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Plastics still top of mind for consumers
The Colmar Brunton Better Futures report has important insights on what New Zealanders think about social and environmental issues. Janisa Parag, Head of Strategy and Planning at True, looks at what these insights mean for business. Thanks to everyone who supported the launch by coming to the event, on Twitter or with some excellent comment pieces on Linkedin. 
Sustainable packaging - where to start?
With high consumer concern around plastics and waste, thinkstep have produced a useful white paper on why fact-based decisions are key to true sustainability in packaging.
Pride (in the name of love)
It's Valentine's Day, and we love how our members are celebrating Pride Month, by becoming Rainbow Tick certified and showing their staff they support diversity. Congratulations to Aurecon, KPMG and Air New Zealand for being the latest to join the club. Entries for the Rainbow Excellence Awards open 12 noon 15 February. 
Carbon neutral momentum building
SKYCITY Entertainment Group has announced that their New Zealand sites will be carbon neutral by the end of this year as part of their climate change strategy, working with Enviro-Mark Solutions. Enviro-Mark have also published a case study on 3R's journey to carboNZero.   
In the Coalition? Tell a friend
One of the commitments made by the Climate Leaders Coalition is to work with suppliers to reduce emissions in your supply chain. Joining the Coalition will help your suppliers on that journey. Send them this link with more information on how to join
Genesis to fund STEM equipment for schools 
Genesis Energy has established the School-Gen Trust to provide science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) equipment to New Zealand schools, from laptops to solar panels. Do you know a school that should apply? 
We're all ears
Got a great podcast? Let us know by reply email. This week, we feature the WSP Opus Future Cities podcast, looking at the choices we can make for smart cities.  
New GRI tax payments standard 
Responding to growing demand for transparency, the Global Reporting Initiative have created a draft GRI Standard on Tax and Payments to Governments, and are seeking public comment before 15 March.   
Job vacancies 
WSP Opus: Senior Ecologist
KiwiRail: Sustainability Manager
4Sight Consulting: a number of roles
Foundation North: Chief Executive  
Auckland Airport:
Design Advisor and Auditor 
Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research: Communications Manager

Upcoming Events


Finding Common Ground
Don Barger, National Parks Conservation Association, will be speaking on cross-sector partnerships related to conservation in the U.S.  
Waikato University, 15 February, 12:00-1:00 

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SDG Deep Dive webinars 
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development’s Reporting Matters team, Radley Yeldar and PwC will zoom in on the state of play of SDG reporting and key insight on trends across the corporate disclosure landscape.
Online, 20 February, 10-11:00 CET
Online, 26 February, 15-16:00 CET

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Get your sustainability and integrated reporting sorted
Proxima are New Zealand’s only certified provider of GRI Sustainability and <IR> Integrated Reporting training courses. Learn the technical detail and practicalities of preparing your own sustainability or integrated report.  Limited places still available:

GRI Standards Certified Course, Auckland, February 27 & 28
<IR> Approved Integrated Reporting Course, Auckland, March 12 & 13

The Future of Transport
Join the Business Energy Council's after-work event with Isabel Dedring, ARUP's Global Transport Lead speaking about intelligent mobility and the role of energy.
Wellington, 4 March

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Grow 2019 Agri Summit
For New Zealand’s food and fibre sector, from the start of the supply chain
to the finished products. 
Christchurch, April 10-11, 2019

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Changing with our Climate
2nd Deep South Challenge Conference 
Auckland, May 6-8, 2019

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Waikato Environmental Law Colloquium: Climate Change & Freshwater
International Issues & Regional Perspectives
Waikato, 8 May 2019

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EMANZ Conference 2019
Shaping our low-emissions future
Wellington: 29-30 May 2019

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Become a Climate Reality Leader
Join former Vice President Al Gore at Climate Reality Leadership Corps training and learn how you can lead the global fight for climate solutions.
Brisbane: 5-7 June - apply by April 18

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14 February 2019






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