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Contact Energy's savvy use of waste silica
Ohaaki Power Station have built a brand new plant to extract the silica from geothermal fluid, to use in the construction industry, to make golf clubs and even medical implants. The project is a partnership between SBC member Contact Energy, Geo40 and Ngāti Tahu.

IAG gearing up for action on climate
IAG Australia have published their Climate Action Plan, covering IAG in both Australia and New Zealand. They have introduced science-based emission reduction targets which will be achieved through a focus on reducing emissions from energy use and fleet.

SBC submission on Zero Carbon Bill
We have published our submission on the Zero Carbon Bill, as provided to the Ministry for the Environment. It reflects that members want to work closely with government, academia and community groups to develop a vision for the transition.

SBC welcomes new members in July
We are very pleased to welcome Agrecovery, NZ Ecolabelling Trust, Lumus Ltd, Synlait, and Tourism Holdings Ltd to the SBC family. Find out more about membership.

Getting above the line to effective leadership

In this new blog, our Sustainable Leadership Manager Robert Perry reflects on the start of SBC’s 2018 Sustainable Leadership programme. Do you have what it takes to get 'above the line'?

Climate Leaders Coalition - launch highlights
The video from the launch event on 12 July is now online, along with photos of the signatories. Watch on the CLC website or see all CLC videos on YouTube.

World energy leaders to meet in Wellington
The BusinessNZ Energy Council (BEC) and the World Energy Council (WEC) will host their biennial Energy Leaders’ Summit from October 31 to November 1. WEC Secretary-General Christoph Frei says three interrelated topics are challenging the sector: the need to decarbonise, the opportunity to decentralise, and the advantage of digitalising the production and consumption of energy.

Elections for Advisory Board + FLP Alumni
Nominations for the SBC Advisory Board and Future Leaders' Alumni representative have now closed, and voting will run until 8 August. The results will be announced at SBC's Annual Council Meeting on 15 August. More information on voting has been sent to Council members.

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
3.00pm- 5.00pm Annual Council Meeting
Where: Spark Conference Centre, 167 Victoria Street W, Auckland
More information.

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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26 July 2018

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