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Insights on NZ Sustainability Professionals    
Calling all sustainability leads! Oxygen Consulting, in conjunction with SBC, the Sustainable Business Network and Auckland University of Technology, have launched research work investigating the role of the sustainability professional in New Zealand. Get involved here. 
Sustainability Radio - Tech Futures Lab
Big questions need big answers. Questions like how to adapt to technological shifts, how to put humanity at the heart of all decision making and how to lead change in an ever changing world. In this episode of Sustainability Radio we talk to Sarah Hindle, GM of Tech Futures Lab, on how they plan to help people answer these big questions through their Post Graduate Certificate for Human Potential in the Digital Economy. 
What's coming up for sustainability in 2020
At our recent What's Ahead event, we looked at what the coming year might hold. Watch the highlights and interview with Mike Burrell. 
New wheels for electric eels
Sanford has just launched a new all-electric van for transporting seafood around Auckland, with support from the EECA Low Emission Vehicles Contestable Fund. The van has both an electric engine and an electric chiller, giving it the lowest carbon footprint possible.
Kiss off or offset for oil
As part of their overall climate work, Z Energy has introduced carbon offsetting for motorists when they fuel up, at a Z station or anywhere else. And Mercury has launched a cheeky campaign encouraging motorists to kiss goodbye to oil altogether. 
Committed to 100% better packaging
Zespri has recently launched its sustainability commitments, including being carbon positive by 2035, and moving to 100 percent recyclable, reusable or compostable packaging by 2025.  
2020 Diversity Awards now open
Many SBC members were represented among the 2019 Diversity Award NZ winners, including Vector taking out the Supreme Award. Entries are now open for 2020, in an expanded range of categories. And Vector will be speaking about their D&I programmes in Christchurch and Wellington in March and April. 
Reporting corner
AMP has just published the Help Report – a summary of the help they delivered for clients, communities and their people in 2019, including wellbeing, diversity and inclusion, and other sustainability topics.
What's new in sustainable farming
The latest issue of Ground Effect is out from Ravensdown now, with stories on climate, the future of food and effective collaboration for environmental gains. 
Got a glass recycling project in mind?
Don't forget applications are open until 29 February for the latest round of funding from the Glass Packaging Forum. Funding can go towards infrastructure such as bins or trailers, training for staff or support for events, and research. 
Keep your plastic waste out of landfill
Fresh from turning Fonterra milk bottles into fence posts, FuturePost are looking for more raw material. If you are looking for solutions for your soft plastics waste or HDPE material, contact chris@futurepost.co.nz 
Events

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

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. Find out more. 

Embed: working with your supply chain to reduce emissions
Auckland, Mon 23 March
Following on from the EMBARK conference this is the second of our Embed workshops for SBC and CLC members which focus on tangible climate action. Join us for an inspirational and informative session on how to work with your suppliers to tackle emissions in your value chain.
Register and more information. 

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.

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

Korean Business Council Sustainable Development delegation visits
Connect at senior exec level with some of Korea’s most influential corporates and hear directly from Jin-Soo Park (Chairperson of Board for LG Chem) on the future of EVs. More about KBCSD.  
Auckland, Cordis Hotel | Feb 28 4.30pm
Email Mingu Jun for further details. 

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

Public lecture on Business and the Paris Agreement 
Wellington, 2 March  
Victoria University is hosting Dr Rob Charnock, Birmingham Business School, between 2-6 March. The lecture will be on Business Implications of the Paris Agreement: Strategic planning in a new era of climate governance
If any Wellington based members wish to meet with Dr Charnock, contact Adrian Macey, FCA-School of Government.
More information about the lecture. 

Capital Matters 2020 Conference 
Wellington, 12 March 
In partnership with BDO, this event for senior leaders will address the key issues facing business and leadership today. It will bring together industry experts in a variety of fields that members have identified as key concerns for them in 2020.
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. 

Sustainable Document Management & Print Workshop Series
Fuji Xerox, 79 Carlton Gore Rd, Auckland
Thurs 26 March, 2-5pm
Sustainability, IT, Procurement, and Print Room Managers are all invited to a quarterly workshop hosted by Fuji Xerox New Zealand.  Learn about transforming document management to achieve sustainability wins, save money, boost productivity, and improve efficiency. Please pass along to keen colleagues, and register your interest at sustainability@nzl.fujixerox.com
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 
20 February 2020