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New IoD governance guide
The Institute of Directors has released its revised Four Pillars of Governance Best Practice guide. For the first time, it includes sections on sustainability, human rights in business, as well as state sector governance and Māori-owned entities. It also picks up on global trends relating to stakeholder engagement, board diversity and technology and information governance. Read more here.

New 4Sight Consulting Vlog and jobs
4Sight Consulting have taken recruitment to a new level: Creating a Vlog about the business's values and what it's like to work there. What a great way to catch the attention of NZ's top talent. Click here to watch the Vlog and read about the jobs on offer.

Augmented reality the consumers' choice
Augmented reality is growing faster than virtual reality as the preferred consumer choice. And both technologies offer new ways for business to connect with people. Read more in this blog by SBC Member Engagement Manager, Alison Herft.

Millennials care about a company's values
Research shows that millennials want their company to be active in their corporate social responsibility. “The challenge for any company implementing a CSR programme is to create one that simultaneously appeals to employees' passions, aligns with business goals, addresses critical community issues and delivers measurable social impacts,” says SBC Executive Director, Abbie Reynolds. Read the full article here.

Report launches and wins
The Sustainable Development Goals are a key feature in Meridian's 2017 integrated report. Great to see another SBC member company showing leadership in this space. Click here to see the report.

Congratulations Mercury for winning the Traditional Annual Reports - International category at the International ARC Awards. Read more here.

Give your view on the circular economy
If your company is engaging in circular economy activities - or considering doing so - the World Business Council for Sustainable Development invites you to share your knowledge. Insights from the (anonymous) survey will be developed into recommendations to scale circular economy activities in business and across industries. Click here to participate.

SBC weekly video pick
EY's Oceania Managing Partner Climate Change and Sustainability, Dr Matthew Bell, talks to CNBC about how government and business need to adapt to climate change .

Important dates

- Australasian Reporting Awards now open for entries http://www.arawards.com.au/

- Low Emission Vehicles Contestable Fund Round Three: Applications close on Wednesday 27th September. Click here for more information.

- NZ's low-emissions pathway submissions to the Productivity Commission due October 2nd. Read more here.

Upcoming Events

CONNECTING SUSTAINABILITY TO YOUR BRAND STORY

Is your story residual, dominant or emerging?

A "roll up your sleeves" workshop with J. Walter Thompson’s Planning Director, Jacqueline Smart, on how branding and sustainability are connected.

Jacqueline will talk about how different brands communicate their organisation’s values, and how this resonates with contemporary New Zealand consumer values. We’ll also talk about how the Good Life playbook from the World Business Council for Sustainable Development can apply to a New Zealand context.

We will live stream the workshop and encourage members around New Zealand to participate in the workshop.

Thursday 14th September, 9:00-11:00am, Auckland & Livestream: https://livestream.com/accounts/22384475/events/7666641
RSVP rsvp @businessnz.org.nz

SBC FUTURE LEADERS PROGRAMME
Workshop 3: Leading & Launching the SDGs

Course participants present the group’s findings and the opportunities to build up momentum for the Sustainable Development Goals in NZ.

Thursday 21st Sept, Auckland. Read more here

Sweet 17 or a more mature approach?
How SDGs & materiality assessment complement each other

Co-presented by thinkstep, Sanford, Meridian and SBC

Thursday 14th Sept, Auckland Buy tickets here

GO GLOBAL: The exporters' conference

The Geopolitics of Trade, Rising Stars, Innovation and Future Trends sit as the foundation blocks for this year's Go Global Conference.
Thursday 21st Sept, Christchurch. Buy tickets here

ĀKINA & SAP present: Working on purpose

Part of the Social World Enterprise Forum

Speakers include SBC Executive Director, Abbie Reynolds. Read the press release here.

Thursday 28th Sept, Christchurch

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