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How can transport get to net zero?  
Over 45 transport industry company leaders met in Christchurch for a joint SBC and Climate Leaders Coalition event on Tuesday, to explore the pathway to zero emissions for freight transport by 2050. Ports of Auckland, Fonterra, New Zealand Post, Ravensdown, DB Breweries and CHEP were among those committed to bold solutions to emissions reduction. 
Sustainability = Wellbeing?  
Sustainability issues were certainly big winners in the 2019 Budget, with environmental and social initiatives getting funding boosts. Stand-outs were funding for increased mental health services, breaking the cycle of family and sexual violence, and the transition to a low-emissions economy. See the Deloitte 2019 Budget Hub for more information, and James Walker looks at what sits behind a Wellbeing Budget
IAG stands up on domestic violence
IAG has been awarded the DVFREE Tick by Shine, New Zealand’s specialist anti-domestic violence non-profit organisation, demonstrating its commitment to creating a domestic violence-free workplace where staff can feel safe and supported. IAG is the fifth employer, and first insurer, to be awarded the DVFREE Tick by Shine.
Care robots for cows?
As a part of their sustainability innovation strategy, Fonterra has enlisted Professor Ian Hunter, an ex-pat New Zealander based at MIT, US. He connects innovation with entrepreneurial start-ups to accelerate delivery and impact of innovations - and has no shortage of ideas. 
Getting to Embark
Enviro-Mark Solutions is calling the EMBARK event in July 'the place to be' for businesses wanting to take climate action. If you want to share the event with your networks, you can download the social media pack
Beyond No. 8 Wire
9Wire is a new environmental innovation incubator for Aotearoa to help find solutions to some of our most challenging environmental issues. It is spearheaded by WWF New Zealand in partnership with the Ākina Foundation, Callaghan Innovation, Auckland Council, the Department of Conservation, the Ministry for Primary Industries and the Ministry for the Environment. 
Marking SBC's 20th anniversary 
Wednesday 5 June is World Environment Day and we will be officially marking 20 years since the founding of NZBCSD, the predecessor of SBC. To get us started, David Benattar, Chief Sustainability Officer at The Warehouse Group reckons sustainability is an approach whose time has come. And please do share the videos and other social media we'll be putting out on 5 June.  
Tell us how we're doing
We’d like your views on whether we’re fulfilling our purpose to help businesses be the best for New Zealand and the world, and what you think of our level of member support. We've sent out a survey today and it closes Friday 14th June. Contact Alison Herft if you have any questions about the survey. 
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Airways controls all domestic and international air traffic travelling within New Zealand’s Flight Information Region, one of the largest areas of airspace in the world. They work collaboratively with airports and airlines to smooth aircraft descents and reduce time spent in the sky to fuel consumption and lower emissions. 

Upcoming Events


World Environment Day
What will you do for World Environment Day? This year's theme is Air Pollution. Tag SBC on social media and we'll boost your posts. 
Globally, 5 June 

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Climate-X orientation event
Orientation event for the Climate Leaders Coalition's innovation workstream.
Auckland, 6 June 2019   

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Climate-X 3-day sprint
Development event for the Climate Leaders Coalition's innovation workstream.
Auckland, 11 July 2019 

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EMBARK - achieving low emissions together
Empowering business action on climate change. Organised by SBC, Ministry for the Environment, EECA and WWF New Zealand. 
Auckland, 24 July  

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For other low emissions events see the Climate Leaders Coalition events calendar.
30 May 2019






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