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Insights from the top: How to make sustainability a financial priority | |
When budgets are tight and short-term priorities take precedence, sustainability budget and resource can easily (and unfortunately) end up on the chopping block. In our newest 'Insights from the top' video, we share advice and learnings from some of our member CEOs around how business leaders can make sustainability a financial priority, even when the going gets tough. | |
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Final info for CCBC - introducing our social partners, bike/scooter valet | CCBC kicks off in just a few days! If you want to stay across what's happening on the ground, follow Jo Silver (Westpac), Daniel Street (DLA Piper) and Alec Tang (KPMG) on LinkedIn for regular updates. For those planning to take an active mode of transport to CCBC, there will be a free bike/scooter valet service, courtesy of Bike Auckland. Can't wait to see you there! | | | |
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SBC Hot Seat with Climate Leaders Coalition Manager Shannil Varma |
This week, we've got Shannil Varma, CLC Manager, in the hot seat. Shannil's role sits within the Climate and Nature team at SBC (which is the secretariat organisation for CLC), and he oversees all the day-to-day operations and relationship management for the Coalition. Hear more from Shannil about his role and what's coming up soon for the Coalition in this video.
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Toyota NZ to phase out some diesel utes, replace with hybrids | As part of its plan to reduce emissions, Toyota NZ has confirmed it will only be offering mild-hybrid diesel engine options for Hilux models going forward, ditching the pure diesel alternatives permanently. "Toyota are committed to reducing our emissions and Hilux Hybrid helps us to do this, while still offering the capability that Hilux customers need." | | | |
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Quadrent becomes a B Corp |
Quadrent has become a B Corp, recognising its commitment to operating as a force for good, focusing on environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and transparency for its employees and customers. "This recognition is a testament to the unwavering dedication of our team to making a real difference in environmental and social responsibility." | | | |
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Welcome to new SBC member Todd | We're pleased to welcome Todd, one of New Zealand’s largest family-owned businesses, as our newest SBC member. Todd owns and operates key energy infrastructure and assets in New Zealand, and is guided by a strong set of Operating Principles derived from the long-term stewardship of the business by the family owners and an enduring commitment to responsible actions. Welcome to SBC! | | | |
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| SBC members among Rainbow Excellence Awards finalists | The New Zealand Rainbow Excellence Awards have announced this year's finalists, and SBC members Tonkin + Taylor, AA Insurance, Air New Zealand, Chorus and ASB are among the finalists for a variety of different awards. Congratulations to these members for making it into the final round, and we look forward to seeing the outcome in October! | | | |
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WBCSD: Leveraging the roadmap to nature positive | This recently released WBCSD member case study shows how companies within the agri-food system are navigating the nature-positive journey, offering valuable insights into the particular opportunities and challenges that businesses encounter along the way as they confront a combination of unique and shared hurdles. | | | |
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Climate Change & Business Conference 2024
Viaduct Events Centre, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland | 9-10 September 2024
Register soon for the 16th Climate Change & Business Conference, taking place at the Viaduct Events Centre in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland on 9-10 September. Check out our compelling programme line-up of domestic and international speakers and join the kōrero by registering below. | |
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Nature Positive Readiness workshop series with SBC and Beca Online | 15 October to 22 November 2024 After a successful launch earlier this year, the online Nature-Positive Readiness workshop series with Beca and SBC returns in October. Running through to the 22 November, this series equips businesses with the essential tools and insights to become nature-positive. Through two in-depth workshops and personalised one-on-one sessions with our specialists, you'll gain actionable strategies tailored to your organisation's needs, setting the stage for your nature-positive journey. Check out the brochure for details and secure your spot by registering below before 30 September.
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New date: Understanding the environmental performance for a whole sector Online | 12 September, 3:00pm NZST
Why did New Zealand Apples and Pears undertake an industry-wide sustainability study? Discover the motivations behind this initiative and how it aims to set new benchmarks for sustainability within the industry. Join us as we delve into the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) study for New Zealand’s apple industry. In this webinar, you will learn about the environmental performance of New Zealand apples, from orchard to export and why the organisation representing New Zealand’s apple and pear businesses initiated this industry-wide study. | |
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NEW: Unlocking energy efficiency in Aotearoa (BusinessNZ Energy Council) BusinessNZ, Level 13 NTT Tower, Wellington | 25 September, 4:00pm NZST
As New Zealand faces energy scarcity, both with limited gas and electricity supply, improving the supply imbalance takes priority to ensure the lights stay on, businesses stay in New Zealand and energy is affordable to decarbonise our economy. Join our panellists as they discuss ways to improve energy efficiency through new emerging technologies, identifying barriers and solutions to its adoption including quick wins we can do now, the role that Government and the private sector can play, and ways to unlock more demand-side flexibility. | |
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Please send Pānui stories (50 words plus square image) or event listings (100 words plus banner image) to sbccomms@businessnz.org.nz by Wednesday 12pm. | | | |
See guidelines around SBC's expectations of member communications and transparency here. | | | |
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