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Our very own Woman of Influence
Abbie Reynolds was recognised for her outstanding leadership in sustainability last week, winning the Board & Management category of the Stuff/Westpac Women of Influence awards. In her own words, women's leadership at its best is a "win, win" for everyone. "[It's] about a lack of ego. We do the mahi because it needs to be done, not because we seek recognition." 
Pushing at open doors
At our Annual Council Meeting in August, Abbie spoke about what she thinks is needed to take New Zealand forward on its sustainability journey. Watch the video.
Climate change a discrete – and foreseeable - financial risk to business
The Aotearoa Circle calls for leadership, better data, and to better integrate environmental and social impacts into the financial system, in an interim report on sustainable finance out today. The report is accompanied by a legal opinion written by Chapman Tripp, and has received extensive coverage in the NBR (paywalled) and an NZ Herald Special Report.  
Talking about climate change 
The Workshop and Oxfam NZ have released a climate change cheat sheet, supported by Meridian to help communicators talk effectively about climate action. The cheat sheet draws on research commissioned by Oxfam New Zealand on what motivates people to take collective action on evidence-informed solutions.
New wind farm for Tararua Ranges  
Mercury have started construction on the first 33 of 60 consented wind turbines at the Turitea wind farm, which will start sending power to the national grid by the end of 2020. Watch the flythrough.  
NZ businesses gain global recognition 
Auckland Airport, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare and Meridian Energy have all been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) Asia Pacific, in recognition of their leadership in sustainability. It’s the eighth consecutive year Auckland Airport has been included in the DJSI Asia Pacific, and it was the first NZ company to feature on the Index in 2012. 
New member profile 
As one of the largest hospitality & tourism businesses in NZ, Christchurch Casino wants to lead by example by recognising and embracing kaitiakitanga and sustainability and demonstrating what is possible.
Job vacancies
Auckland Transport - Sustainable Mobility Team Leader
EECA - Senior Advisor Buildings
Spark - Sustainability Lead   
Events

In Good Company: How New Zealanders assess the sustainability of brands
Auckland, 21 Nov | 5pm for a 5.30 start to 7.30
Join us for the launch of In Good Company, by Perceptive, Porter Novelli and Sustainable Business Council, to find out which brands and industries are seen by New Zealanders as leaders in sustainability, and how people have developed this perception. With thanks to Auckland Council. 
RSVP for SBC members 

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. 

Energy Efficiency Conference - German NZ Chamber of Commerce
Auckland, 5 November, 9am – 3.30pm
German speakers and businesses will bring European insights into current and future thinking and developments around energy efficiency for infrastructure, while a series of NZ speakers will bring a local perspective to the discussion.
Register and more information

Annual Sustainable Finance Summit - Westpac
Auckland, November 7
As the global debate takes shape around directing capital flows to sustainable investments, hear the latest thinking about how business and markets can best adapt to the evolving world of sustainable finance and the opportunities this presents for business.
Register and more information 

Sustainability and integrated reporting courses - Proxima
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

Life Cycle Association of New Zealand 10th Anniversary Summit
Auckland, 27 November, 9am – 5pm
Keynote speakers will include Dr James Fava (Anthesis Group), Dr Barbara Nebel (thinkstep), Professor Sarah McLaren (Massey University) and Dr Rachel Chiaroni-Clarke (Office of the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor). 
Registrations are now open
For other low emissions events see the Climate Leaders Coalition events calendar.

Please send your Pānui stories to: sbccomms@businessnz.org.nz 
31 October 2019