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Infrastructure resilience key challenge for NZ
The combination of climate change and rising consumer expectations means more complexity for infrastructure companies. In the NZ Herald, Vector CEO, Simon Mackenzie talks about options to keep the lights on in future (and the wifi, and Netflix...)
Phasing out single-use plastic bags 
The Government has announced consultation on phasing out single-use plastic shopping bags. This follows Countdown planning to move away from plastic bags by the end of 2018 and shows once more the value of business leadership on sustainability issues. 
What's the carbon footprint of our buildings?
SBC member and environmental consultancy Thinkstep recently published an article in BRANZ Magazine (also a member) about measuring the carbon footprint of buildings using a lifecycle approach, including manufacture of building products and treatment of building waste. 
What's ahead for the future of work?
Intergenerational responsibility, human-centred design, addressing diversity, and automating Auckland's Port - a dynamic panel from Ngāi Tahu, Spark, Sky City and Ports of Auckland talked about the future of work at our Annual Council Meeting on Wednesday. Catch up via Livestream - from approximately the 1h15 mark. 
Annual Snapshot now available
Also at the meeting, we launched our Annual Snapshot of SBC work, looking at highlights from the climate, consumer decision-making, sustainable leadership and social impact work programmes, and what's ahead for the next 12 months. 
SBC Advisory Board for 2018/19
We welcome Malcolm Johns, CEO of Christchurch Airport to our Advisory Board, and Robin Singh, Assistant Category Manager, Countdown as our Future Leaders Alumni representative. Mike Sang - Ngai Tahu, Karen Silk – Westpac and David Morgan – Air NZ have been re-elected to continue. Thank you to Karen Fifield, Wellington Zoo, and Jackie Robertson, Deloitte for their service, and Kat McDonald from Lion representing our Future Leaders Alumni.
New member profile: Transpower
As the national grid owner and operator, Transpower plays a critical role in enabling a highly renewable electrified future. It has commissioned Te Mauri Hiko – Energy Futures project to start the conversation about the opportunities and challenges that may lie ahead as Aotearoa moves to decarbonise its economy. 
Job alerts
The Headwaters project in Glenorchy is looking for a Sustainability Coordinator who is passionate about environmental sustainability, to monitor, tune and report on building and system controls as well as Living Building Challenge sustainability performance measures.

Upcoming Events
2018 Asia Pacific Energy Leaders Summit registrations open
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 available until 31 August. 
More information.
 
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16 August 2018






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