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Kia Kaha te Reo Māori
We are blown away by how many members are embracing Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, 10-16 Mahuru. Spark and Te Aka have launched Kupu, a fun app that gives you Te Reo Māori translations based on what's in a picture. Stuff is exploring how te reo Māori makes us unique. And the Toyota Kiwi Guardian scheme to connect kids with the outdoors has added five new sites, with bilingual maps. Check out #TeWikioTeReoMāori on Twitter for more news.  
SBC members do well in Energy Awards 
Congratulations to the winners and finalists in the recent Deloitte Energy Excellence Awards. Of our members, Vector (pictured) won the Health and Safety category for the OnGas Bottle Swap plant in Papakura and Rebecca Wilson from TranspowerNZ was named the Young Energy Professional. 
A fishing show with a difference 
Sanford talked to the NBR last week about their responsibility to help fix plastics pollution in the oceans, and they also teamed up with the Office of the Children's Commissioner to ask young people what they think about sustainability in this Facebook video.  
ETS Consultation: Useful background 
If you are planning to make a submission on the proposed improvements to the NZ Emissions Trading Scheme, MfE have provided extra background in recent presentations (see Meeting slides tab). Submissions close 21 Sept. 
International cooperation and the SDGs
What are the most critical sustainable development challenges that New Zealand should be responding to on the international stage? The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is reviewing New Zealand’s policy on aid and sustainable development. Submissions close 30 Sept. 
New member profile: New Zealand Ecolabelling Trust 
The Trust administers the Government-owned Environmental Choice New Zealand label, which identifies products and services that meet stringent, best-practice environmental criteria across their whole life-cycle. The Trust supports increased uptake of sustainable procurement practices.
Sustainability reporting rolls on
The OCS New Zealand Sustainability Review shows they have reduced fleet greenhouse gas emissions by 5%.
Vector's Annual Report looks at value creation through an integrated reporting lens.
And Vodafone's Sustainable Business Report uses the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) G4 framework.
To have your report featured here, email Catherine. 
Looking for a new role?
Some great opportunities out there right now: Sustainability Manager with Synlait Milk; Environmental & Sustainability Advisor for the America's Cup with Downer NZ; Sustainability Business Partner for the Laminex brand, part of Fletcher Building; and Sustainability Specialist for Ports of Auckland.   

Upcoming Events
Energy & Climate Webinar 
 SBA and WBCSD are holding an international webinar on the state of Australia's energy and climate policy landscape. Speakers include Prof Frank Jotzo, Australian National University; Cameron Reid, AGL, and Dr Peter Holt, Energetics. 
Full details and register now
When: 18 September 2018, 7pm NZT
Webinar on Modern Slavery
In 2015 the United Kingdom introduced a Modern Slavery Act 2015, now the Government of NSW has followed suit. thinkstep and Sustainability Business Matters discuss in a 30 minute webinar what this might mean for businesses and supply chains in New Zealand.  
Full details and register now
When: 20 September 2018, 3.00 - 3.30pm
Australia and New Zealand Climate Change and Business Conference
This conference will explore the implications of climate change for consumer preferences, business innovation, boardroom awareness and risk management.
Full details and register now
When: 9-10 October 2018
Venue: Grand Millennium, 71 Mayoral Drive, Auckland
World Indigenous Business Forum
The Forum seeks to engage indigenous people in global economic discussions. This year, world leaders in this area are coming together in Rotorua.
Full details and register now
When: 9-12 October 2018
Where: Rotorua
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 are Christopher Luxon, CEO, Air New Zealand, and Sir 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
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.
 
13 Mahuru 2018






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