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The Warehouse Group clears the air
The Warehouse Group has announced it is the third major retailer in the world to go carbon neutral, earning carboNZeroCertTM certification with Enviro-Mark Solutions. It has set an ambitious goal to reduce its emissions by 32 percent by 2030, and offset the rest with native forest regeneration and Gold Standard carbon credits. The company has also released this document, which details what it has had to do to get to this point. 
Aurecon & Spark supporting LGBTQI+
Aurecon has announced it is the first engineering firm in New Zealand to achieve the Rainbow Tick. The certification process helps organisations become safe, welcoming and inclusive for people of diverse gender identities and sexual orientation. Spark has also had its work to support the LGBTQI+ community highlighted in this Idealog article.
Are you ready for the Future of Work? 
As the world of work is transformed by technological advances, many opportunities lie ahead for business. The Manager of SBC's Sustainable Leadership Programme, Rob Perry, has prepared this article to help guide directors and executive management.  
Kiwi consumers looking for kindness
Meridian Energy CEO, Neal Barclay, has written an article about the increasing consumer demand for kindness in business, as well as sustainability. He writes, "In the past, sustainability has brought up images of tree planting, recycling or beach cleanups but these days Kiwis see sustainability as having a social dimension as well, like paying staff a fair wage or affirming the value of diversity among a workforce."  
How do we make the big changes?
The Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership has released its ten-year plan to lay the foundations for a sustainable economy, called Rewiring the Economy. It outlines ten interconnected tasks that business, government and finance can tackle, to help create an economy that encourages sustainable practices and positive outcomes for societies and people.
Thinking about electric vehicles? 
Meridian have published a guide for businesses converting their fleet to electric vehicles. The company hopes other organisations will be able to take something from the lessons they've learnt.

Meanwhile, Vector have announced a partnership with Chargetrip, to adapt a popular EV journey planning app to New Zealand roads, and help ease range anxiety for drivers.
Review into low-emissions inquiry complete
A review of the Productivity Commission's inquiry into a low-emissions economy has been released, with the author concluding it was, "A rigorous piece of investigation, which has produced an ambitious but credible strategy to transform the New Zealand economy into a low emissions economy". The Productivity Commission's Chair, Murray Sherwin, has also written this article, outlining the role he believes New Zealand can play in reducing global emissions. 

Upcoming Events

SDG Deep Dive webinars 
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development’s Reporting Matters team, Radley Yeldar and PwC will zoom in on the state of play of SDG reporting and key insight on trends across the corporate disclosure landscape.
Online, 26 February, 15-16:00 CET
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CDP 2018 Regional Disclosure Report Launch
The 2018 CDP report charts the growing momentum in environmental disclosure among some of the biggest companies in New Zealand and Australia.

Where: Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, Westhaven Marina, Auckland
When: Thursday 28 February, 11.15 - 1.30pm (concluding with lunch)
Please RSVP. Spaces are limited!
More info here

Get your sustainability and integrated reporting sorted
Proxima are New Zealand’s only certified provider of GRI Sustainability and <IR> Integrated Reporting training courses. Learn the technical detail and practicalities of preparing your own sustainability or integrated report.  Limited places still available:
GRI Standards Certified Course, Auckland, February 27 & 28
<IR> Approved Integrated Reporting Course, Auckland, March 12 & 13

The Future of Transport
Join the Business Energy Council's after-work event with Isabel Dedring, ARUP's Global Transport Lead speaking about intelligent mobility and the role of energy.
Wellington, 4 March
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Grow 2019 Agri Summit
For New Zealand’s food and fibre sector, from the start of the supply chain
to the finished products. 
Christchurch, April 10-11
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Changing with our Climate
2nd Deep South Challenge Conference 
Auckland, May 6-8
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Waikato Environmental Law Colloquium: Climate Change & Freshwater
International Issues & Regional Perspectives
Waikato, May 8
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EMANZ Conference 2019
Shaping our low-emissions future
Wellington: May 29-30
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Become a Climate Reality Leader
Join former Vice President Al Gore at Climate Reality Leadership Corps training and learn how you can lead the global fight for climate solutions.
Brisbane: June 5-7 - apply by April 18
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21 February 2019






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