| News, views and upcoming events
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All coal boilers to be removed from New Zealand hospitals by 2025 | All remaining coal boilers will be removed from hospitals and tertiary institutions by the end of 2025 to speed up emissions reductions. Over $61 million is going to health sector decarbonisation projects, including Te Whatu Ora’s plan to reduce stationary energy emissions across hospitals by around 230,000 tonnes over ten years.
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IAG releases May 2023 Wild Weather Tracker report | IAG New Zealand has just released its most recent Wild Weather Tracker report, which polled Kiwis on their thoughts around extreme weather events. The results revealed 76% of Kiwis believe climate change is a key contributor to wild weather, a 5% increase from last year. Read the report here. | | | |
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The NZ businesses leading the way on sustainability (Kirk Hope) | BusinessNZ Chief Executive and SBC Advisory Board member Kirk Hope recently penned an opinion piece for The Post about the sustainability commitment of SBC members and CLC signatories, touching on our recent pre-election policy priorities and the way our collective 160+ businesses are leading the way. Read the piece here. | | | |
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Govt ecolabel Environmental Choice NZ rebrands to Eco Choice Aotearoa | For more than 30 years, Environmental Choice NZ has been the country’s official ecolabel, working alongside future-focused industry leaders, to lessen their environmental impact. It has now rebranded to Eco Choice Aotearoa, to reflect a more holistic view of the ecosystem and the interconnectedness of people and planet. Congratulations! | | | |
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Z Energy launches pay-as-you-go for EV charging | Z Energy (Z) now has pay-as-you-go available across its EV charging network through its EV Charging App, making it easier for customers to charge up their vehicles on their journey. "We want to support our customers who are switching to low carbon transport alternatives and make it as easy to charge on-the-go as it is to fuel up today."
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Takeaways from Better Futures 2023 - Values and Actions | This year's Better Futures report, released by Kantar in conjunction with SBC, contained a number of particularly interesting (and in some cases surprising) insights. In this vlog, Kantar's Head of Qualitative, Jason Cate, discusses the results, including understanding what consumers care about and how they behave when it comes to sustainability. | | | |
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Deloitte and Chapman Tripp Election Survey 2023, through BusinessNZ | This election year, it’s more important than ever that all political parties understand the needs of business. The Deloitte-Chapman Tripp Election Survey conveys to politicians, media and the public the interests and concerns of the business community. Responses also inform BusinessNZ's advocacy, so please take this opportunity to have your say.
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Climate Change & Business Conference 2023 Viaduct Events Centre, Tāmaki Makaurau | 19-20 September 2023
The Sustainable Business Council, Environmental Defence Society, and Climate Leaders Coalition are proud to again partner to deliver the 15th Climate Change & Business Conference at the Viaduct Events Centre in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland on 19-20 September 2023. The conference will provide a timely opportunity for business, government and civil society to tackle the tough questions the country is facing, and to share innovative thinking and new ideas about how we can collectively accelerate emissions reductions while building our resilience to the impacts of a warming world. Early bird prices available until 30 June 2023.
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BusinessNZ Network Webinar: Where's the climate at? Online | 5 May, 1:00pm NZST
The BusinessNZ Network invites you to check in with the climate, to understand the evolving role of business in managing climate change. Reducing our carbon footprint is only part the challenge. This years’ devastating weather events across the country have served as a reminder that our climate has changed, and our behaviours must adapt to suit the environment we operate in. Join climate action leaders for a panel discussion covering the pressing challenges, solutions and opportunities for business. Panelists include: Deloitte – speaking about their recently launched report ‘The Turning Point’, Karen Lavin from The Climate Change Commission, and Brian Johnston from Cogo talking about innovation and technology. Followed by Q&A session.
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Meet the Buyer - Opportunities in Government Procurement (seminar) Auckland (10 May), Wellington (11 May) | 2:00-5:00pm NZST
Government spends over $40 billion dollars a year, and local government many more billions on top of that. How can we use this spend to ensure Kiwi businesses are getting a fair slice of the action? Join us at this BusinessNZ network seminar to hear how Government agencies want to work more with businesses to ensure a rapid economic recovery. At this seminar you'll hear from various Government agencies that cover everything from property management to ICT services to rehabilitation services, medical devices and consumables. Come along and hear what they're looking for from the supplier community, and how your business can get engaged.
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NEW: thinkstep-anz: Moving to a circular economy with the Sustainable Business Council 23 May | 1:00-1:30pm NZST
Keen to make your business more circular but not sure where to start? Learn about the Circular Transition Indicators (CTI) with Mike Burrell (SBC Executive Director) and Sally Anne Kasner (thinkstep-anz’s Senior Circular Economy and Strategy Specialist). The CTI was developed by the WBCSD and is designed to help your business measure circular performance, reduce risks and strengthen your supply chain.
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NEW: Carbon reduction for manufacturers workshop
Auckland/Hamilton (location TBC) | 1 June, 9:00am-12:30pm NZST
Are you a manufacturer just starting to navigate the world of carbon, importance of tackling climate change and wanting to start or do more to reduce your emissions? This workshop will clarify the why/importance of reducing emissions and acting on climate change, help you troubleshoot any emissions measurement challenges (first 30 minutes), identify where to prioritise emissions reduction in your business and what you can do, and more.
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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. | | | |
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