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Updates from week 2 at COP27 The second and final week of COP27 kicked off a few days ago, and there have been a number of significant and exciting updates - both from New Zealand and the Pacific, as well as from other major global entities. Click below to read some of the news from the last week, as well as hear updates from members and other Kiwis on the ground. | |
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Climate Leaders Coalition release fourth annual Snapshot Report | | | |
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Mike Burrell gives November update |
In his most recent video, Executive Director Mike Burrell reflects on his recent trip to Tokyo for the WBCSD Annual Council Meeting and the lessons he learned at the conference, as well as some of the outcomes of COP27 for New Zealand, including the cause for optimism. Mike also discusses the release of the fourth annual Climate Leaders Coalition Annual Snapshot Report.
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We bid farewell to Kate Wilson Butler | The SBC team got together to farewell Head of Climate Action, Kate Wilson Butler, who will be finishing with us next week. We will miss her immensely and are deeply grateful for the impact she has had in the climate and advocacy space over the last two years. Kate will be joining Chapman Tripp in the new role of Director – Climate, Sustainability & ESG on 1 December. Best of luck in your exciting new role, Kate!
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Women4Climate mentoring Q&A with Ruth and Kate |
As we prepare to farewell Kate, she reflects on her participation in the Women4Climate mentorship programme alongside her mentee Ruth White (General Manager of Business East Tamaki). In this Q&A with the SBC team, both Kate and Ruth describe the value they've found in mentoring and being mentored around climate. | | | |
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Toitū Envirocare and Data Insight join forces on technology | Data Insight and Toitū Envirocare have partnered to streamline and scale the carbon reduction and certification process for businesses. Data Insight’s future thinking carbon footprint measurement solution enables Toitū Envirocare to bolster their measurement and reduction capability. Amazing to see SBC members partnering together on initiatives like this! | | | |
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ANZCO Foods signs up to the Quadrent Green Lease
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Through the Quadrent Green Lease programme, ANZCO Foods has now committed to donate around 200 quality laptops to charitable organisations every year, which will then distribute them to New Zealand schools in need. This is another great example of our members working together on initiatives that are environmentally and socially beneficial. | | | |
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Journey to a Low Carbon Energy System | The Sector's Voice Russell McVeagh, Level 24/157 Lambton Quay, Wellington 22 November, 7:30-9:30am NZST
Following the launch of the BCG's "Roadmap for a low carbon energy system", this session provides you with an opportunity to hear from leaders across the energy sector on the pathways to a low carbon energy system that will accelerate decarbonisation while delivering affordable and secure energy for consumers. We invite decision makers to join us for this important strategic session on how we might move ahead from here, together. Panellists include Vince Hawksworth (Chief Executive, Mercury), Nigel Barbour, (Chief Executive, Orion), Nicki Sutherland (Group Manager - Business, EECA) and Andrew Knight (Chief Executive, Gas Industry Co.)
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Chapter Zero: Director lens on COP27 (featuring SBC Head of Climate Kate Wilson Butler as a panelist) Online | 23 November, 7:15-8:30am NZST
The outcomes of COP27 have significant implications for business locally and globally. Join Chapter Zero to explore the outcomes of COP27, discuss the international response, and consider New Zealand’s role in global action. Speakers include SBC's own Head of Climate Action Kate Wilson Butler, directors Scott St John, Fonterra, and Rob Hewett, Silver Fern Farms, and the panel will discuss a director’s perspective on integrating climate considerations into strategy, and explore the agriculture sector’s approach to climate change.
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Using digital technologies to reduce emissions: A webinar from Spark and thinkstep-anz Online | 23 November, 1:00-1:30pm NZST
The exciting joint report between thinkstep-anz and Spark New Zealand released last week explores the significant role digital technologies can play in reducing carbon emissions. In this webinar, the report’s authors will explain the findings and what it means for the future. Tom Newitt, Spark’s Sustainability Lead, and Emily Townsend, thinkstep-anz's Head of Life Cycle Strategies, will give a 30-minute presentation and answer your questions.
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NEW: Climate responsible trade & investment for sustainable development Online | 24 November, 6:00-7:15pm NZST
Like a virus, climate change does not stop at the national border, and globalisation is a main channel of transmission. The United Nations Association of New Zealand-Wellington Branch brings a conversation on interrelationships and linkages in trade and investment and climate change and sustainability in the context of a wider consideration of sustainable development, at the time when the COP27 seeks renewed solidarity to deliver Paris Agreement in the present global complexity with many international crises and the COVID 19 pandemic aftermath.
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Proxima Certified GRI Standard Sustainability Reporting Course Deloitte, Auckland | 28-29 November 2022
Proxima is running one last GRI training course for this year! This GRI certified course enable participants to undertake a sustainability reporting process within their own or other organization using the GRI standards and guidance resources. The course includes an introduction to the GRI Standard reporting framework, core principles an critical steps in the reporting process. More details and registration can be found below, or get in touch with gautami@proxima.global for more information. | |
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NEW: Circular economy & construction with thinkstep-anz and the Sustainable Business Network Online | 1 December, 3:00-3:30pm NZST
This webinar will explore thinkstep-anz's latest whitepaper on the circular economy in the construction industry, covering the potential of circular economy to lower costs, reduce waste and regenerate natural systems, finding the sweet spot of carbon reduction and circular economy, on the ground examples of designing waste out of construction projects and how circular economy relates to reducing carbon emissions. James Griffin, the GM Circular Economy, Sustainable Business Network joins thinkstep-anz CEO Barbara Nebel for the presentation. | |
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NZTE and Allbirds: Collaboration and sustainability Online | 8 December, 9:30-10:30am NZST
Join this webinar in which NZTE outlines its collaboration with Kiwi company Allbirds, one of the world’s most innovative sustainable brands. You’ll get insights into how Allbirds has collaborated and innovated across their supply chain, including their partnership with Adidas, open sourcing their carbon labelling, and more. You also hear what Allbirds has learnt on their sustainability journey, and their advice for growing companies in New Zealand.
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