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We welcome Mike Burrell
After a transition out of MFAT and a well-earned summer holiday, Mike Burrell has now started as our new Executive Director, based in the Wellington office. SBC members will get a chance to meet Mike at our What's ahead for Sustainability in 2020 event on Thursday 30 Jan - we look forward to seeing you there.  
I sing the bus electric
Vector and Auckland Transport will carry out a feasibility study to assess the impact of a fully electric bus fleet on the Auckland electricity network. This follows AT's commitment to have all new buses in Auckland being electric from 2025, with the whole fleet fully electric by 2040.
Davos dominated by sustainability issues
The theme of the 50th World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting this week is: "Stakeholders for a Cohesive and Sustainable World". For the first time in the history of WEF's Global Risk Report, environmental issues dominate the top 5 risks. And the Exponential Roadmap initiative has launched a 1.5°C Business Playbook. 
Two new food papers from WBCSD
To support companies engaged in food innovation from farm to fork, WBCSD launched two papers at Davos proposing concrete actions to transform agriculture and shift diets in relation to animal- and plant-based protein. 
Judges for Rainbow Excellence Awards
SBC members make up the majority of the judging panel for the Rainbow Excellence Awards, announced this week. They include: Mike Bennetts, Z Energy; Koro Dickinson, Auckland Council; and Candice Collier, Westpac NZ, as well as awards winners from 2019, Allan Lennie from Fletcher Building and Catherine Smith from Auckland Museum.
Preparing young learners for the future of work
The Productivity Commission has released a report on Educating New Zealand's future workforce, as part of its inquiry examining technological change and its impact on the future of work. It is seeking submissions by 17 February. 
Kiwi kids encouraged to pitch tents this summer 
The DOC and Toyota programme Kiwi Guardians has launched a ‘Curious Camper’ medal for the summer, encouraging children to complete activities like star gazing, supervised campfire building, watching the sunset/sunrise, and listening to the dawn chorus. 
New member profile: AMP
AMP Wealth Management New Zealand recognises the vital role business needs to play to support our communities. It has a wide range of activities to reduce its footprint and they encourage more businesses to do the same to address New Zealand's key environmental issues and enact positive change for future generations.
Events

What's ahead for sustainability in 2020? 
Thursday 30 January | 5pm (for 5:30pm start) - 7:30pm
SBC members only. Simulcast across Beca Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. 
Join us for drinks and nibbles to welcome our new Executive Director Mike Burrell and hear what's coming up for SBC.
More information 

Webinar: Trust and reputation
Tuesday 4 February | 12 - 12:45pm
Consumers are increasingly expecting businesses to demonstrate their sustainability. How does this interplay with your business’s reputation – and people's trust in your company? And how can you measure this? More information.

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.

Sustainability leadership in a changing world
Auckland | May, June & September 2020  
Apply by 14 February for the 2020 Sustainability Leaders 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 2020 
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.

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

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

2020 Sustainability Professionals Unconference 
4-7 March 2020
Station Lodge, Ohakune
The role of sustainability professionals is changing rapidly in response to the increasing urgency of social and environmental challenges. This retreat by and for senior sustainability professionals will empower you to work on collective challenges, look for new ways to create collaborative solutions and engagement, and support each other in this work. 
Complete this form in January to apply and receive the registration link. 

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 
23 January 2020