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Lessons from our members
Every two years we review how our members are progressing against their SBC Member Commitments and putting sustainability into practice. We have now published a summary of the broad trends we’re seeing in reporting and best practice examples of how our members are embedding sustainability in their day-to-day business.
#BuildBackBetter - together
Sustainable businesses have been far more resilient during the crisis and are better positioned for recovery. As we emerge from Covid-19, Robert Perry looks at how members can get ready for “the new normal” and what we can achieve through collective action.
Message from Mike Burrell
In his latest video, Mike reports back from the VisionWeek web summit panel on Sustaining New Zealand, and the Aotearoa Circle Fenwick Forum, and shares what we have learned from our member review.
Read the transcript. 
How did you mark World Environment Day? 
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development released its new climate action roadmap to help companies reach net-zero carbon emissions before 2050. thinkstep-anz became the first company in New Zealand to commit to Business Ambition for 1.5° announced by the Science Based Targets initiative. And Meridian celebrated those firms using certified renewable energy, including F&P Healthcare. 
Speaking out in support of TCFD
Climate-related financial disclosure will encourage more sustainable investing and give rise to a more resilient financial market, says Louise Tong, BNZ's general manager of sustainable finance in a Stuff opinion piece.
First construction and demolition waste ecolabel
Taggart Earthmoving has become the first construction and demolition (C&D) waste service in New Zealand to achieve certification from NZ's official ecolabel Environmental Choice New Zealand (ECNZ). The specification for EC-59 C&D Waste Services was developed to improve environmental performance within the industry and encourage a circular economy approach to C&D waste.
NZ Garden Bird Survey
The New Zealand Garden Bird Survey is an annual citizen science project organised by Manaaki Whenua –Landcare Research between June 27 and July 5. We can all help by counting the birds we see in our backyards. Find out more and get involved.
New member profile: Hiringa Energy
Hiringa Energy is the first company in New Zealand dedicated to the supply of green hydrogen by providing solutions for industry, the public sector, and transport operators. They are building partnerships with progressive organisations seeking economic, zero emission solutions.
BusinessNZ Election Survey
As well as our own SBC Pre-Election Manifesto, you’re invited to take part in the Deloitte–Chapman Tripp Election Survey, run by BusinessNZ. The Survey takes 10-15 minutes to complete - your response is completely anonymous and confidential. For the member code, please put in your business name.
Strategy refresh update
We will send our draft strategy for 2020-2025 to members on 17 June. You are invited to a virtual workshop to share your views. Choose from one of two dates – Friday 19 June 2-3pm or Monday 22 June 3-4pm. Book your place here.
Job opportunities 
Ministry for the Environment - Nominations to the Waste Advisory Board
thinkstep-anz - Senior Sustainability Consultant and Project Manager
Watercare Services Limited - Sustainability Business Partner - 12 Month Fixed Term
EnviroWaste Services Limited - Sustainability Manager
Wellington City Council - Manager Climate Change Response
SBC events

Brilliant basics webinar: Carbon Management 
Tuesday 16 June, 12 - 12:45pm 
This webinar is an introduction to measuring, reducing and offsetting your emissions. Hear from Kate Ferguson (Climate Manager, SBC) and Helene Pacalin (Technical Account Manager, Toitū Envirocare) on what's involved, trends across New Zealand businesses, as well what tools are available to help you on your journey.
Register and more information.

SBC's Strategy Workshops
Online workshops
Friday 19 June | 2pm - 3pm OR Monday 22 June | 3pm - 4pm 
We will send our draft strategy for 2020 - 2025 to members on 17 June. You are invited to a virtual workshop to share your views. Book your place here.

Covid and brand messaging
Webinar  | 24 June | 3 - 3:45pm
As consumer choices are changing during Covid, so too are how businesses market themselves. Hear from Molly Harriss Olson (CEO) and Kim Greenstone (Marketing and Community Engagement Manager) about how Fairtrade Australia & New Zealand is adapting their sustainability messaging, including how they are putting people at the heart of their storytelling.
Register and more information.

Save the date: SBC's Annual Council Meeting
Wednesday 19 August   
Join your fellow SBC members as we launch SBC's new strategy. 
Other sustainability events

VisionWeek web summit
Online | 8-12 June
 Convened by Infrastructure New Zealand, VisionWeek is a free, inclusive opportunity for individuals, businesses, iwi and communities to share their vision for what the well-being of New Zealanders should look like in 5, 10, or 50 years.
Register and more information

Walking the Talk of Regenerative Agriculture
Online | Next episode Monday 15 June
 An online speaker series for farmers and growers exploring the nuts and bolts of regenerative agriculture, hosted by Pure Advantage and the Edmund Hillary Fellowship.
Register and more information - also see www.ehf.org/new-frontiers

Packaging: Hero or villain in a circular economy? 
Webinar | Tuesday 23 June, 3pm
Packaging in a circular economy doesn’t have to be a backseat role, good packaging design can be part of the solution. Discover the tools and learn from case studies with packaging expert Helen Lewis and thinkstep-anz’s Barbara Nebel.    
Register and more information

An introduction: The value of the Future-Fit Business Benchmark
Webinar | 1pm-2.30pm, 23 June
Proxima will outline what is it, why would you use it, and how to get started. Two companies who are using the Future-Fit Business tools will share their experiences and provide practical insights about how to get the most value out of Future-Fit Business. 
Register and more information

Convergence for a carbon transition | 2020-2030
On-line Course | Starting in July
The course provides opportunity for you to work, on your own or as a group, on a carbon emission problem within your industry. 
Register and more information

Convergence for a carbon transition | 2020-2030
Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and online | Thursday 26 November 
One-day conference with real examples of radical path change ideas from the new field of “Transition Engineering”.
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 (30 words plus image) to: sbccomms@businessnz.org.nz 
 11 June 2020