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Nau mai, haere mai to our Executive Director 
We introduced Mike Burrell, SBC's new Executive Director, to our membership at our annual Start of the Year event last week. Thank-you to Beca for hosting the event which was simulcast in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. Find out what Mike had to say about sustainability in New Zealand, the food he missed most while he was in South Africa for the last three years, and why SBC is his dream job in his interview with our Climate Manager Kate Ferguson.
EY commits to being carbon neutral by 2020
EY has announced plans to be carbon neutral by the end of 2020, by both reducing and offsetting its carbon emissions in their offices across more than 150 countries, including New Zealand. They will also focus on helping clients innovate and use technology to reduce their own carbon emissions, while driving sustainable economic growth.
Scholarship applications open  
Applications are now open for Catapult Community Leaders Scholarship. How do you create a bold and exciting vision for your not for profit? How do you align and inspire people to that vision? These scholarships are designed to help not-for-profit leaders build valuable leadership skills. Applications close 31 March 2020.
Prod Comm wants to hear from you
The Productivity Commission is seeking your feedback, comments and other evidence on its draft report Technology adoption by firms. This fifth report in the Technology and Future of Work Inquiry looks at what motivates firms' decision making around technology adoption and how governments can better encourage technology uptake by firms and grow productivity. Feedback closes on 17 February 2020. 
Entries  now open for Rainbow Excellence Awards
Entries are now open for the 2020 Rainbow Awards. Many of our members have taken part in previous awards as judges, category winners and finalists. Entries are open until 25 March and the awards will be announced in Auckland on 1 May 2020. 
Reporting corner 
Fuji Xerox has announced progress across its energy, carbon and transport emissions reduction goals in its 2019 Sustainability Report released this week. 
New face of SBC communications  
Catriona Robertson joined us last week as SBC's new Communications Manager, taking over from Catherine Jeffcoat. Catriona brings a wealth of communications and media experience and many of you will know her through her previous role as the Interim Climate Change Committee's Communications Manager. You'll be hearing lots more from Catriona and she is very keen to hear and share your news across our membership!
Events

Brilliant Basics Webinar: Reporting trends and good practice
Tuesday 11 Feb | 12 - 12:45pm
Why do people report, and what do they report on? Hear the latest reporting trends from Alison Herft who heads up SBC's Member Review. Ali will be joined by Kaapua Smith (Contact Energy) and Kim Kelleher (Lyttelton Port Company) who will share insights on their company's reporting journeys. More information.

Colmar Brunton Better Futures 2020 Report Launch 
Tuesday 11 Feb | 4pm - 6:30pm
GridAKL, 12 Madden Street, Auckland and filmed 
Find out what social and environmental issues matter to New Zealanders, including how the increased attention on climate change has impacted on how we think about sustainability. More information.
Note: Event has reached capacity but we are operating a waiting list.

Postgrad Cert for Human Potential in the Digital Economy
4 March 2020  
SBC is pleased to be exploring a partnership with Tech Futures Lab on their Postgraduate Certificate in Human Potential for the Digital Economy. This programme will give you space to explore your ideas in the context of global and societal shifts, digitalisation and innovation, and hone your ability to influence change for your community, your workplace and your life.  

Sustainability leadership in a changing world
Auckland | May, June & September 2020  
Apply by 14 February for the 2020 Sustainability Leadership Programme delivered in partnership with Catapult. Non SBC members are welcome to apply. Hear from 2019 alumni. 

Sustainability training for C-suite and Executives
Sept/Oct 2020, Auckland
The CISL Executive Leadership Programme sets the global benchmark for sustainability leadership education. We are seeking expressions of interest from SBC members to support its roll out in New Zealand.
To register your interest, please contact Rob Perry.

New Zealand - A key player for the hydrogen transition?
Business Energy Council lunchtime seminar with Massimilano A. Cervo
BusinessNZ, Wellington - 18 February
Register and more information

Webinar: Supercharge Your Sustainability Strategy with the Global Goals
Online - 18 February 2020, 12-1
Learn how the UN Sustainable Development Goals are essential for your business to align actions with impact for sustainability.
Register and more information

Conversations that Count - Wellington Chamber of Commerce
Wellington | Weds 26 Feb | 5.30pm – 7.30pm
How can New Zealand business fairly represent all genders in leadership positions? In this panel session, Minister for Women Julie Anne Genter, Dr Farah Palmer and other academics will focus on inclusive leadership in the context of culture and power structures.
Register and more information. 

Proxima Sustainability Reporting courses
Join 300 New Zealand sustainability professionals who have completed these foundational reporting courses.
GRI Sustainability Reporting – February 26 and 27, Auckland
<IR> Integrated Reporting – March 25 & 26, Auckland

WBCSD LEAP for women leaders 
March, June, October 2020
A new education project building on the strong foundations of the WBCSD Leading Women Awards. 
More information

EVs and Beyond - EVTalk conference
Auckland, March 16 - 17
International and national speakers on a wide range of EV related topics.
Register and more information. 
More information about SBC events. For other low emissions events see the Climate Leaders Coalition events calendar.

Please send your Pānui stories to: sbccomms@businessnz.org.nz 
05 February 2020