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We are very pleased to be able to share SBC's Annual Plan for 2024-25, which outlines our work programme and focus areas for the upcoming financial year. Got questions or keen to get involved? Join us for an online session on 18 July to hear from our programme leads as they unpack the upcoming work across our three strategic pillars and outline our priorities for the year ahead. Register here. | |
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Early bird registrations for CCBC close this Sunday 30 June |
Early bird registrations for the Climate Change & Business Conference close this Sunday. With an impressive lineup of international and domestic speakers and a variety of different plenaries, workshops, breakouts and engagement opportunities, this year's conference is not one to be missed. Make sure to register by Sunday to get access to the lowest prices! | | | |
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Welcome to new member Stantec | We are excited to welcome new SBC member Stantec, a global leader in sustainable architecture, engineering and environmental consulting. Stantec aims to empower its clients, people and communities to rise to the world's greatest challenges at a time when the world faces more unprecedented concerns than ever before. Welcome to the SBC whānau! | | | |
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Transition planning toolkits | SBC, supported by KPMG, is pleased to be partnering with the XRB to develop practical resources (to be released later this year) to support Executives and practitioners in their transition planning. Transition planning can be a powerful tool for transforming your business strategy in response to climate risk and opportunity. For more information on this project, contact Jay Crangle. | | | |
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AgriZeroNZ welcomes BNZ as newest shareholder | SBC member AgriZeroNZ has welcomed BNZ as the newest shareholder in its growing lineup of private sector companies working to get emissions reduction tools into farmers’ hands sooner. BNZ’s investment, matched by government, increases the AgriZeroNZ fund by $8 million to $191 million. Learn more here. | | | |
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Sustainability reporting a challenge for companies due to skills shortage | RNZ has released an article off the back of the research released last week by Oxygen Consulting (in partnership with SBC, SBN and AUT), diving into the sustainability skills shortage and capability gap we're seeing in New Zealand. Download the full report here, or watch the recording of last week's launch event here to learn more. | | | |
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Sustainability Reporting Corner | | | |
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Woolworths adds priority parking at supermarkets for EVs, hybrids | Woolworths New Zealand is rolling out priority parking areas for low-emission vehicles like EVs and hybrids at stores around the country, beginning with five of its Green Star accredited stores. The supermarket chain is also committed to converting its fleet to EVs by 2030 and aiming for a 5 Green Star minimum for all new property developments by 2025. | | | |
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Launch of the 2024 Insights on Aotearoa New Zealand Sustainability Professionals Research Listen as Oxygen Consulting delves into the results of this year's research, followed by a panel featuring insights from research partners SBC, SBN and AUT. Watch the recording here. | | | |
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SBC Brilliant Basics - Making the business case for sustainability Online | 10 July, 10:00-10:45am NZST
(SBC members only) Sustainable businesses create value in the short and long term – economically, environmentally and socially. So how do you get your stakeholders on board? In our next Brilliant Basics Spotlight session, we'll be hearing from NZTE and Tonkin + Taylor on the 'why' and the 'how of making the business case for sustainability.
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NEW: What are SBC's plans for FY2025 - and how can you play a leadership role? Online | 18 July, 11:00am-12:00pm NZST
Join the SBC team, including our programme leads for Climate and Nature, Leadership in Sustainability and Thriving People as we unpack the FY2025 Annual Plan and programme of work around our three strategic pillars. The session will be an opportunity to hear first-hand about our priorities for the year ahead (a big year for sustainability) and how we will be supporting our members to get involved, as well as ask any questions you might have. This event is also open to non-members who are interested in learning more about SBC.
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SBTN with Nature Positive and SBC Fonterra, 109 Fanshawe Street Auckland | 15 August, 9:00am NZST
The contributions nature provides to people and businesses and the consequences of its rapid loss is well recognised by governments and economists alike. Over the last five years the Science Based Targets Network has taken a ‘big tent’ approach to developing the Science Based Targets for Nature (SBT4N) framework and guidance to help companies set nature targets appropriate to their value chains and aligned with the global goals. Join SBC and Nature Positive to learn about why and how your company might set global best practice targets for nature! | |
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Transition Planning with SBC and Aurecon Aurecon | 110 Carlton Gore Road, Newmarket, Auckland 31 July (9am-12pm), 14 August (9am-12pm) and 28 August (2pm-4:30pm)
Aurecon and the Sustainable Business Council are partnering to deliver a three-part workshop series to help businesses get ready for a sustainable, climate-resilient future. This new workshop series aims to provide businesses with the fundamentals of climate transition planning, hands-on experience with tools and processes to get started, and guidance on alignment with the Climate Related Disclosures under the New Zealand Climate Standards (you don’t need to be a mandatory reporter for this to be relevant!). This workshop series is initially open to SBC members and Aurecon clients only. | |
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Climate Change & Business Conference 2024
Viaduct Events Centre, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland | 9-10 September 2024
Registrations are open for the 16th Climate Change & Business Conference, taking place at the Viaduct Events Centre in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland on 9-10 September. Featuring a compelling lineup of domestic and international speakers, as well as a variety of different plenaries, workshops, breakouts and engagement opportunities, this year's conference is not one to be missed. | |
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Stewardship Code Masterclass: Investor engagements Online | 4 July, 10:30-11:30am NZST
Kiwi investors are increasingly interested in engaging with companies to support them to navigate risks and opportunities. The Aotearoa New Zealand Stewardship Code is holding a Masterclass on 4 July with investor stewardship and engagement experts to discuss what the rise in stewardship means for companies and investors. | |
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NEW: Nature & Business Symposium AUT, 2 Governor Ftizroy Place, Auckland | 14 August, 9:00am-5:00pm NZST
Early bird tickets close 10 July. Integrating nature into your work can help prepare for long-term sustainability, reduce risks, enhance your brand reputation and unlock new opportunities for finance, innovation and growth. Join the Symposium on 14 August for practical panel discussions, workshops, one-on-one expert advice and networking. Understand your business's impact and reliance on nature. Learn how to integrate nature into your business and collaborate on regeneration projects. Plus, we’ll be spending time outdoors. Join one of the optional field trips the day before the Symposium and see first-hand how businesses are helping to regenerate nature | |
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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. | | | |
See guidelines around SBC's expectations of member communications and transparency here. | | | |
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