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SBC is pleased to share our new full logo, which mirrors the rebrand of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), of which we are the only New Zealand-based Global Network Partner. Visit this page to download versions of our new logo for use on your own website or SBC-referencing collateral. | |
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Insights from David Benattar (departing Advisory Board member) | The SBC team recently sat down with David Benattar, departing SBC Advisory Board member and Chief Sustainability Officer at The Warehouse Group, to hear his reflections on his time on the Advisory Board, his parting advice for SBC and other members, and a bit more about where he's off to next. Best of luck on your future endeavours, David! | | | |
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SBC joins Sustainability Leaders Summit as Associate Partner |
SBC will be joining the Sustainability Leaders Summit, taking place later this year on 5 November, as an Associate Partner. The Summit will bring together sustainability leaders from around the motu to create a platform of cross-industry insight, discussion and connection. Use the code SBC15 to get an exclusive 15% discount on your registration. | | | |
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Putting the heart in our mahi and activating the 'S' in ESG | It's been a very busy start to the year for Thriving People! A couple of weeks ago, we brought together the first of three working groups for each of the report recommendations, this one aiming to mobilise more impactful ‘community investment’ by developing a shared aspiration and action plan. Read Robert Perry's key takeaways and next steps for community investment here. | | | |
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Sustainability Professionals research survey closes soon | Only one week left to have your say on the 2024 Insights on Aotearoa New Zealand Sustainability Professionals survey! If you touch sustainability in your role, even if it's not in your job title (e.g. diversity/inclusion, te ao Māori, procurement, comms/marketing), we'd still love your participation! Fill out the survey here by 7 March. | | | |
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Brand inclusion in the age of polarisation | Globally, 70% of people agree that businesses and brands have a responsibility to make society fair for everyone but it’s never going to be easy in an age of culture wars. This webinar from Kantar looks at how the world’s most inclusive brands navigate cultural issues based on data from its recent Brand Inclusion Index study. | | | |
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CCEP partners on exciting low emissions freight project | Coca-Cola Europacific Partners has joined Swire Shipping as a partner on its new project to create one of New Zealand’s lowest emission supply chains for heavy freight by linking zero emission battery-swapping, fully electric trucks with coastal shipping, which will help it along its goal of reducing emissions by 30% by 2030. Learn more about the initiative here. | | | |
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How Chorus is using FutureFit | SBC member Chorus is using Auckland Council's FutureFit tool, a staff engagement package that equips you with resources to deliver sustainability objectives and support your people to take climate action. Watch the video case study to see how Chorus have had success with the programme, and learn more about FutureFit for business here. | | | |
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Enviro NZ (Ellerslie, Auckland) | |
Transport Rebuild East Coast (Waka Kotahi, KiwiRail) (Gisborne) | |
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Collaboration and Sustainability Guidelines with the Commerce Commission Online | 4 March, 12:30-1:00pm NZST
Collaboration between ambitious organisations will be critical to Aotearoa New Zealand hitting its 2050 targets. Come along to a free lunchtime webinar next week to hear from the Commerce Commission about its recently released 'Collaboration and Sustainability Guidelines' for business.
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Better Futures 2024 launch event with Kantar and SBC Maritime Room, Princes Wharf Auckland | 22 March, 8:00-10:00am NZST
Kantar and SBC are pleased to present the 2024 Better Futures report on Friday 22 March from 8:00-10:00am at the Maritime Room, Princes Wharf (Auckland). We look forward to again providing NZ businesses with the key consumer insights on sustainability and the social and environmental issues that are important to Kiwis. In addition for the 2024 event, we will also be looking at what drives the sustainability reputation of a number of NZ brands & businesses, alongside a specific update on greenwashing among consumers. Please note: If you are based outside of Auckland and would like to tune in via livestream, go through the registration process and there will be a livestream box to tick after registering.
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Proxima - Certified GRI training
Level 4, 152 Fanshawe Street, Auckland | 4-5 March, 9:30am-4:30pm NZST
Proxima will be running another Certified GRI Standards training course on 4-5 March 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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Decarbonising transport & logistics (Toitū Envirocare) Online | 7 March, 10:00am NZST
Join Toitū Envirocare's experts as they discuss how New Zealand’s second highest emissions source, the transport and logistics industry, can take effective climate action. Our skilled panel will share their insights on the key pressures this industry is facing. Learn how it can respond to the growing emissions measurement and reporting requirements, which is particularly being driven from across the supply chain | |
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NEW: Driving enduring change: lessons from the front-line of sustainability transformation Online | 7 March, 10:30-11:30am NZST
In this discussion with KPMG's Alec Tang (a leader in the field of sustainability for approaching two decades!), he will cover the current state of play (where are we now - including findings from some of KPMG's latest research), moving from transition to transformation (some key concepts to hold at front of mind), and some lessons from the frontline, the importance of people, organizational structures and shifting behaviours.
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