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Conscious Kiwi consumers on the rise
This year's Colmar Brunton Better Futures report offers some fascinating insights into the rise of the conscious Kiwi consumer. Thirty percent of respondents now say they are "highly committed" to a sustainable lifestyle, and perhaps the greatest surprise is that low income earners, as well as women and over-60s, are driving that change. Check out Fairfax's and TVNZ's coverage. Next week we'll have a video of the launch event and a blog.

Trust in "experts" bouncing back
The Edelman Trust Barometer has been measuring public trust in government, business, NGO and media institutions around the world for 18 years. This year the report finds 64% of respondents would like CEOs to lead change, rather than wait for governments to impose it. And trust in "expert" commentators, such as directors, CEOs, government officials and journalists, is bouncing back.

Global Risks Report 2018
Extreme weather events and a failure to mitigate climate change are some of the most likely threats to the world, according to the World Economic Forum's 2018 Global Risk Report. Time Magazine reports even though weapons of mass destruction are considered the most impactful threat, "they were ranked as less likely to occur than extreme weather events, food and water crises, large-scale involuntary migration, or ecosystem collapse".

Can we build sustainable cities?
In this week's Sunday Star Times' article based on a UN Sustainable Development Goal, we hear about projects to build sustainable cities and communities in New Zealand (Goal 11). Ecostore's founder, Malcolm Rands, talks about the Fairground Foundation's eco-village project in Auckland called Bumpspace. And AECOM's work with the Wellington City Council to prepare for disasters also features.

Wasp wipe out
Sanford has partnered with the Department of Conservation to help wipe out wasps in the Marlborough sounds. Staff based in Havelock are going to help DOC lay the bait. Read more here.

Welcome Rachel Depree
SBC is thrilled to welcome Rachel Depree to the team, as the Climate Change Manager. Rachel is working with us for a year while Kate Alcock is on maternity leave. She will lead our climate action work programme, which focuses on climate leadership, and will be working with members on their transition to a low emissions economy. Read her bio in full here.

Upcoming Events

Taking on sustainability in 2018 & Tickled Pink
** New Wellington date
Come have a drink with the SBC team and members to talk about projects and priorities for the year ahead, plus an interactive session with Tickled Pink on transforming business performance through happiness.

AUCKLAND: Thursday 15th February, 5:00-6:30pm. Auckland central, Generator @ Grid AKL, 12 Madden Street, Wynyard Quarter + Livestream
WELLINGTON: Tuesday 20th February, 5:00-6:30pm. BusinessNZ, Level 6 JacksonStone House, 3-11 Hunter Street

New Zealand Sustainable Development Goal Summit
Bringing together business, government, civil society, and the tertiary sector to work on ideas for delivering the Sustainable Development Goals in NZ.
When: Monday 23rd April
Where: Victoria University of Wellington More details and register here

SAVE THE DATE! SBC Annual Council Meeting - Wednesday 15th August.

Time and venue TBC

Proxima GRI & <IR> training courses
- Certified GRI Standards Course February 14 & 15 Auckland
- <IR> Integrated Reporting Course February 28th & March 1st Auckland
More details here.

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