| News, views and upcoming events
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Climate Leaders Coalition Launch 5th Anniversary Snapshot | Congratulations to the Climate Leaders Coalition who this week launched their 5th Anniversary Snapshot revealing signatories have collectively reduced their emissions by 3.6 million tonnes since joining the Coalition. Established back in 2018 to drive climate action in the business sector, the insights show the significant impact the Coalition continues to have. Read the full report here. | | | |
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Business climate action in the media | To support the launch of the 5th Anniversary Snapshot, CLC Convenor and Spark CEO Jolie Hodson, and SBC Executive Director Mike Burrell participated in a range of media opportunities detailing the insights as well as discussing what business needs from the incoming Government. Check out the coverage across NBR, BusinessDesk, RNZ and Newsroom. | | | |
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Countdown to COP: CCBC Insights | With COP28 rapidly approaching, check out this session from the recent Climate Change and Business Conference facilitated by Mike Burrell, where public and private sector leaders discuss the upcoming agenda for COP28, what key outcomes NZ is hoping to see from the conference, and the role business has to play.
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Countdown to COP: Beca on why it matters | You can also check out Beca’s latest update on why their CEO Amelia Linzey and Industrial Group Director Jimmy Walsh will be on the ground in Dubai. "COP28 presents a unique opportunity for Beca - as an Asia Pacific business proudly founded in Aotearoa - to support the New Zealand delegation and our shared commitment to achieving meaningful environmental and social outcomes for Asia Pacific.” | | | |
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Auckland Council adopts new future growth strategy | Auckland Council’s Planning, Environment and Parks Committee has adopted a new strategy for how the city will grow and develop over the next 30 years. The strategy recommends building most new housing in existing suburbs instead of undeveloped land, to reduce emissions and avoid high infrastructure costs. Read the full strategy here.
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Contact offers solution to CO2 shortage | Contact Energy is working on an innovative way of capturing the naturally occurring CO2 released during the geothermal power generation process and converting it to food grade quality. The initiative could help reduce carbon emissions including those from burning fossil fuels to ship CO2 here, and create around 40 jobs in the Taupō area. | | | |
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Request for provider: development of ESG/sustainability toolbox
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Networking opportunity: Meet American MBA/Sustainability students interested in New Zealand Pullman Hotel conference room | 11 December, 2:00-3:15pm NZST
MBA students from California’s Pepperdine Graziadio Business School will be visiting New Zealand in December and meeting with SBC as part of their Social, Ethical and Environmental Responsibility certificate, with the intention of learning more about sustainability and exploring employment opportunities in New Zealand’s sustainability sector. In an effort to potentially bring more future sustainability professionals with international experience into Aotearoa, and to help these students learn about how we do business here, SBC is offering the opportunity for our members to come meet, mingle and network with a cohort of possible future hires. Nibbles and light refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP by 24 November.
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IoD - Planning for a just transition to a low carbon future The Northern Club, Auckland | 10 November, 7:00-9:00am NZST
In this breakfast hosted by the Institute of Directors, Jolie Hodson, CEO of Spark New Zealand, will share how the telecommunications and digital services company is thinking about planning for a just transition to a low-carbon future. She will share Spark’s views on how technology can enable climate change mitigation, and the digital infrastructure investments that will underpin this; the critical role of resilience in the infrastructure investments we make as a country; and how businesses must play a role in reducing inequalities as this transition occurs.
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Certified GRI training (Proxima) Deloitte, 80 Queen Street Auckland | 16-17 November, 9:30am-4:30pm NZST
Proxima will be running another Certified GRI Standards training course on 16 / 17 November in Auckland. The course takes a holistic and practical approach, weaving together the GRI Standards with concepts of value creation, strategy, reporting and practical application into an engaging and interactive training style. Participants receive a GRI certification on completion. Given the increasing number of businesses opting for the GRI Standard to communicate their non-financial effects, this course presents a valuable chance to build in-house expertise.
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Measuring and reporting environmental performance (thinkstep-anz, ESP and Stride Property) Online | 21 November, 1:30-2:00pm NZST
Learn how Stride Property are using ESP's BraveGen software to track and report their carbon emissions and sustainability targets. Stride Property’s Sharyn Bramwell-Reweti, Safety and Sustainability Manager and ESP’s Dan Tomlinson, Head of Markets and Partnerships, joins thinkstep-anz CEO Barbara Nebel.
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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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