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Countdown phasing out straws
Countdown announced this week that it will stop selling single-use straws. The company estimates that the change will remove as many as 11.6 million straws from the waste stream each year. General manager of corporate affairs and sustainability Kiri Hannifin said the company is focused on removing as much unnecessary plastic as possible from its stores. 
Vector Urban Forest
Vector has launched its Vector Urban Forest with a promise to plant two native trees for every tree cut down to protect Auckland’s powerlines. Vector hopes this Forest project will help the company contribute positively to regenerating Auckland’s ecosystems and increasing canopy cover across the city.
Zero Carbon Bill submissions published
The submissions and summary of the Zero Carbon Bill consultation have been publicly released. Key themes from the submissions include:
- 91 per cent of respondents said they wanted a target of net zero emissions across all greenhouse gases by 2050 set in legislation now.
- 96 per cent of respondents supported the establishment of a Climate Change Commission, with an advisory role to Government.
- 92 per cent of respondents thought the Bill should include provisions to help NZ adapt to the effects of climate change.
New member: Ministry for the Environment
We welcome a new Associate Member this week, the Ministry for the Environment, who sees business leadership as key to addressing some of New Zealand's biggest environmental challenges, such as moving to a low-emission economy, improving our water, seas and soils, and growing great cities.
Member sustainability reports & blogs
New sustainability reports are out! Toyota NZ's report showcases the company's new sustainability framework, Wellington Zoo's report highlights local and global action, including hosting 200 delegates from 13 countries at a conference on the future of zoos and aquariums, and Silver Fern Farms' report talks about the business's sustainable chain of care, and strategies to 2020. 
And new guest blog from Lisa Martin, GM Sustainability at Sanford, talks about how the company's integrated reporting journey encouraged more integrated thinking, more meaningful engagement with stakeholders and facilitated greater collaboration towards their sustainable aspirations.
Indigenous youth employment symposium
Jody Hamilton, SBC's recent Social Impact Manager, is contributing to the upcoming International Indigenous Youth Employment Symposium. The event will look at rangatahi engagement, youth entrepreneurship skills, succession planning in the workplace, organisational collaboration and will highlight youth employment successes.

Upcoming Events
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 include 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
Materialise: a sustainable future 
A one-day discussion for thought leaders and friends of the MacDiarmid Institute, about future science for an environmentally and economically sustainable New Zealand.
Full details and register now
When: Tuesday 23 October, 9am-5pm
Venue: Te Papa
 
How UN Global Goals and Materiality Assessment complement each other
Hear from Lion and Meridian about how they've implemented the SDGs. Experience a hands-on workshop on how SDGs can inform your materiality assessment and sustainability strategy. SBC members can register for a reduced rate. 
Full details and register now
When: Wednesday 24 October, 3pm-6pm
Venue: Christchurch
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.
 
04 October 2018






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