Digital disruption and sustainability
You are invited to attend a SBC TechTalk webinar on the impact of new digital technologies and systems on a business's sustainability strategies and performance. The co-presenters are Lee Stewart (Sustainability Manager, Fujitsu) and Johneen Morris (Group ICT Applications Support Manager, SKYCITY) and Alison Herft (SBC).
When: Thursday, 7 June, 11:00am-12 noon
Where: Register online through Debbie Bougen dbougen@businessnz.org.nz
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Science-Based Targets: Target setting and approaches
Setting a long-term emissions target? Want to know how to navigate the Science-Based Targets submission process? Join SBC, WWF New Zealand and Enviro-Mark Solutions for an in-depth workshops, where you’ll be able to explore Science-Based Target setting in more detail.
When: Wednesday, 20 June, 10 - 1130
Where: Auckland central
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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
Save the date!
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A pragmatic approach to assess your product portfolio and supply chain
A chance to analyse your entire product portfolio and reflect on economic, ecological and social aspects. BASF and thinkstep will talk about their practical and scalable approach to systematically review and evaluate sustainability aspects throughout your whole product portfolio.
The Sustainable Solution Steering ™ methodology (aka tripleS) considers not only the full value chain, but industry and region specific views.
Register for the webinar here
When: Thursday, 31 May, 4:00 PM
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Inaugural infrastructure sustainability summit
The summit will explore the issues, challenges and best practise examples for delivering resilient, sustainable infrastructure in New Zealand.
Keynote address by Associate Minister for Transport, the Hon. Julie Anne Genter on how infrastructure can deliver better social and environmental outcomes. Interactive panels on: Climate change resilience, innovation and technologies, and regional investment and local communities.
Find out more here.
When: 7 June, Auckland
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Carbon Footprints 101
Aecom is hosting a breakfast event for people interested in measuring their carbon footprint but not sure where to start. The event will include an overview of what tools and standards are available to measure and monitor emissions, include examples of what other businesses are doing to measure and reduce their greenhouse emissions and include insights from the UK about how the government’s zero carbon act might affect your business.
When: Friday, 8 June, 7.30 - 9.15 (no charge)
Where: Aecom House, Level 2, 8 Mahuhu Crescent, Auckland
Contact Sarah for further information: sarah.lindberg@aecom.com
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Natural Capital Protocol and the Finance Sector
Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand are hosting two events in June to launch and consult on the Natural Capital Protocol’s draft Finance Sector Supplement.
You can find more information here.
When: 18 June
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Auckland Conversations:
Exposed? Truth, consequences and aspirations for a climate-ready city
In collaboration with New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC)
The future for Auckland and NZ is being determined by decisions made today. It’s time to get it right.
Join international sustainability expert Matt Petersen and panelists, as they discuss the challenges we face as a city to get climate ready - and what it could mean if we don't. More Information here.
When: June 21, Auckland
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Event series on child poverty, wellbeing and human capital
Westpac and KPMG are sponsoring a Presbyterian Support Northern Lecture Series focused on child poverty.
The 14 events in Wellington and Auckland over May, June and July will cover a broad range of issues, including social housing, child poverty measures and public investment.
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Protected Areas Symposium
Lincoln University and the New Zealand Conservation Authority invite you to attend the conference, Towards Implementing a 2050 vision for the protected areas of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Aotearoa New Zealand is working to become predator free by 2050. But there are many other challenges facing our protected areas.
This conference brings together policy, mana whenua, planning and management, recreation, tourism and innovation, as we develop a 2050 vision for the protected areas of Aotearoa New Zealand. More info here.
When: 20/21 June
Where: Lincoln University, Christchurch
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