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Enviro-Mark Solutions CDP-accredited 
Enviro-Mark Solutions has become the first CDP-accredited science-based targets partner in Australia and New Zealand. CDP is a non-profit charity that runs the global disclosure system for companies, investors, cities, states and regions to measure, manage and disclose environmental impacts. 
Kudos for Manaaki Whenua
Congratulations Dr Corinne Watts from Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research for winning the Waikato Kudos Award for environmental science for her work on the impact of predators, biocontrol agents and habitat change on our native invertebrates.
Welcome Tourism Holdings Ltd
New SBC member Tourism Holdings Limited (thl) weaves sustainability into the very fabric of its global corporate strategy and is forging programmes that deliver sustainability under its three pillars of Protect, Respect and Grow. thl's latest sustainability report can be found here. 
Silver Fern Farms Pasture to Plate scholarships
Six young NZers have been awarded a Silver Fern Farms Pasture to Plate Youth ScholarshipChief Executive Simon Limmer says the scholarships are a great way to connect with emerging talent who want to contribute to a sustainable future for the sector. 
Auckland Museum awarded Rainbow Tick
Auckland Museum is the first Museum in New Zealand to be awarded the Rainbow Tick, an external audit and quality improvement programme designed to help an organisation be a safe and inclusive place for people of diverse gender identity and sexual orientation. The museum has done a great video about it.
Sustainable Energy Association awards 
SBC members did well at this year's Sustainable Energy Association of New Zealand awards. Genesis Energy won for Best Grid-Connected Installation, Vector won Best Sustainable Energy Innovation for Vector Lights on Auckland Harbour Bridge, and Vector CEO Simon Mackenzie was awarded Industry Person of the Year.
Leadership on Climate Change Action
At the Climate Change and Business Conference this week, our Executive Director Abbie Reynolds talked about cornering Mike Bennetts and why the Climate Leaders Coalition matters. Read her speech here.

Upcoming Events

Carbon In Infrastructure - Lessons From The UK 
Enviro-Mark Solutions have invited UK water company, Anglian Water, to share their experience of operating under the UK’s Climate Change Act with NZ businesses. Learn about the opportunities and challenges in how business can respond and prepare for climate change. Numbers are limited:
Wellington Workshop: 12 October
Christchurch Workshop: 15 October
Calling all NZ-based directors 
Make sure your CEO and NZ-based directors don’t miss our business breakfast on creating value from good governance. Keynote speakers include Jonathon Porritt, Founder, Forum for the Future.

Full details and register now
When: Wednesday 17 October 2018
7.00am for a 7.30am start - 8.45am, breakfast served on arrival
Venue: KPMG, 18 Viaduct Harbour Ave, Auckland 

Questions?
Contact Robert Perry
Aotearoa Social Enterprise Forum 
This one-day event will deliver practical skills and inspiration for social entrepreneurs and those who work with them. Early bird tickets are on sale now.

Full details and register now
When: Friday 19 October 2018
8am - 5.30pm followed by networking drinks.

Venue: Wellington Zoo
Materialise: a sustainable future 
A one-day discussion for thought leaders and friends of the MacDiarmid Institute, about future science for an environmentally and economically sustainable New Zealand.

Full details and register now
When: Tuesday 23 October, 9am-5pm

Venue: Te Papa
 
How UN Global Goals and Materiality Assessment complement each other
Hear from Lion and Meridian about how they've implemented the SDGs. Experience a hands-on workshop on how SDGs can inform your materiality assessment and sustainability strategy. SBC members can register for a reduced rate. 
Full details and register now
When: Wednesday 24 October, 3pm-6pm
Venue: Christchurch
Defining the Value of Sustainability for your Business 
Villa Maria, Mercury Energy, Creature and thinkstep will share in an interactive workshop on how sustainability can increase your revenue, reduce cost, enhance your brand and mitigate risk. SBC members can register for the thinkstep client rate. 

More details and register here
When: Monday 29 October, 3.00 to 5.30 pm followed by networking drinks
Venue: PwC Building, Auckland 
2018 Asia Pacific Energy Leaders Summit 
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 ends soon. 
More information.

 

Energy and Carbon Manager Professional Training 
Energy and Carbon Manager Professional is a training programme designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge to develop and lead significant energy management programmes.
When: 6 - 9 November, Wellington. 
More information and registration details
04 October 2018






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