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Contact and Ngati Tahu in Kenya
Contact Energy's work with Ngati Tahu in Kenya, helping the indigenous Maasai tribe work with a Kenyan power company, has featured in the last article in the Sunday Star-Times series based on the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The series has generated 19 stories, outlining some of the work SBC members and businesses are doing to protect the environment and help Kiwi communities.
Wellington Zoo leading the world   
Wellington Zoo's chief executive Karen Fifield has been asked by the UN-backed World Association of Zoos and Aquariums to develop a global sustainability strategy for zoos and aquariums. The UN Sustainable Development Goals will inform her work. Take a listen to her radio interview here, and check out this TVNZ story
Banking on Good
BNZ has released its 2018 Good Report, outling the work they're doing with Kiwi customers and communities to create a better future. Some of the projects include: taking a stand on ethical investment, launching green Kauri Bonds, preventing loan sharks with community finance schemes and supporting the Low Carbon Challenge.
It's a Material World
3R's new sustainable development report launched this week. "It’s not often in business when you get a chance to take a good look at your operation in its totality – how things are being done, how they can be done better and what benefits that would bring...each year we find that creating this report is a great way to do just that," says 3R's Chief Executive Adele Rose. 
How to report on the SDGs
KPMG have published a study to help companies that are unsure about how to report their activity on the UN Sustainable Development Goals. It's called 'How to report on the SDGs: What good looks like and why it matters'. Take a look.
30 leaders under 30
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development and GreenBiz Group is opening nominations for the 2018 class of "30 Under 30" honorees, showcasing the next generation of sustainable business leaders. If you know someone who fits the bill, send them this link.
Job Alert
The Tindall Foundation is looking for a Donations Programme Manager who has a strong desire to promote the welfare of others and be community minded. Read more here.

Upcoming Events

An introduction to Science-Based Targets
Setting a long-term emissions target?  Want to know how to get to your goal? Join SBC, WWF New Zealand and Enviro-Mark Solutions for an introduction to the world of science-based emissions targets. You'll hear from one of New Zealand's leading experts, get an understanding of the global context and gain insight from Martin Fryer (Sustainability Manager, Mercury) into how two large New Zealand businesses are approaching science-based targets.

When:   Thursday 5th April, 9.30am - 12 noon
Where:  Level 9, Westpac, 16 Takutai Square, Auckland (& Livestream). RSVP
 here 
NZ Sustainable Development Goals Summit
Bringing together business, government, civil society and tertiary institutions to work on ideas for delivering the SDGs by 2030 in NZ. 

When people sign up for the Summit, they will be presented with the opportunity to propose and develop ideas for discussion topics at the Summit's ‘action stations’. 


When: Monday 23rd April
Where: Victoria University of Wellington 
More details and registration form here.
Westpac presents: 
Westpac and the Climate Change & Business Conference invites SBC members to join them and Climate Change Minister Shaw on the new Government’s climate change policy agenda.

Thursday 15 March, 5.00–7.30pm, Westpac, Britomart.

Spaces are limited, RSVP by March 12th is essential fiona@climateandbusiness.com
Read further details on the event here.
SAVE THE DATE! SBC Annual Council Meeting - Wednesday 15th August.
Time and venue TBC
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