground taking part in the action. Please get in touch if you or a representative from your organisation is attending.
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New report: Accelerating Net-Zero
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Deloitte has released a new report, Accelerating Net-Zero: Unlocking New Zealand’s climate potential, exploring the country’s distinct advantages and most pressing challenges on its journey to net-zero. Outlined are five recommendations for New Zealand to accelerate its net-zero ambitions. Read the report and get in touch with Deloitte experts to discuss further.
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Reflections from Adaptation Futures 2025 |
What do superheroes, insurance, and trust all have in common? They were all front and centre at the Adaptation Futures Conference 2025 in Ōtautahi Christchurch last week. Check out the top takeaways, and what they mean for business, in this latest blog from SBC’s Sustainability Manager – Climate & Environment Charlotte Kootstra.
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Investment in nature is investment in your business
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Taking action to help nature is no longer optional for business – it’s a strategic imperative for success. And when everyone works together – individuals, communities, businesses, iwi and government – to invest in nature, our economy thrives, people thrive and most importantly nature thrives for generations to come. Find out how your business can get involved with DOC’s Always Be Naturing.
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New platform for Planetary Solutions |
University of Auckland has announced an exciting new partnership with media outlet Newsroom, providing a platform to share expert pieces, insights and solution-oriented content relating to advancing planetary solutions. Check out the latest pieces here. Have ideas for content? Please get in touch directly with the University of Auckland team.
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Ag sector continues to drive methane reduction
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Two experienced agribusiness leaders have been appointed to the AgriZeroNZ board to help the public-private joint venture drive the adoption of new tools to reduce on-farm emissions. AgriZeroNZ has already invested in 14 ventures and research projects with the first tools expected to become available next year. LIC’s ‘Methane Barn’ a new state-of-the-art methane research factory was also opened in Waikato.
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Private Sector emphasises urgency on Modern Slavery |
The Responsible Investment Association Australia (RIAA) is calling for further support from NZ businesses for its joint statement supporting modern slavery legislation. A recent Op Ed from Rob Fyfe reflected on RIAA’s collaboration, and the urgent need to address the issue. If your organisation would like to get involved, contact the RIAA Policy team.
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TISFD releases key discussion paper
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The Taskforce on Inequality and Social Related Financial Disclosures (TISFD) has published its Conceptual Foundations discussion paper, marking a vital step toward a common language for addressing social and inequality issues. Once finalised, it will underpin a disclosure framework to help businesses and financial institutions better understand and report on their impacts, risks, and opportunities related to people. Read the paper here.
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In this week’s Reporting Corner, we are pleased to share reports from Beca, and Briscoe Group.
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NEW: Freight decarbonisation in action: Introducing the Low Emission Freight Certificate (LEFC) Online | 19 October 2025 | 10:00am
SBC and EECA are pleased to invite you to an upcoming online event introducing the Low Emission Freight Certificate (LEFC) – a proposed market-based mechanism designed to help reduce emissions from Aotearoa New Zealand’s heavy freight sector.
This 45-minute session will provide an overview of the LEFC system, which enables freight operators using low-emission technologies (e.g. electric and hydrogen trucks) to generate certificates that can be purchased by businesses seeking to reduce their Scope 3 emissions. The system is designed to be transparent, auditable, and aligned with international best practices.
You’ll hear directly from David Taylor, the technical delivery lead, on how the certificate works in practice, and have the opportunity to ask questions and explore how your organisation can engage with the initiative.
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From pledges to progress: Risks, duties and the disclosure of sustainability targets Online | 18 November 2025 | 12:00pm
As expectations intensify and challenges mount, many organisations are grappling with setting – or resetting – sustainability targets. For boards and executive teams, this raises questions of oversight, accountability, and strategic positioning.
Join Daniel Street, Partner at DLA Piper, Judene Edgar, Chapter Zero New Zealand Lead and Nikki Wright, Director at Wright Communications, as they examine these issues and share real-world examples that illustrate what has worked, what has not, and why.
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COP30 Debrief & Dialogue: Key Insights from Belém for NZ Business Online | 27 November 2025 | 11:00am
Join SBC and Centre for Sustainable Finance for a special post-COP30 webinar unpacking key insights, reflections, and implications from the global climate negotiations and side events in Belém, Brazil.
This session will offer New Zealand businesses a vital opportunity to connect directly into the outcomes of the international conversations and hear from those who have been on the ground in Belém. Don’t miss your opportunity to share in all the climate action and sustainable finance insights, outcomes and updates from the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30).
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Sustainability Leadership Programme 2026 - Taster Session Online | 5 February 2026 | 10:00am
The Sustainability Leadership Programme (SLP) is a course delivered by Catapult and SBC designed to empower sustainability leaders to drive transformational change by giving them the connections, tactics and confidence to make a measurable impact.
Join us for this free online taster session where you will hear from past participants on how SLP has had a positive impact on not only their leadership within their current role and organisation, but also beyond.
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NEW: Supporting credible markets and nature-based solutions in Aotearoa New Zealand Online | 28 October 2025 | 11:30am
The NZ Government is focused on enabling private capital flows towards climate and nature solutions from a broader range of sources, including using voluntary nature credit markets.
The NZ sustainable finance taxonomy (NZ Taxonomy), currently under development, is a standardised framework that will set expectations for the environmental performance of economic activities. This enables capital providers to mobilise and direct capital towards eligible economic activities. The NZ Taxonomy will give financial market participants clarity and confidence on environmental performance of economic activities.
In this webinar, Matt Cowie, Partner, Climate Change and Sustainability Services at EY, and Andy Reisinger, Co-chair of the NZ Taxonomy Technical Expert Group, will discuss how the NZ Taxonomy can support the Government’s objective.
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NEW: ISEP – Aotearoa Christmas Network Event Online | 13 November 2025 | 4:30pm
Join ISEP New Zealand in partnership with Hays - Recruiting Agency for their Aotearoa's 2025 Christmas Function.
Join us for our final social networking event of the year, open to all Sustainability and Environmental professionals. After a year full of challenges and change, this is a perfect opportunity to unwind, connect with like-minded peers, and recharge for the year ahead.
Enjoy a relaxed and engaging atmosphere with drinks and nibbles provided while catching up on the latest developments in sustainability – you might discover something new!
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Blue and Green Technology Conference 2025 Auckland | 2-3 December 2025 | 8:00am - 7:00pm
This dynamic two-day event brings together innovators, entrepreneurs, researchers, and decision-makers to accelerate clean technology solutions for a climate-resilient future. Whether you’re from government, academia, or industry, this conference offers a powerful platform for knowledge exchange, partnerships, and action.
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