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Consultations open on agriculture GHG emission price proposal | The Government has released its proposal to price agricultural GHG emissions following recommendations from He Waka Eke Noa and advice from the Climate Change Commission. Affected or interested parties have six weeks to make submissions on the proposal, with consultation closing on 18 November. Have your say here. | | | |
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MfE and Stats NZ release marine environment 2022 report |
The Ministry for the Environment and Stats NZ have just released the Our Marine Environment 2022 report. Published every three years, the report examines the most pressing issues in our oceans, seas, coastlines and estuaries and draws on peer reviewed published studies, mātauranga Māori, and data from environmental indicators. | | | |
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Ākina opens Impact Investment Readiness Programme | Expressions of interest are open for the Ākina Impact Investment Readiness Programme, with applications being assessed on a rolling basis until all funding has been allocated. Impact-driven businesses that exist to create positive outcomes in people’s lives or for the environment AND have plans to seek investment can apply for up to $30,000. Apply now at akina.org.nz/iirp | | | |
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| Beca Principal spearheading NZ involvement in global programme | Debbie O'Byrne, Circular Economy Principal at Beca, has been invited by the New Zealand Green Business Council to spearhead their participation in the World Green Business Council Circularity Accelerator, a programme to increase uptake of circular economy and efficient use of resources in the building and construction sector. Learn more about Debbie's involvement here. | | | |
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Meridian to reinvest revenue into decarbonisation projects across NZ | Meridian Energy has announced it will contribute all net revenue from its Certified Renewable Energy product to community and business decarbonisation projects around the country. “We’re calling for applications from community groups around the country who are looking to change the way they use energy or reduce emissions in their regions.”
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| Kantar announce new Sustainable Transformation Practice | Nearly 100% of the world's largest companies' CEOs believe sustainability is critical to their companies' future success, but the challenge is moving from ambition to action. Kiwi businesses looking for guidance in navigating the world of consumers and sustainability can now call on support from the newly opened local Kantar Sustainable Transformation Practice. | | | |
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Hiringa Energy on the world stage | Hiringa Energy CEO Andrew Clennett spoke at the World Hydrogen Congress in Rotterdam earlier this week to share New Zealand's insights into producing green hydrogen for zero emission transport. Amelia Rentzios, Hiringa's Head of Operations, shared some of the many interesting applications for hydrogen in BusinessNZ Energy Council's Energy 101 video series, which you can watch here. | | | |
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2022 CFO Sustainability Snapshot Survey launch (Registrations now closed) Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch | 19 October, 8:00-9:30am NZST
Join us for a breakfast networking event in your choice of Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch on 19 October from 8:00-9:30am to discover the results of the 2022 CFO Sustainability Snapshot survey and engage in an interactive CFO panel discussion. The event is open to anyone interested, with a particular focus on CFOs, sustainability leads, finance team members, board directors and executives.
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The Business of Nature: Why Papatūānuku needs to be our CEO Online | Wednesday 26 October, 2:30pm NZST
The role of business in relation to nature is highly topical and fast-moving in New Zealand and around the world. In this webinar, Lyttelton Port and Nature Positive will share their experience in embedding nature within business. The conversation will focus on building a shared understanding of the interconnectedness of nature and business, the unique proposition Aotearoa holds for how business engage with nature through mātauranga Māori, and how businesses can harness opportunities and understand their risks around nature. This event is open to non-SBC members. | |
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NEW: SBC and BusinessNZ Network Course: Introducing sustainability – the what, the why and the how for businesses (Auckland) EMA Office, 145 Khyber Pass Rd, Grafton – 27 October and 21 November (Christchurch) 57 Kilmore Street, Christchurch 8013 – 16 November Are you wanting to better understand sustainability, its application in businesses and why it’s important? SBC and BusinessNZ Network are excited to share our introductory sustainability day course, where you can connect with fellow businesses to learn about key elements of sustainability. Designed and developed by the in-house expertise of our sustainability and learning and development specialists, this promises to leave you with an informed, connected and inspired view of how you can begin making an impact through your business. To express your interest, email Lauren James, Network Sustainability Lead, at ljames@businessnz.org.nz. | |
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Auckland Climate Festival
October 2022 There are 100+ fantastic events taking place both in-person and online throughout October for the Auckland Climate festival. This is a great opportunity to learn more and meet other people who are passionate about combatting climate change - see a list of the different events here.
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NEW: Energy Career Showcase - with Minister of Energy and Resources Hon. Dr Megan Woods 3 Queens Wharf, Wellington 6011| 19 October, 5:00pm-7:00pm NZST Power Women | Mana Wahine and Young Energy Professionals Network are hosting this event to showcase the career journeys of diverse women from the energy sector. Hon Dr. Megan Woods will commence the event by speaking about her career path to becoming the Minister of Energy and Resources. Tina Schirr, Director of Business Energy Council NZ, and Esther Tomkinson from Mercury will share their career journeys with us, with MC Emma Conley from Octopus Energy. | |
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NEW: BusinessNZ Network Webinar: Waste not, want not Online | 20 October, 12:00pm-1:00pm NZST During Recycling Week, hear from three businesses (including two SBC members) leading the way to address the many challenges of waste. From All Heart NZ talking about ReDirection and waste innovation to 3R Group covering product stewardship, including NZ’s first regulated scheme Tyrewise, and Will & Able’s journey in circularity and social procurement solutions, you’ll be left both informed and inspired. Member challenge: can you go without single plastic all week next week? | |
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NEW: Future Voices: The youth’s perspective on the future of climate Online | 26 October, 3:00pm-4:00pm NZST
The Future Voices panel at the Climate Change and Business Conference was one of the most well-received and thought provoking of all the session. Join Aurecon for a similarly simulating and engaging conversation as part of the Auckland Climate Festival, where emerging sustainability and climate change professionals will share their perspectives on the future of the sector. Learn how they are making an impact on projects across New Zealand, the skills they will need now and into the future, and their hopes and aspirations for the decade of action.
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NEW: Circular Design and Thinking in Systems - Beca panel discussion Online | 27 October, 5:15pm-8:00pm NZST
Join Beca at this panel evening event where they will present their Circular Design Framework and lead a thought provoking panel discussion with external guest speakers. Panellists will discuss how this systems thinking approach will change the linear economy we currently operate in by not just asking you to think 'outside the box' but to think outside the 'institutional building' you work in. | |
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Sustainable Finance with Hind Management: A webinar with Hind Management and thinkstep-anz Online | Wednesday 2 November, 3:00-3:30pm NZST
Sustainability linked loans and green finance are a growing area of financial lending – one with the potential for positive impacts around the world. Find out how green and sustainable finance can help your business work towards its sustainability goals. This webinar will discuss thinkstep-anz's work with Hind Management (Sudima Hotels), including a second-party opinion for Hind Management’s sustainability linked loan, which includes targets for social, cultural and environmental performance. | |
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(NZ Business Excellence Foundation with University of Auckland) Quest for Excellence: New standards for a new world 17-18 November 2022
The Quest for Excellence conference, put together by the New Zealand Business Excellence Foundation in association with Auckland University, is a natural progression from our Climate Change and Business Conference conversations, that broadens to include Environmental, Social and Governance, or ‘ESG’ Sustainability. It has a very interesting focus on the importance of professional auditing and reporting of new ESG business frameworks. SBC members can access a special price by registering in the ‘Special Rate for Partners’ category. | |
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