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Making it easier to hire young people
Jody Hamilton writes business can make a difference in their communities by employing young people, but often they don't know where to start. The SBC Youth Recruitment and Employment Toolkit has a handy checklist for all the tools and resources in one place.

Good corporate governance checklist
This new checklist from SBC aims to help directors and executives build strategic oversight and planning capability to embed sustainability into all aspects of business.

'Tis the season for sustainability reporting
Our members are taking up the challenge of integrated or sustainability reporting, showing how they're creating value for their business as well as the environment and the society they operate in.
Ravensdown, Contact Energy and Oji Fibre Solutions are three that have got in touch with us about their report. To have yours featured here, email Catherine cjeffcoat@businessnz.org.nz.

Business leadership on climate change
New Zealand business is moving from awareness to readiness to act on climate change, says Abbie Reynolds in an article for EMA Magazine Business Plus on the #ClimateLeadersCoalition. And Greg Campbell, Chief Executive talks about Ravensdown's commitment to the Coalition and the steps they’ve taken to measure and reduce their footprint in their new integrated report.

Get your EV by subscription with Mercury
Are electric vehicles gaining critical mass? Mercury is piloting an EV subscription service with Snap Rentals in Auckland to understand how Kiwis want to drive their electric vehicles. Register your interest.

Job alerts
Victoria University of Wellington is looking for a Facilities Sustainability Manager in the Property Services team. Applications close on 2 Sept. This new role will lead and co-ordinate the contribution of the built environment and related services to the sustainability framework.

Upcoming Events

Calling all NZ-based directors
Make sure your CEO and NZ-based directors don’t miss our business breakfast in October 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: rperry@businessnz.org.nz

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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23 August 2018

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