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SBC hui

Join us for our May Masterclass where we will look at the role of nature in climate action. Nature plays a critical role in mitigating and helping us to adapt to a changing climate. In this Masterclass, we take a closer look at how to include assessment of nature-based risks and opportunities in climate plans. Our speakers will share insights from their own nature positive projects and provide useful tips on how to build community partnerships to restore ecosystems and grow biodiversity in the world around us. Speakers will include Beca’s Sustainability Advisory Principal Genevieve Smith and Lyttelton Port Company’s Head of Environment and Sustainability Dr Crystal Lenky. This event is open to CLC and SBC members only.

What are two of the most important things your organisation can do to advance your sustainability work? Demystifying sustainability so that people can take action, and grounding your practices authentically in te ao Māori. At this breakfast we will explore both these topics. You’ll hear from leaders on how to bridge the gap between diverse stakeholders to drive sustainability forward - and how SBC’s latest tools can help you do this. We invite you to bring along someone not in a sustainability role from your business to attend alongside you - places are limited to 2 people per organisation.

Join us for our next SBC Spotlight session where Silver Fern Farms and Circularity will explore the 'why', 'how', and outcomes of their collaborative efforts in reimagining PPE, packaging, and water use. Discover how Silver Fern Farms and Circularity have used the Circular Transition Indicator (CTI) tool, setting new standards in measuring our value chain's circularity. This event is open to SBC members only.

We're pleased to again be partnering with Oxygen, SBN and AUT to launch the results of the fifth year of research into the role of the sustainability professional in New Zealand, including its challenges and opportunities. Join us for a lunchtime webinar on 20 June to hear what this year’s insights reveal about Aotearoa New Zealand's sustainability profession today. Topics include wellbeing, capability development, remuneration, diversity, education, job satisfaction and more. 

Join us at our next quarterly Thriving People network event in Auckland. The session will build on the recommendations from our 2023 flagship report by bringing you the latest global thinking from Deloitte’s recently published Global Human Capital Trends Report, and specifically the global emergence of embracing human sustainability. Most importantly, it’s an opportunity to connect, kōrero and enjoy some light refreshments with your peers leading the charge on social sustainability from across the SBC membership as we continue to build a community of practice and collective impact. This event is open to SBC member organisations only.

Taking action on sustainability can be especially challenging during a time of fiscal constraints. SBC has established a community of practice to share good practice on this topic. At our second hui Dawn Baggaley (Group Sustainability Manager, NZ Post) will share NZ Post’s take on what covid taught us about balancing short- and long-term crises. Register for one or all of the upcoming sessions below. This event is open to SBC members only.

Early bird registrations are now open for the 16th Climate Change & Business Conference, taking place at the Viaduct Events Centre in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland on 9-10 September. Register below before 30 June to get early bird prices, and check out our compelling programme line-up of domestic and international speakers.

Other hui

Deciding where to start with your industry’s sustainability strategy can be challenging. This is a good starting point: connect people to connect ideas. In this webinar, Cathy Inglis (CEO of Think Brick Australia) and our Impact Director Nicole Sullivan discuss how they developed strategies and publications for the clay and concrete industries. They will also share the benefits they are seeing from engaging with industry this way.

The conference will build on te ao Māori perspectives and knowledge. It will profile international and national experts and politicians. We will run informative and interactive workshops on emerging issues. We will pool our collective wisdom on the key challenges we face: climate, oceans, resource management, freshwater, conservation, energy and biodiversity. EDS’s 2024 conference will dig deeply into the twin challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss, what is at stake for the nation, and where the solutions lie.

Secure your seat at the All Heart NZ’s Annual Impact Report event. Following the success of last year's event, we're excited to highlight the combined accomplishments of our partnerships and passionate community, a moment to reflect on the positive change we've fostered over the year and to discuss our ambitious goals for the future. It's a celebration of dedication, innovation, and the incredible impact we've made, with an eye always looking to what's next. We’re excited to see you there!

Australia will host the first Global Nature Positive Summit at the International Convention Centre in Sydney on 8-10 October 2024. Nature protection and repair is an immense job. Government funding has an important role to play. But the scale of the challenge means that governments can’t do the job alone. The Summit brings together domestic and international delegates and aims to enable an ambitious global agenda. Learn more and register your interest below.

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