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Climate risk and the role of CFOs
In our latest podcast, we talk to Mike Roan, Chief Financial Officer for Meridian Energy, about why sustainability is important for the role of CFOs, and why Meridian has become the first company in New Zealand to report using the TCFD Framework. Mike will be speaking at our Climate Governance Breakfast on 22 Oct, along with Karen Silk, Westpac and Jonathan Mason. Attend the event.
SkyCity switches off lights to go carbon neutral
SkyCity's three New Zealand locations have been certified carbon-neutral by Enviro-Mark Solutions. As part of the action to reduce emissions, the Sky Tower lights will go off for two months while the bulbs are switched to LED bulbs. 
Message in a bottle
Ecostore is the first company in NZ to sell a product in a bottle made up of 100% ocean waste plastic. Ecostore has partnered with Pack Tech to make 20,000 reusable bottles out of half-a-tonne of plastic retrieved from the ocean. Timely as the Ministry for the Environment releases a new report on Our Marine Environment.  
Ecolabels have an impact
To mark World Ecolabel Day, Environmental Choice New Zealand (ECNZ) has released an international study by the Global Ecolabelling Network (GEN). The study found that by using ECNZ-verified sanitary, paint and cleaning products, consumers can significantly reduce their environmental impact and annual emissions.
Boarding, Will Robinson
Christchurch Airport has added robot Pepper to its study of disruptive technologies, alongside the Autonomous Smart Shuttle and Virtual Reality training for its fire service. HIT Lab NZ is exploring Pepper's capabilities and programming the humanoid robot to interact most effectively with visitors at the airport.
Sustainability 101
SBC members are already on the sustainability journey, but you may know other businesses who want to take action but don't know where to begin. Gerri Ward at Z Energy (and now SBC Advisory Board Deputy Chair!) has put together this simple guide to getting started. 
Fonterra puts UN Global Goals into action locally 
Wondering how the UN Sustainable Development Goals fit with your business? Fonterra looks at how dairy is delivering on the SDGs in their 2018 Sustainability Report. 
Feeding 10 billion people by 2050
And on World Food Day, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development have launched the CEO Guide to Food System Transformation, which sets out seven pathways for businesses to lead action to achieve healthy people and a healthy planet.
Future of Work: Ports of Auckland 
For Ports of Auckland, automating their container terminal means it can stack containers four high instead of three, almost doubling their capacity without needing to reclaim more land. But ask the port about what the Future of Work means for them and they’ll tell you – it’s about people. Read the case study.  
Know any cool environmental innovators? 
Callaghan Innovation is looking for innovative ideas that can be turned into global environmental solutions. The 2019 C-Prize programme is focused on developing practical products, services, or systems (with a customer clearly in mind) that accelerate movement towards net-zero or net-positive environmental outcomes. 
We'll say goodbye - even though we're blue
Our communications superstar Renee is moving on, to an exciting new opportunity at Weta Workshop. Renee's last day will be Wednesday 23 Oct. For the next few months, Catherine Jeffcoat will be coordinating SBC communications with help from our Events and Training Manager Jay Crangle and BusinessNZ Communications Advisor Dane Ambler (ex-NBR). We have set up a central address to manage all communications queries: sbccomms@businessnz.org.nz so please send all your great stories to this address. 
Job vacancies
AECOM New Zealand Ltd - Graduate or Professional Sustainability & Resilience Consultant
Air New Zealand - Sustainability Consultant
 
Events

Climate-related risk - creating value from good governance 
Auckland, 22 October, 7 - 8:45am 
Speakers Jonathan Mason (Director, Air NZ, Vector, Westpac, Zespri), Mike Roan (CFO, Meridian), and Karen Silk (Acting GM, Experience Hub, Westpac) explore why managing climate risk is vital to ensuring the future of your business. This event is open to CEOs, CFOs and Directors. 
 Register and more information 

Climate risk and value creation
Auckland, 28 Nov | 8:30am - 12pm 
Following the Good Governance event, we're partnering with Deloitte to run a pilot workshop for CFOs exploring practical tips for managing climate risk across business.
Get in touch with us to find out more. 

Sustainability leadership in a changing world
Auckland, May, June & September 2020  
Applications are open now for the 2020 Sustainability Leaders Programme delivered in partnership with Catapult. Early bird applications close 31 October and all applications are due by 29 November. Non SBC members are welcome to apply. Hear from 2019 alumni. 

Be an executive leadership pioneer
The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) is exploring bringing its popular Executive Leadership Programme to New Zealand, with delivery partner EY. To register your interest, please contact Rob Perry before 24 October. 

Beyond Green to Gold: The imperative for environmental, social, and economic sustainability 
Trans Tasman Business Circle Insight Series 
Auckland, 18 October, 12 to 2 pm
Panel includes Dr Ann Smith, CEO Enviro-Mark Solutions and Mike Bennetts, CEO Z Energy. 
Register and more information

A sustainable supply chain
Auckland, October 22
Powered by EMA, Westpac and The FoodBowl.
Hear from keynote speaker Lyn Mayes (Sustainability Advisor to the Food & Grocery Council, and Director of Mad World Ltd), followed by two panels, covering the environmental and social sides of sustainability. Speakers include EcoWare, All Good, Kōkako Organic Coffee Roasters, The Warehouse Group. 
Register and more information

Professor Will Steffen visiting NZ
Wellington, October 30, 9.30-11am
SBC members are invited to attend a key stakeholder session with Prof Steffen of the Climate Council of Australia at Z (3 Queens Wharf, Wellington). Please RSVP by Friday 11 October to Gerri Ward. Numbers are limited.

Get your sustainability and integrated reporting sorted
Proxima are New Zealand’s only certified provider of GRI Sustainability and <IR> Integrated Reporting training courses. These courses train participants in the technical detail and practicalities of preparing their own sustainability or integrated report.  Limited places are still available for:
GRI Standards Certified Course, Auckland, 6 & 7 November
<IR> Approved Integrated Reporting Course, Auckland, 20 & 21 November
For other low emissions events see the Climate Leaders Coalition events calendar.
17 October 2019