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Have your say on the draft GPS on land transport | GPS 2024 outlines the Crown’s land transport investment strategy over the next 10 years. Once confirmed, the priorities in the GPS will guide investment decisions by Waka Kotahi (NZTA) and its co-investment partners, including local authorities and KiwiRail. Anyone wanting to provide a submission on the draft GPS 2024 can do so through this survey. | | | |
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The Warehouse Group tackles the challenge of ethical sourcing |
With 260+ retail stores across the motu, and thousands of products in each store, The Warehouse Group's (TWG) supply chain is vast and as complex as you might imagine – but that hasn’t stopped its Ethical Sourcing team from working to ensuring the integrity of the supply chain. Read this case study to learn more about how TWG has tackled this challenge. | | | |
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Synlait and Nestlé partner to reduce on-farm emissions | Synlait has joined Nestlé and its own farmer suppliers to help fund innovative on-farm emissions reduction tools. The partnership is focused on pragmatic on-farm solutions that improve efficiency, such as effluent management systems, emissions-friendly feed options, advanced soil testing, alternative fertilisers, and tree planting. Read more here. | | | |
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Climate Change Commission advice on ETS limits and settings |
New evidence shows there are too many units in the NZ ETS for the Government to make best use of it to reduce emissions. This excess number of units presents a high risk that emissions budgets won't be achieved. To address this risk, the Climate Change Commission advises the Government to reduce NZ ETS auction volumes as soon as possible. Read more here. | | | |
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Meridian to bring world's first electric hydro-foiling ferry to NZ | Meridian Energy has purchased a Swedish-designed electric hydrofoil ferry to transport its staff across Lake Manapouri to the hydro power station. The new ferry is expected to save $200,000 per year in fuel, maintenance, and carbon offset costs, as well as save 240 tonnes of carbon emissions each year. Learn more about the ferry here.
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Would dimming the sun help us fight the effects of climate change? | Releasing particles into the atmosphere would 'dim the sun' - but should we? This thought-provoking article from a London-based scientific advisory discusses the possibility of temporarily cooling the planet by artificial means to prevent climate catastrophe while humanity works to properly reduce emissions. Interesting food for thought. | | | |
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EOI for Climate Change Commission Nominating Committee | The Minister of Climate Change is seeking new members to join the Climate Change Commission’s Nominating Committee. Candidates should bring senior governance experience, and an understanding of policy issues and processes (climate policy desirable), and the impacts of climate change. Learn more about the opportunity here. | | | |
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Registrations for the Sustainability Leadership Programme close soon
Want to learn how to influence others in your organisation and beyond? Want to accelerate complex sustainability projects? The Sustainability Leadership Programme will give you the confidence, courage, connections and capabilities you need to make a significant difference. Registrations for the 2024 programme close 22 March, and SBC members get an extra discount! Check out the course page to learn more and register.
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Better Futures 2024 launch event with Kantar and SBC Maritime Room, Princes Wharf Auckland | 22 March, 8:00-10:00am NZST
Kantar and SBC are pleased to present the 2024 Better Futures report on Friday 22 March from 8:00-10:00am at the Maritime Room, Princes Wharf (Auckland). We look forward to again providing NZ businesses with the key consumer insights on sustainability and the social and environmental issues that are important to Kiwis. In addition for the 2024 event, we will also be looking at what drives the sustainability reputation of a number of NZ brands & businesses, alongside a specific update on greenwashing among consumers. Please note: If you are based outside of Auckland and would like to tune in via livestream, go through the registration process and there will be a livestream box to tick after registering.
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Introducing sustainability: the what, why and how for business EMA, Auckland | 27 March, 9:00am - 5:00pm NZST
Are you wanting to better understand sustainability, its application in businesses and why it’s important? Join BusinessNZ Network for full day introductory sustainability course. Learn about this critical issue for business and all its facets from carbon and climate change to waste and circular economy, social responsibility, communicating and reporting for sustainability and more. Unpack key terms, get tangible and practical and explore case studies over a day with us.
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NEW: Update on green hydrogen in Aotearoa (Hiringa and SBC) Online | 4 April, 12:00pm NZST
Hiringa Energy's vision is to create a zero-emission energy future for New Zealand. They believe hydrogen is a key to creating this future. At this online lunch and learn session you will hear from Ryan McDonald from Hiringa Energy who will cover how green hydrogen is produced, where the refuelling stations are located, who is able to access the network, station capacity/throughput, hydrogen vehicles and equipment.
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NEW: Climate Change Commission's latest advice on NZ ETS settings Online | 18 March, 1:30-2:30pm NZST
The Climate Change Commission’s annual advice on New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (NZ ETS) unit limits and price control settings, covering the period 2025–2029, will be released in the coming weeks. In this session, Climate Change Commissioner Catherine Leining and CE Jo Hendy will provide a high-level overview of the role our work will play in helping make the NZ ETS as effective as possible. | |
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NEW: A discussion about a "green" taxonomy for Aotearoa New Zealand Online | 20 March, 12:00pm NZST
The Centre for Sustainable Finance is working with the Government to advance a sustainable finance taxonomy for Aotearoa NZ. To hear from Minister for Climate Change Hon Simon Watts and guest speakers about what this means for NZ financial market participants, and how you can engage, please join the Centre’s webinar next Wednesday 20 March from 12pm-1pm. | |
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