This is the first of two in-depth workshops, convened by SBC, WWF and Enviro-Mark Solutions, to help businesses make a start on setting a science-based emissions target. Speakers talk about how to ensure your emissions inventory is up to scratch and how to choose a scenario that’s right for your business.
Convened by SBC, WWF New Zealand and Enviro-Mark Solutions in April 2018, speakers talk about what the Science-Based Targets Initiative is and give an overview of the steps involved in setting a science-based emissions target. Martin Fryer, Sustainability Manager, Mercury Energy, shares his learning from working in two large New Zealand businesses to set science-based targets.
Felipe Arango, MD of BSD Consulting, talks about blockchain’s connection with sustainability, measuring natural capital, and financial inclusion.
A networking event for SBC members to hear about the sustainability projects and priorities for the year ahead, and to participate in a Tickled Pink session on happiness in the workplace.
On Wednesday 24th January, Colmar Brunton presented the results of the latest Better Futures report to over 100 businesses.
Watch the video of our event on how your business can align its strategy with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, with practical tips on how to engage your Board and senior management.
On Thursday 14th September, over 80 Sustainable Business Council members shared ideas about how sustainability can fit with a business’s brand narrative.
Professor Will Steffen, who works with the Stockholm Resilience Centre and is Councillor at Australia’s Climate Council, visited New Zealand to talk to business and government about climate change.
Professor Will Steffen, who works with the Stockholm Resilience Centre and is Councillor at Australia’s Climate Council, visited New Zealand to talk to business and government about climate change.
Sustainable Business Council Annual Meeting 2017 – Delivering value through partnerships.
At the NZ launch of the State of CSR Review 2017, Dr Leeora Black, Managing Director of the Australian Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility, said that the surveyed NZ organisations see managing regulatory impacts as a top priority, and that gender equality is the top UN Sustainable Development Goal that these companies want to address.
“Trust impacts brand power and brand value,” said Sarah Bolger, Chief Client Officer at Colmar Brunton. Sarah talked about what it means for a company to have a good reputation and how three SBC members – Air New Zealand, Toyota and Z Energy – topped this year’s Colmar Brunton Corporate Reputation Index.