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Sustainability milestones for Countdown
Countdown are making progress on their 20 sustainability commitments to 2020, including phasing out single-use plastic carrier bags at 42 more stores from 13 August, and installing 20 yellow speed bumps in the car park at their support office in Favona, Auckland - each one made out of 4000 recycled plastic bags.

Kiwis get serious about EVs
In a new survey released by Mercury, 84% of respondents agree EVs are ‘the way of the future’ and 46% are considering getting an EV in the next 2 years. Mercury Chief Marketing Officer, Julia Jack, talks about the research. And the Government will co-fund 19 new electric vehicle projects, with another funding round open from 15 August.

Crowdsourcing climate action in Auckland
Auckland Council is looking for the best and brightest ideas for ambitious and inclusive climate action. Anyone can contribute, vote and comment. Read more and get involved at ClimateAKL.co.nz

SBC’s biggest event of the year
It’s a packed agenda at the Annual Council Meeting this Wednesday 15 August. We’re looking forward to seeing so many members and hearing keynote speaker Sinead Boucher (CEO, Stuff), the ‘Future of Work’ panel, and the Advisory Board and Future Leaders Alumni election results. If you can't make it, tune in via Livestream:
1pm-2pm Liaison Delegate Session
3pm- 5pm Annual Council Meeting

World: Natural capital guide for forest sector
The World Business Council on Sustainable Development have just published a Forest Products Sector Guide with the Natural Capital Coalition to help businesses identify what role natural capital plays in their value chain, to better measure and value it.

Upcoming Events

Sustainable Business Council Annual Council Meeting
The future of work is now - Keeping pace in a rapidly changing world

When: Wednesday, 15 August
1.00pm-2.00pm Liaison Delegate Session (View on Livestream)
3.00pm- 5.00pm Annual Council Meeting (View on Livestream)
Where: Spark Conference Centre, 167 Victoria Street W, Auckland
We look forward to seeing you there.

2018 Asia Pacific Energy Leaders Summit registrations open
The 3D Vision - New Energy Perspectives summit - is the essential biennial conference for business and policy leaders, along with energy and technology professionals.
It will feature outstanding international experts and aims to help decision-makers navigate the disruptive forces that are provoking profound global change.
Register now
When: 31 October - 1 November, Te Papa, Wellington.
Early-bird discount available until 31 August.
More information.

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9 August 2018

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