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COP29 continues in Azerbaijan We're coming close to the end of COP29, which has taken place over the last couple weeks in Baku, Azerbaijan. There have been a few interesting developments and member updates from this year's COP, including the below: | |
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SBC Guide: Community investment | Businesses have a social responsibility to give back to the communities in which they operate – whether that's through giving time, money or resources. In our newest SBC Guide, we provide practical steps for designing and delivering a community investment programme, to create a comprehensive and impactful approach for activating the ‘S’ in ESG. | | | |
CLC Sixth Anniversary Snapshot |
Congratulations to the Climate Leaders Coalition, which last week launched its Sixth Anniversary Snapshot 2023/24 alongside signatories and partners. This report provides a snapshot of individual and collective progress over the last year. Read the Snapshot Report here to gain insight into the figures and the challenges and opportunities faced. Learn more about joining the Coalition here. | | | |
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Highlights from SBC's 25th event | Last month, it was our pleasure to bring together members, politicians, partners, Advisory Board members and employees to celebrate our 25th anniversary at the Grand Hall in Parliament – if you missed the event, check out some of the highlights here. Thank you again to everyone who came along, and thank you to Minister Watts for hosting us! | | | |
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Welcome new member Custom Fleet |
Welcome to our newest member Custom Fleet, a leading global mobility solutions specialist that offers flexible fleet leasing and management services for businesses of all sizes. Custom Fleet’s approach covers the full fleet lifecycle, optimising efficiency, reducing costs, and advancing sustainability goals with specialised EV options to drive a more regenerative future. Welcome to the membership! | | | |
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MfE opens consultation on NDC2 | The Ministry for the Environment has opened consultation on setting Aotearoa New Zealand's second Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC2) by 10 February 2025. New Zealanders have an opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed target before Cabinet make a final decision. Read more and have your say on the consultation here. | | | |
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Thoughts from Lucy McKenzie (AUT) on SLP |
"Sustainability is a massive challenge, and when we work in collaboration across organisations, across industry, we can achieve so much. So having that [network] throughout New Zealand means that I can contact them when I have challenges, or in order to potentially partner on projects." Hear more in Lucy's SLP testimonial video and register for a free SLP taster here. | | | |
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Sustainability Reporting Corner | Here are the reports in this week's reporting corner: | | | |
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Fonterra reveals results for Net Zero Pilot Dairy Farm in Taranaki |
Fonterra has shared promising results from its two-year Net Zero Pilot Dairy Farm with Nestlé, including that the farm has achieved an approximate 27% reduction in absolute emissions and a 5.5% reduction in emissions intensity. "We’re pleased with our progress so far but still have a lot more work to do to make further improvements." | | | |
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CLC Masterclass Series: Insights from the Sixth Anniversary Snapshot Report This session provided insights into signatories’ emissions reductions, targets, support to suppliers and customers, and work around CRD. Watch the recording here. | | | |
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SBC Spotlight Series: Getting started on your te ao Māori journey Online | 28 November, 10:30am NZST
(SBC members only) Organisations are increasingly seeing the importance of incorporating te ao Māori and indigenous perspectives into their business model and brand – but it’s difficult to know where, and how, to start that journey in a way that is authentic, meaningful and appropriate. Join us for a special Spotlight Session with Māori Cultural Advisor Hone Heke Ngapua-Rankin (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Whātua) who will outline the process he goes through with organisations (including SBC) who are wanting to become better te Tiriti partners, and offer food for thought around how businesses can create a ‘fertile’ space for critical cultural conversations to happen. | |
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NEW: Sustainable Transition Leaders Breakfast Series (KPMG and SBC) 18 Viaduct Harbour Avenue, Auckland | February-March 2025 (3 sessions)
The shift to a low carbon, sustainable future is demanding a new cohort of ‘transition leaders’ – leaders with an understanding of the scale of the change required, an appreciation for the systemic forces hindering this transition and the uncertainty around how these might play out. Transition leaders not only need to take a long-term view but also navigate an inherently uncertain path ahead. This series gives you the space to consider the opportunity for your business and collaborate with peers to overcome the challenges to get there. | |
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Sustainability Leadership Programme 2025 Hybrid course | May to July 2025
Leadership is one of the key levers that allows organisations to accelerate their sustainability progress, and yet only 34% of sustainability professionals in Aotearoa New Zealand feel completely confident in their current role. Grow your confidence, networks and ability to make an impact through the 2025 Sustainability Leadership Programme (SLP), a partnership between Catapult and SBC designed to help you develop the leadership skills needed to help embed sustainability at the heart of your business. Learn more below, and register for the taster session on 5 February to get a sense for what the course is all about. | |
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Product transparency workshops for manufacturers, architects, designers and specifiers (Eco Choice Aotearoa and Edge Impact) Auckland City Mission, 140 Hobson Street | 25 November, 8am-12pm and 1-5pm
Eco Choice Aotearoa is hosting two half-day workshops tailored specifically for leading businesses, designers and architects to upskill in the product certification area. Learn more about the two different workshops and register below. | |
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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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