• Beehive update: Government releases more fast-track detail
• Beehive update: Significant protection for the Hauraki Gulf/Tīkapa Moana
• Fill out the Business & Institutions Energy Survey (Rewiring Aotearoa)
• Candid Comms: Climate change litigation update - downstream greenhouse gas emissions (DLA Piper)
• Auckland Council guide: Restoring the natural environment in Tāmaki Makaurau
• Will the Earth warm by 2 or 5.5 degrees C? Either way, it's bad.
• SG Fleet receives net carbon zero certification from Toitū Envirocare
• Mercury Executive GM Sustainability Lucie Drummond on expansive thinking
• Why the electrification of everything means a more circular economy
• Here's why the future of energy is renewable
• Reversing NZ's biodiversity crisis could save $270b over next 50 years (WWF)

SBC hui

Join us for this special Spotlight session, where we will explore insights and reflections on the first round of climate disclosures. A panel of experts from Tonkin + Taylor, XRB, FMA, Chapman Tripp and Informed City will provide their views on technical aspects, climate scenarios, governance and legal aspects, and broader comparative observations. The session will involve moderated panel discussion, along with plenty of time for questions.

(CLC and SBC members only) Join us for our next Masterclass, run by Catapult's Andrea Thompson, on influencing behaviour change for climate action. This masterclass will equip you with the latest insights and practical strategies to inspire and motivate individuals and communities to take climate action. Key takeaways will including understanding the critical role of behaviour change in addressing climate change, identifying common barriers to sustainable behaviour, exploring the latest research on the psychology of behaviour change, and applying proven techniques to influence behaviour change.

(SBC members only) At our next Activate the Allies session, we will hear from Hannah Stantiall (Brand and Marketing Advisor at Pāmu) about the process she went through to support with Pāmu's CRD and her learnings, challenges and advice for others. We will also then hear from Nikki Wright (Managing Director of Wright Communications) about how companies can consider how to leverage their CRD statements to strengthen their brand and sustainability reputation.

(SBC members only) We would like to invite you to our final ‘Sustainability in a recession’ session of the year. Featuring Carrie Gage (Head of Sustainability, ASB), this interactive session will focus on the economic imperatives for sustainability. Carrie will discuss how she has linked sustainability to business resilience, and how sustainability fosters a culture of innovation at ASB.

Other hui

Join Toitū Envirocare for an insightful panel discussion with sustainability leaders from Ecotricity, Silver Fern Farms, and WM New Zealand (formerly Waste Management) as they share their journeys in implementing effective climate strategies. This panel will explore how these organisations have embraced climate action, responding to market and stakeholder demands while positioning themselves for a future where carbon measurement and reduction are essential for business competitiveness.

In 2015, Aotearoa New Zealand pledged to cooperate with other countries by using offshore mitigation to help meet its 2030 target under the Paris Agreement. But so far, successive Governments (including the current Government) have not made this happen. This begs the question: why has Aotearoa New Zealand not progressed this cooperation with other countries further? At this seminar, Catherine Leining, Motu Research Policy Fellow, and Dr Sasha Maher, Motu Research Affiliate, will discuss the drivers, challenges, and enablers for international cooperation through offshore mitigation as part of Aotearoa New Zealand’s climate contribution under the Paris Agreement. 

Cultivating Leadership is kicking off a programme on 27 November 2024 in Auckland about Humanising workplaces. We are holding this 45 minute webinar and Q and A for you to learn about the mindsets for humanising workplaces from our book, Human Work, as well as get a chance to answer your questions. You might have questions about the research, the human work self assessment, scholarships for the programme, the design of the day – feel free to bring them all.

Collaboration in the energy sector holds great potential but can be incredibly challenging in practice, particularly when it comes to aligning commercial interests, managing diverse business sizes, navigating liabilities, and overcoming regulatory hurdles. Join us for our third and final Energy Leaders Series - an engaging and thought-provoking panel session with CEOs and key executives from across the energy sector, brought to you by BEC and Z Energy.

Discover the power of Integrated Reporting <IR> with Proxima's insightful one-day 'Foundations of Integrated Reporting' course, diving into IR's fundamentals and its role in enhancing organisational decision-making. While you won't become an IR expert overnight, you'll gain valuable insights into the 'why' behind this approach and the crucial importance of integrated thinking. Learn to construct a basic value creation model that showcases critical relationships and dependencies and develop a high-level roadmap for implementing IR principles. Start your IR journey with us and gain the knowledge to begin applying these concepts within your organisation. 

Transform your workplace into a thriving, productive ecosystem where employee wellbeing and business performance go hand in hand. This one-day immersive workshop from Cultivating Leadership, grounded in the research from Human Work: Five Leadership Mindsets for Humanising Workplaces, gives leaders practical, applied, actionable strategies to humanise their work environment and boost productivity.