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SBC launches new podcast Spotlight on: Sustainability Superstars | How are NZ's seasoned corporate sustainability leaders making progress on our gnarliest sustainability challenges in an ever-changing landscape? Find out in our newly launched podcast series, co-created with KPMG. Listen to episode one, featuring NZ Post’s former Group Sustainability Manager Dawn Baggaley here. Keep an eye out for more, with new episodes dropping fortnightly. | | | |
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CCBC 2025 Programme launch |
The 2025 Climate Change & Business Conference programme is now live! This year the event will ask how we can maintain ambition, promote accountability and, above all, continue to drive action in a changing world. The programme will explore the critical climate conversations of our time, such as the economics of climate policy, geopolitical dynamics, overshooting 1.5C, climate risk, insurance and liability and more. Register now! | | | |
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EECA and Centre for Sustainable Finance partner to unlock private capital for clean energy | The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) and Centre for Sustainable Finance: Toitū Tahua (CSF) have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate private investment in New Zealand’s energy transition. This collaboration aims to address barriers to financing renewable energy projects and energy efficiency projects. Read more here. | | | |
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Introducing The Living House |
The Living House - a low cost, fast build, climate positive home has been launched by partners The Lever Room, RTA Studio and Fisher & Paykel. This solar-powered timber home offers warmth, health, and climate leadership. The Lever Room team’s lifecycle carbon modelling shows The Living House stores more carbon than it emits. Learn how here. | | | |
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Fonterra announces next steps in move out of coal | Fonterra has officially opened the first electrode boiler at its Edendale site, and announced further plans to progress decarbonisation at its Southern most site. The Co-operative will invest a further $70 million in two new electrode boilers as it moves away from using coal while securing renewable energy solutions to future-proof its sites. Read more here. | | | |
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Consultation open - Biodiversity Strategy implementation plan and Predator Free 2050 |
The Department of Conservation (DoC) opened public consultation on two discussion documents this week. The documents relate to Biodiversity Strategy implementation and the Predator Free 2050 strategy review. Consultation is open from 5 May to 30 June. DoC will be holding two webinars to provide an overview of the proposals - register on their website. | | | |
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Request for Information on Climate Reporting 2025 – XRB | The XRB have opened a request for information (RFI) on the benefits and costs of aligning NZ climate reporting with international standards. They want to understand what international alignment is most desirable, and why. The RFI is open until 13 June. Register for this webinar for more information or provide feedback here. | | | |
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NZ tyre recycling on the international airwaves |
3R’s Chief Executive Adele Rose was recently interviewed by leading, European-based specialist magazine Tyre & Rubber Recycling, about their Tyrewise scheme. Covering how the scheme works, its opportunities, challenges, goals, and importance, the interview puts a global spotlight on what the Kiwi tyre industry is doing to steward its products. Watch here. | | | |
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NEW: SBC Spotlight Series: Transition planning - applying the XRB guidance to climate change strategy and implementation Online | 21 May 2025 | 10:30am - 11:30am
Transition planning is crucial for climate-related disclosures and for the financial resilience of a business’s overall strategy. Through transition planning, you can monitor signals and identify decision trigger points, strategically allocate resources, and take tangible actions to address your risks, opportunities, and impacts from climate change. | |
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Resilience Through the Inner Development Goals Auckland | 5 June 2025 | 9:00am - 2:00pm
In our complex geopolitical environment, business leaders have a unique opportunity to drive meaningful change by fostering resilience, adaptability, and strategic influence. This workshop explores how the Inner Development Goals (IDGs) can empower leaders with the mindset, skills, and emotional intelligence needed to champion and sustain sustainability efforts, even in complex and evolving landscapes. | |
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Insights on Aotearoa New Zealand Sustainability Professionals - launch of findings 2025 Online | 26 June 2025 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Oxygen Consulting, together with the Sustainable Business Network (SBN), Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and Auckland University of Technology (AUT), are launching the results of the sixth year of research into the role of the sustainability professional in New Zealand, including its challenges and opportunities. | |
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Collaborative Advantage Masterclass Series Auckland | 22 July, 31 July, 7 August 2025 | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
SBC has partnered with Deloitte to co-deliver the Collaborative Advantage programme. Registrations are now open for the Collaborative Advantage Masterclass Series on addressing modern slavery taking place online. This series provides clear, practical guidance on assessing risks, strengthening policies, and improving disclosures using the Walk Free Modern Slavery Benchmarking Tool. | |
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Climate Change & Business Conference Auckland & online | 8 - 9 September 2025
The CCBC 2025 programme is now live. This year’s conference focusses on the key theme of: Ambition. Accountability. Action. The programme reflects the critical role of business in securing our ambitions for the future and explores the most effective climate interventions business leaders are taking at speed and scale. Early bird registrations close on 30 June, so don’t miss your opportunity to be part of this important conversation. | |
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NEW: About the XRB’s Request for Information on the international alignment of climate reporting 2025 Online | 9 May 2025 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Join XRB staff on Friday 9 May where they will outline the request for information on international alignment for climate reporting. The webinar will cover: the purpose of this RFI, how to respond, what ‘international alignment’ means, and offer a chance for Q&A. | |
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EDS Conference: Dollars & Sense Auckland | 12 - 14 May 2025 | 8:30am - 5:00pm
Economic development is a major focus of the coalition government. Reforms purport to remove ‘red’ and ‘green’ tape. But at what cost? Improving regulatory settings is one thing, but New Zealander's will be concerned with changes that enable more freshwater pollution, loss of indigenous species and questionable developments. The EDS 2025 environmental summit will reframe the narrative. | |
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NEW: How to simplify your carbon footprint reporting with spend-based emission factors Auckland | 14 May 2025 | 3:00pm
Spend-based emission factors are transforming how businesses, banks and individuals track their carbon footprints – quickly, easily and at scale. Join Brian Johnston from Cogo and thinkstep's Technical Director Jeff Vickers for a practical session on how spend-based emission factors can help you simplify and scale your carbon footprint reporting. | |
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NEW: Transition planning for a competitive edge Online | 15 May 2025 | 12:30pm - 1:30pm
This webinar series is designed to equip board members with the insights, strategies, and tools necessary to navigate this critical area of transition planning. In this webinar, we will explore how scenario analysis helps directors navigate uncertainty—enhancing resilience, supporting market expansion, improving access to capital, and strengthening international trade prospects. By understanding potential future scenarios, directors can make more informed decisions, reduce uncertainty, and position their businesses for long-term success. | |
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NEW: Modern Slavery and Global Trade: Risk Management and Governance Auckland | 21 May 2025 | 7:30am - 9:30am
Modern slavery is back on the political agenda, with the Crimes (Increased Penalties for Slavery Offences) Amendment Bill before Parliament. Regardless of the outcome, Kiwi businesses can no-longer afford to take a passive stance on human rights in their supply chains. This exclusive in-person event brings together political leaders, legal advisors, and industry experts to unpack the legislative landscape, assess emerging trade and compliance risks, and provide practical guidance. | |
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NEW: Modern Slavery in Value Chains: Business Risks and Responsibilities Auckland | 21 May 2025 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Aotearoa New Zealand is one of the few OECD countries without modern slavery legislation. However, Kiwi businesses cannot afford to ignore this responsibility. Join Eco Choice Aotearoa and Edge Impact for a vital conversation on modern slavery and human rights risks in your value chain. Learn how your business can not only mitigate risks but also build a strong business case for taking proactive steps to identify, manage and prevent these issues. | |
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Sustainability for SMEs and Exporters Auckland | 28 May 2025 | 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Join us for a panel discussion with industry experts, sharing practical steps for business leaders in export and small to medium enterprises (SMEs) to introduce and develop sustainable practices while embedding a sustainability culture and mindset. This will enable your business to adapt to ongoing legislative and regulatory changes, both domestic and offshore, and to meet the sustainability demands of the international market. | |
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H2 2 ZERO Summit Wellington | 28 -29 May 2025
The New Zealand Hydrogen Council’s two-day international Summit brings together key influencers and industry and government leaders from New Zealand and around the world who are at the forefront of advancing the uptake of hydrogen as an integral part of our transition to a low emissions. | |
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GRI Certified Sustainability Reporting Training – Now with CSRD Insights Auckland | 28 -29 May 2025
This applied training now includes a module on the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). The interactive course, run by Proxima (a Certified GRI Standards Training Partner), combines the world’s most widely used sustainability reporting framework with practical insights on strategy, communication, value creation, and reporting. By the end, you will: understand and explain the GRI framework; apply it to your organisation; and have the skills to prepare a GRI-compliant report. Participants receive official GRI certification on completion. | |
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NEW: Transition planning: from the boardroom to the billboards Online | 29 May 2025 | 12:30pm - 1:30pm
This webinar series is designed to equip board members with the insights, strategies, and tools necessary to navigate this critical area of transition planning.Disclosing your transition planning is an opportunity for a business to own its own narrative. Transition planning is an opportunity to articulate the connection between climate-related risks and opportunities to strategic priorities, capital allocation, metrics and targets. | |
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New Zealand Climate Change Impacts on Extreme Weather Events - A Review Wellington | 30 May 2025 | 8:30am - 10:00am
We are excited to invite you to a special breakfast event where we will delve into the latest findings from a comprehensive review of scientific studies on New Zealand’s evolving risk landscape. This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights and engage with leading experts in the field. | |
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