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SBC hui

Following our recent work with Sapere to explore the drivers for biodiversity and/or carbon sequestration credits, join SBC CEO Mike Burrell and Sapere Economist Corina Comendant for an update on SBC's nature regeneration and climate collaboration exploratory work. 

 The findings, which will be shared as part of this session, follow engagement with SBC members, the Ministry for the Environment, Department of Conservation, Toitū Tahua: Centre for Sustainable Finance, and other key stakeholders. 

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.

Other hui

Join this public webinar hosted by the Ministry for the Environment to learn about what the Government is proposing for the NZ Emissions Trade Scheme. This 60 minute online event will provide an overview from Government officials on the annual review of the NZ ETS Settings to support climate change targets. This session will have interactive elements designed to support you to have your say, your feedback will be used to inform decisions on these annual processes which will be confirmed by 30 September. 

With growing pressure to show climate action, many organisations are making bold claims: From "carbon neutral" and "net zero" to "zero carbon" and "carbon positive". But what do these terms actually mean? And how can you use them credibly in your organisation? This webinar unpacks these terms, explains what’s behind them and helps you navigate the language of climate action with confidence. 

If you’re an ESG or sustainability manager, you might be feeling the weight right now. With environmental initiatives being rolled back, shrinking budgets, and growing disinterest from leadership, it can feel like you’re shouting into the void. But this is exactly when resilience matters most. Join Eco Choice Aotearoa fireside chat with Shamubeel Eaqub, Laura Gemmell and Paul Evans, conversation will be about how you can maintain momentum and influence decision-makers in your organisation, even when external support wanes. You can expect plenty of insights, dry humour and connections made.

Join Toitū Envirocare and Epicurean Dairy (aka The Collective) to discover how Environmental Management Systems (EMS) can drive efficiency, reduce risk, and build credibility. This introductory webinar will explore how EMS is applied across industries and provide insights to help you implement or improve systems that deliver real business value. 

DLA Piper invites you to an exclusive webinar exploring the sustainability landscape amid political and economic uncertainty across the globe. From the United States’ changing approach to sustainability to the European Union’s Omnibus simplification package, businesses are encouraged to monitor worldwide developments – and prepare for what’s ahead. Senior leaders from DLA Piper’s global team will explore how businesses can respond to regulatory changes and monitor their impact on international commitments, particularly ahead of a pivotal COP summit in November 2025. 

Join us to discover key insights from the Better Futures 2025 report. The Better Futures 2025 report highlights a growing expectation among New Zealanders for businesses to lead with integrity and impact on both environmental and social issues. While concern for environmental sustainability remains high, there has been a marked rise in the importance of social issues such as mental health, equity, and fairness. 

 Free for IoD Members and Chapter Zero NZ supporters. 

Join thinkstep-anz to discover key insights from the Better Futures 2025 report. The Better Futures 2025 report highlights a growing expectation among New Zealanders for businesses to lead with integrity and impact on both environmental and social issues. While concern for environmental sustainability remains high, there has been a marked rise in the importance of social issues such as mental health, equity, and fairness. 

 Free for IoD Members and Chapter Zero NZ supporters.