Eight trends that will define 2018 The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership has outlined the top forces and trends it thinks will shape business in 2018. It expects volatility will become the new norm, damage from extreme weather events will continue and sustainability will shape the face of business. Read the full reporthere.
Brewing sustainable beverages This week'sSunday Star-Times article, based on a UN Sustainable Development Goal, features Lion's new micro-brewery in Christchurch. It's been designed with responsible consumption and production in mind (Goal 12), using solar panels, rain water storage, an electric vehicle fleet and waste recycling schemes.
Sustainable consumption is no longer niche "The massive jump in consumer concern over plastic pollution - which Colmar Brunton dubbed the "next sugar" – shows us that campaigns and personal observations are affecting the attitudes of a wide range of consumers across New Zealand society". Check out Alison Herft's blog, following the release of the Better Futures report, and SBC's video of the launch event, featuring Abbie Reynolds, Sarah Bolger and the Meridian Energy team.
Auckland Bridge lightens up Auckland Harbour Bridge has had a makeover, with a lighting display made up of 90,000 LED lights powered by solar panels. It's the first major bridge in the world to have its lighting sourced entirely from solar power. The makeover marks the start of a 10-year "smart energy" partnership between Vector and Auckland Council. Read more hereand check out videos of the show here.
The Future of Infrastructure AECOM has released its new Future of Infrastructurereport. The report combines data and opinions from 500 industry leaders around the world, and identifies today’s infrastructure challenges and tomorrow's opportunities. It says, "Aging and inadequate networks and systems are holding back economic growth and social prosperity. But change is coming fast. Innovative solutions and new approaches are evolving to provide the tools and resources required to deliver the safe, secure and resilient infrastructure we need."
SBC welcomes Kantar Millward Brown and Fairtrade Kantar Insights NZ and Fairtrade have joined the Sustainable Business Council. Welcome to the whanau! Kantar Insights NZ is the parent company of research agency Colmar Brunton. And Fairtrade is renowned for its work advocating for better working conditions and improved terms of trade in developing countries.
Upcoming Events
Taking on sustainability in 2018 & Tickled Pink ** New Wellington date Come have a drink with the SBC team and its members, to talk about projects and priorities for the year ahead. There will also be an interactive session with Tickled Pink, on transforming business performance through happiness.
New Zealand Sustainable Development Goal Summit Bringing together business, government, civil society, and the tertiary sector to work on ideas for delivering the Sustainable Development Goals in NZ. When: Monday 23rd April Where: Victoria University of Wellington More details and register here
SAVE THE DATE!SBC Annual Council Meeting - Wednesday 15th August.
Time and venue TBC
Proxima GRI & <IR> training courses - Certified GRI Standards Course February 14 & 15 Auckland
- <IR> Integrated Reporting Course February 28th & March 1st Auckland More details here.
New Zealand Sustainable Development Goal Summit
