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Watch again: Better Futures report launch
In conjunction with Colmar Brunton, we launched the Better Futures 2020 report last month which surveys 1500 New Zealanders on which environmental and social issues matter to them. Check out the full recording of the event or watch the highlights.
Insights from COP25
Last December The Warehouse Group attended COP25 in Madrid as part of a New Zealand business delegation and to represent the Climate Leaders Coalition. David Benattar has shared this paper bringing together his insights from Madrid that can inform stronger climate action locally and globally.
Whakawhanaungatanga and sustainability
For Māori, ecosystems are crucial in upholding their taonga, traditions, health and well-being. A six-year collaborative research programme, ‘Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services for Management’ (BEST), led by Manaaki Whenua, worked with tangata whenua to underpin local decisions about landuse. 
A final message from Sir Rob Fenwick
Our hearts are full reading this, from SBC founding member and Emeritus Chair Sir Rob Fenwick. In the words of Climate Change Minister James Shaw, "Sir Rob is one of NZ's greatest environmentalists, and one of the most decent, brilliant and humble people I am privileged to know. We would be wise to take note and act on his final appeal to restore and replenish our forests, oceans and wildlife." (Photo: Peter Rees) 
The next generation are Growing for Good
Countdown has unveiled its second round of Growing for Good grant winners across schools and early childhood centres. Vegetable gardens, Maori medicinal plants along with bees, skinks and chickens will all flourish under this scheme to encourage the next generation of environmental champions.  
March is Whio Awareness Month
In the nine years that Genesis and DOC have been working together to help this endangered duck, the number of protected breeding pairs of whio has doubled. The Whio Forever website has different competitions and activities to raise awareness of whio and to get people involved in local predator control efforts, or watch the short video. 
Diversity in the workplace survey
Diversity Works New Zealand, in conjunction with Massey University, is asking Kiwi organisations to have their say on the most pressing diversity issues in the workplace. Contribute to the annual New Zealand Workplace Diversity Survey by tomorrow, 6 March. 
Is your board up to date on sustainability?
This new report from WBCSD outlines seven recommendations for modernising corporate governance to build future foresight and business resilience. It goes nicely with our New Zealand-specific guidance on how to create shared and sustained value from good governance.  
What's it like to work in sustainability?
We have had nearly 100 responses to this survey on the role of the sustainability professional in New Zealand. Have you had your say about what makes your job easier or harder, how your role has changed over time, or what's next for the profession? The survey by Oxygen Consulting, in conjunction with SBC, SBN and AUT, closes on 15 March.  
Job opportunities 
Fonterra is looking for a Head of Corporate Sustainability. "With sustainability at the heart of everything we do, we seek a strategic leader with specialist expertise in corporate sustainability. Leading change, refining our strategy, delivering to international standards, and measuring and reporting our progress to our Executive team." Applications close 9 March. 
As well as a Sustainability Lead - Productive Landscapes 
Events

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 by 16 March 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.

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. 

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

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

Climate Lab - Emerge Institute
Auckland, 6-9 May
Emerge Institute are bringing older experienced and younger leaders together creating across the generations. This programme will help you grow your capabilities to be self aware, resilient, adaptable, collaborating across sectors, and boldly walking hand in hand with Nature to redesign the systems and society we live in.
Register and more information

Housing Summit 2020 - NZ Green Building Council 
To explore how business, industry and government can drive change, get more homes built, and create more resilient communities for the future.  
Auckland | 19 May 
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 March 2020