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Sustainability professionals, we want to hear from you! | The latest survey on the sustainability profession in Aotearoa New Zealand has opened, and we are inviting all eligible professionals in Aotearoa New Zealand to take part. The sixth annual survey has been launched by Oxygen Consulting, in partnership with SBC, AUT, and SBN. It is open from 7 February–7 March to people currently working in Aotearoa New Zealand who have sustainability as part of or all of their role. Complete the survey here. | | | |
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SBC Connects: Leadership in a Changing Landscape |
Our SBC Connects event will be a chance for members to reconnect with business leaders and deep dive into the changing sustainability landscape. Lisa Davis, CEO of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Trust, will share insights on an exemplary new Climate Impact Statement. Our newest Advisory Board Members will discuss the challenges facing executives and sustainability leaders as we head into 2025. | | | |
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Greenhouse gas emissions down | Seasonally adjusted industry and household greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Aotearoa New Zealand, decreased 0.7% (136 kt) in the September 2024 quarter, according to figures released by Stats NZ. "The decrease in emissions this quarter came mainly from manufacturing, with falls in emissions recorded in most other industries," environment statistics spokesperson Tehseen Islam said. | | | |
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Genesis and Foresta in biomass supply negotiation |
Genesis Energy and Foresta have signed a term sheet to advance negotiations on the supply of torrefied biomass for electricity generation at Huntly Power Station. This is the first term-sheet Genesis has signed with a potential Aotearoa New Zealand producer of biomass as it seeks to establish a sustainable, economical supply for the power station. | | | |
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EcoChoice Aotearoa EoI for Technical Advisory Panel | EcoChoice Aotearoa is establishing a Technical Advisory Panel to provide crucial insights and technical feedback on the development and revision of their standards. Expressions of interest are welcome from industry professionals and academics with expertise in environmental or social sustainability, particularly in: Circular Economy, ISO Standards (14024), Modern Slavery, Building and Development, Digital Product Passports, Carbon and Energy. | | | |
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EDS guide to Fast-track Approvals Act goes live |
The Environmental Defence Society has launched a guide to the Fast-track Approvals Act. Applications for consents under the act went live last week. The Guide is designed by EDS as an up-to-date one-stop shop for those wishing to understand our legislative and regulatory environmental regime. | | | |
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Industrial heat: an overlooked piece in the decarbonisation puzzle | A new WBCSD article examines the best practices of policy approaches to industrial process heat decarbonisation, emphasising how value chain collaboration amongst businesses and targeted policy support are key to drive meaningful change and ensure industrial process heat is no longer the missing piece of the decarbonisation puzzle. | | | |
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The Ākina Foundation (Wellington) | |
Fonterra (Auckland, Canterbury, Hamilton & North Waikato) | |
The Warehouse Group (Auckland) | |
NZTE (Auckland, Wellington) | |
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SBC Connects: Leadership in a Changing Landscape Auckland | 27 February 2025 | 5 - 8pm
(SBC members only) SBC warmly invites members to join us in Auckland for the first event in our annual calendar. This year, we explore ‘Leadership in a Changing Landscape’. A critical conversation for executives and sustainability champions navigating complexities such as rapid technological developments, regulatory pressures and rising inequality. | |
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NEW: Leading in a complex world Auckland | 26 March 2025 | 7:30 - 9am
Join SBC for a groundbreaking breakfast to introduce the Inner Development Goals (IDGs) to Aotearoa. SBC are honoured to be hosting the world thought leader, leadership expert, author, and CEO of Cultivating Leadership, Jennifer Garvey Berger during her short visit to New Zealand. Discover how this global movement is helping individuals and businesses develop the skills and mindset needed to drive sustainable development and social transformation. | |
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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. Watch the taster recording here. | |
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Last places available - Sustainable Transition Leaders Breakfast Series 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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Navigating Scope 3: BlueScope’s path to transparent emissions reporting Online | 20 February 2025 | 2 - 3pm
Join Devinka Piyasena, Climate Change Manager at BlueScope and thinkstep-anz's Head of Carbon Katharina Bauch, for an insightful discussion on tackling Scope 3 emissions reporting, with a focus on engaging your suppliers. | |
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NEW: All Heart NZ Sustainable Lunch in Christchurch Christchurch | 20 March 2025 | 11am - 1pm
Join All Heart NZ for their first Sustainable Lunch Series of the year in Christchurch! All Heart NZ's Sustainable Lunch Series aims to educate, connect and empower key decision makers to further their organisation's sustainability efforts. During each event you will hear about different organisation's strategy and the good work being done. You're invited to learn, network and share your own experiences with like-minded people. | |
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Communicating Sustainability Masterclass 2025 Hybrid course | 25 March 2025 | 8:30am - 5pm
Learn how to communicate sustainability effectively and authentically. This masterclass is a day of hands-on learning led by industry experts. Topics include greenwashing, effective messaging, behavioural change and AI. It includes presentations, panels and interactive workshops, plus ample time for networking. | |
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Masterclass: How to steer clear of greenwashing March & April 2025 | 8:30am - 5pm
Are you at risk? Can your sustainability claims stand up to scrutiny? Are you confident about the requirements in Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand and other parts of the world? | |
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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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