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Energy leaders kickstart Energy Transition Framework | SBC members, including Genesis, Contact, Mercury, Meridian, Powerco, Transpower and Vector, are part of 32 organisations who this week came together to officially launch the Energy Transition Framework. The commitment aims to work to collectively and urgently ensure NZ’s energy system remains secure, affordable, and supports a high-growth economy as it transforms. More here. | | | |
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More than half of New Zealanders anxious about storms |
IAG's latest in the Wild Weather Tracker shows that over half of all New Zealanders have experienced anxiety about storms and heavy rainfall, and 43% are concerned about flooding. Half of respondents are also concerned about earthquakes. Hear more from CEO Amanda Whiting on the latest findings here. | | | |
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Genesis opens New Zealand’s largest solar farm in Canterbury | Genesis and joint venture partner FRV Australia have opened the country’s largest solar farm to date in Canterbury. More than 90,000 solar panels on the 93-hectare site are now generating up to 100 GWh of electricity a year, enough to power nearly 13,000 households. The $104 million solar farm is the first to be developed by Genesis as part of its commitment to build up to 500 MW of solar capacity throughout New Zealand. | | | |
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DB is helping restore a region of the top of the South Island by supporting a conservation project run by The Nature Conservancy Aotearoa New Zealand and the Kotahitanga mō te Taiao Alliance. DB has committed $130,000 towards accelerating riparian and wetland restoration within the Motueka and Moutere catchments in the Tasman District. Read more here. | | | |
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New podcast explores future of sustainable infrastructure | The latest podcast from the Infrastructure Sustainability Council (ISC), Infrastructure Connections, is a knowledge sharing channel discussing exciting sustainable developments in the sector. Season 1 focuses on the Future of Sustainable Infrastructure and runs fortnightly. Listen here. | | | |
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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
Early bird registrations are now open for CCBC 2025, now in its 17th year. This year’s conference focusses on the key theme of: Ambition. Accountability. Action. The programme will delve into the ‘how,’ showcasing cutting-edge action from Aotearoa New Zealand and beyond. We will have a range of keynotes, masterclasses, workshops and panels. Join us to unpack the key questions shaping our future and the critical role of business in securing it. Early bird registrations close on 30 June, so don’t miss your opportunity to be part of this important conversation. | |
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GRI Standards Course Auckland | 5 - 6 May 2025
Proxima is an approved GRI training partner and a member of the GRI Gold Community. This is an applied training session which means you’ll learn by applying the GRI Standards framework and concepts. By the end of the course, you will: Understand the GRI Standards framework and be able to explain it clearly to others. Be able to apply the GRI concepts and framework to an organisation yourself. Have the knowledge and skills to prepare a GRI Standards compliant report | |
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NEW: Webinar: NZ ETS 2025 advice Online | 8 May 2025 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Join us for a Zoom webinar to discuss the Commission’s latest advice on the NZ ETS, covering the period 2026–2030. Chief Executive Jo Hendy and Principal Analysts Eva Murray and Matthew Smith will provide a high-level overview of the Commission’s role in providing advice on the NZ ETS, scope of the advice, and this year’s recommendations. | |
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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: 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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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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