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SDGs for business diplomacy and growth
The new Earth Security 2017 report frames the Sustainable Development Goals as the new development framework for government and business. It provides Business Diplomacy Blueprints for transforming industries in different regions and maps 39 dimensions of country risk that are material to the private sector. Download the report here.

Sustainability role at Z Energy
Do you know someone with exceptional people skills and the technical expertise to provide insights that will help guide Z Energy ’s sustainability ambitions and commitments? Who could be a change-maker across Z's retail network and help deliver sustainability outcomes across the business? If so, then tell them Z is looking for a new Sustainability Champion. It's a full-time position, based in Wellington. Read more here.

Awards and wins
Lion has won the Work-Life Balance category at the Diversity Works NZ Awards for LionFlex. People and Culture Director, Robin Davies, says the business developed its LionFlex programme to meet people’s changing needs and to ensure it could continue to attract and retain top talent. Read more here.

Congratulations Mercury and Lion for winning in multiple categories at the TVNZ marketing awards - including the Supreme Award for Mercury. And congratulations Spark and Fairfax for your sector category wins. See the full list of winners here.

Well done Wellington Zoo for being runner up in the Top Shop Awards innovation category. Read more here.

What we're reading this week
CEO of the Institute of Directors, "Kirsten Patterson, talks to Stuff about climate change. She says, "Climate change is now mainstream and is critical to long-term business sustainability."

The UK has set up a Green Finance Taskforce to help increase investment in the low carbon economy.

Connecting sustainability with brand story
Does your brand story have residual, dominant or emerging sustainability codes? Can marketers sell a better world? These were (some of) the big questions at last week's workshop, Connecting sustainability with your brand story. Watch the workshop video here and download the Good Life 2.0 Playbook here.

Important dates
- Australasian Reporting Awards now open for entries http://www.arawards.com.au/

- Low Emission Vehicles Contestable Fund Round Three: Applications close on Wednesday 27th September. Click here for more information.

- NZ's low-emissions pathway submissions to the Productivity Commission due October 2nd. Read more here.

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, 28 Customs St East, Auckland.

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

More details and registration here

Ākina & SAP present: Working on purpose

Part of the Social World Enterprise Forum

Speakers include SBC Executive Director, Abbie Reynolds. Buy tickets here .

Thursday 28th Sept, Christchurch

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