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New SBC Executive Director
Mike Burrell has been appointed as the new SBC Executive Director, starting in January 2020. Mike is currently New Zealand’s High Commissioner to South Africa and has strong experience in sustainable development as well as the aquaculture industry. 
We have a Zero Carbon Act
It is a week of momentous announcements. The Zero Carbon Act has been passed, with votes of 119 to 1 in favour. 
Another significant vote 
Competition is fierce in Bird of the Year 2019, and Genesis is pushing hard for the whio (blue duck) to take out the supreme title. It has been working in partnership with DOC since 2011 to help protect the whio, and has seen a 143% increase in breeding pairs during that time. It is running a campaign called ‘Operation Underduck’, to raise awareness as well as votes. Voting closes this Sunday at 5pm.  
Beca sets carbon emissions reduction target
Founding CLC signatory, Beca, has committed to reducing their greenhouse gas emissions by 32% by 2030, from a 2018 baseline. Their target includes the direct (Scope 1 and 2) and indirect emission (Scope 3) from their full supply chain. 
Climate financial reporting - call for feedback  
The Ministry for the Environment is seeking feedback by 13 December on proposals to introduce a climate-related financial reporting regime in New Zealand in line with the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) framework, with the goal of helping investors, shareholders and companies make informed decisions. In other financial news, Victoria University of Wellington collaborated on a study finding that extremely hot weather leads to declines in market value of shares on the stock market. And Rob Perry has some reflections on the evolving roles of CFOs.  
Enviro-Mark Solutions is now Toitū Envirocare
Enviro-Mark Solutions has this week unveiled a new identity: Toitū Envirocare, reflecting the evolution in their services from carbon measurement and offsetting, to  helping businesses to transition to a sustainable low carbon economy. Watch the brand film.  
toitū - 1. (verb) to be undisturbed, untouched, permanent, entire. 2. (verb) to be sustainable.
The state of environmental reporting 
The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment has released the findings of his review of New Zealand’s national environmental reporting system. The report provides a detailed review of how well New Zealand reports on the state of its environment and recommends steps the Government needs to take to improve the system.
Reporting corner 
It's member review time, and this afternoon Alison Herft was totally engrossed in the Agrecovery 2018-2019 report, saying "it's a great snapshot of the organisation’s vision and purpose, with clear explanation of what product stewardship is, and their role is making this work for New Zealand.". 
New member profile 
How can we leverage our human potential for positive impact? Tech Futures Lab, founded by Frances Valintine, helps people and organisations navigate our fast-changing world, with innovative, future-focused graduate education programmes and strategic support. Watch the video to find out more. 
Events

In Good Company: How New Zealanders assess the sustainability of brands
Auckland, 21 Nov | 5pm for a 5.30 start to 7.30
Join us for the launch of In Good Company, by Perceptive, Porter Novelli and Sustainable Business Council, to find out which brands and industries are seen by New Zealanders as leaders in sustainability, and how people have developed this perception. With thanks to Auckland Council. 
RSVP for SBC members 

Climate risk and value creation
Auckland, 28 Nov | 8:30am - 12pm 
Following the Good Governance event, we're partnering with Deloitte to run a pilot workshop for CFOs exploring practical tips for managing climate risk across business.
Get in touch with us to find out more. 

Sustainability leadership in a changing world
Auckland, May, June & September 2020  
Applications are open now for the 2020 Sustainability Leaders Programme delivered in partnership with Catapult. Early bird applications close 31 October and all applications are due by 29 November. Non SBC members are welcome to apply. Hear from 2019 alumni. 

Be an executive leadership pioneer
The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) is exploring bringing its popular Executive Leadership Programme to New Zealand, with delivery partner EY. To register your interest, please contact Rob Perry. 

Data4Good Conference
Auckland, 14 November
The Data4Good conference encourages businesses to be guided by social conscience to drive positive data solutions, overriding the low trust created through the misuse of data by big tech firms. Register and more information.
 

Sustainability and integrated reporting courses - Proxima
These courses train participants in the technical detail and practicalities of preparing their own sustainability or integrated report.  Limited places are still available for:
<IR> Approved Integrated Reporting Course, Auckland, 20 & 21 November

Life Cycle Association of New Zealand 10th Anniversary Summit
Auckland, 27 November, 9am – 5pm
Keynote speakers will include Dr James Fava (Anthesis Group), Dr Barbara Nebel (thinkstep), Professor Sarah McLaren (Massey University) and Dr Rachel Chiaroni-Clarke (Office of the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor). 
Registrations are now open
For other low emissions events see the Climate Leaders Coalition events calendar.

Please send your Pānui stories to: sbccomms@businessnz.org.nz 
31 October 2019