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Pre-election survey for members
In 2017, we asked members what their sustainability priorities were for business and government ahead of the general election. We are now developing our 2020 pre-election briefing, and have sent out a survey to SBC members. These perspectives will help influence the sustainability priorities on the incoming Government’s agenda and also shape the future of our work programme. We will be publishing a summary of the results well before the election in September. 
Farewell to Sir Rob Fenwick
In a statement yesterday, Mike Burrell said that Sir Rob Fenwick has left us with a living legacy. ‘Sir Rob helped lay the foundation for mainstreaming sustainability within New Zealand business. He was instrumental in inspiring others to take sustainability seriously. Testament to this is our growing number of SBC members who have followed, and will continue to follow, his lead. We are privileged to have worked alongside him. We will miss him, but his work will live on.’
Are EPDs right for you?
thinkstep-anz has launched a new microsite, think-EPD, focused on the value of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for business and key developments in this area. An EPD tells the environmental story of a product over its life cycle by considering numerous energy, waste and emissions factors. It is accurate, independently verified and globally recognised. “We wanted to educate people on the development and use of EPDs”, says Barbara Nebel, CEO of thinkstep-anz. 
Climate action is everyone's business
Dr Ann Smith of Toitu Envirocare also attended COP25 in Madrid as part of the New Zealand business delegation and to represent the Climate Leaders Coalition. Read her insights here: Part One | Part Two. 
How do we reduce emissions in NZ?
Last year, the Interim Climate Change Committee issued a Call for Evidence on options available to reduce greenhouse gas emissions between 2022 and 2035. The Climate Change Commission has now published the bulk of the material it has received, including from a number of SBC members and CLC signatories. 
Water bird spotted at landfill
DoC representatives recently spotted a rare duck at Waste Management’s Redvale Landfill & Energy Park. The weweia, or New Zealand dabchick, is endemic to New Zealand but is currently extinct in the South Island, with a slowly recovering population in the North Island. Redvale’s stormwater ponds are popular with aquatic birds. 
WBCSD launches new SDG learning platform
The new "SDG Essentials for Business" resource supports companies’ efforts to drive meaningful contributions to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. 
New member profile: LIC
LIC is a New Zealand agritech and herd improvement co-operative with 10,000 livestock shareholder farmers. LIC is committed to driving sustainability improvements and reducing emissions on-farm, including leading a seven-year programme called Resilient Dairy: Innovative Breeding for a Sustainable Future. 
Last chance to have your say
The survey on the role of the sustainability professional in New Zealand, run by Oxygen Consulting, in conjunction with SBC, the Sustainable Business Network and Auckland University of Technology, closes on 15 March.  
Job opportunities 
Auckland Council - Graduate Programme 2021 - Environmental Services
Construction sector - Sustainability Manager
Fonterra - Sustainable Dairying Advisor
Ministry for the Environment - Senior Advisor - Strategic Partnerships
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade - APEC New Zealand Project Lead - Sustainability
SBC events

Webinar: Top tips for developing your emission reduction plan
Online | Weds 18 March, 12 - 12:45pm
SBC recently held a workshop for 17 leading businesses who have developed their emission reduction plans. They agreed SBC could share their insights. This webinar will discuss what has worked well for these businesses in developing their plans, and what you should bear in mind when developing your own.
Register and more information. 

Embed: working with your supply chain to reduce emissions
Auckland | Mon 23 March
**Auckland waitlist only | Livestream and Wellington viewing party places still available**
Suitable for those working in sustainability and procurement managers, this workshop will help you understand your scope 3 emissions and work with your suppliers to reduce them. 
Register by 16 March and more information. 

Sustainability Leadership Programme
Auckland | May, June, Sept 2020 
Issues like climate change, biodiversity loss and the future of work represent some of the greatest opportunities and challenges for business. Open to business leaders, this programme equips you with the skills needed to navigate these issues.  
Last places available. 

Prince of Wales’s Business and Sustainability Programme
Sept 2020 
This flagship residential programme brings senior executives together to explore the strategic implications of sustainability on their businesses. It looks at how, as leaders, they can ensure resilient business models. Developed by the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, this programme is delivered in collaboration with EY, with support from SBC.
Other sustainability events

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. 

Seminar: Accountability for Modern Slavery in NZ Supply Chains
Auckland | Mon 23 March, 1 - 3:30pm
Hear from the Australian Border Force and Walk Free Foundation about the legal obligations and expectations of New Zealand companies required to report under the Australia Modern Slavery Act and the implications for their suppliers.
The seminar will also feature a panel discussion, and a briefing on New Zealand domestic developments regarding modern slavery.
Register and more information. 

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

Sustainable Document Management & Print Workshop Series
Fuji Xerox, 79 Carlton Gore Rd, Auckland
Thurs 26 March, 2-5pm
A quarterly workshop for Sustainability, IT, Procurement, and Print Room Managers. 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

Downer Sustainability Series: Enhance Your Sustainability Journey
Auckland | Thurs 26 March, 4pm - 7pm
Hear about Downer’s journey to reducing emissions and finding collaborative delivery solutions for a changing society. Ask questions from a panel of experts and share your knowledge. Network with peers and industry leaders and join the sustainability debate. 
Register and more information

New Zealand Rainbow Excellence Awards Development Forum 
Auckland, 1 May
Z Energy and Fletcher Building support the Development Forum, focused on sharing best practice related to Rainbow inclusion across New Zealand organisations.
Register and more information

Climate Lab - Emerge Institute
Auckland, 6-9 May
Bringing together older experienced and younger leaders to 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 
Auckland | 19 May 
To explore how business, industry and government can drive change, get more homes built, and create more resilient communities for the future.  
More information

Climate Action Hawke's Bay - Workshop
HB Business Hub | Weds 27 May & Thurs 18 June, 9am – 12pm 
Following the launch of the Climate Action HB initative, 3R Group are running a workshop – supported by the HB Regional Council and Business HB – to guide and equip organisations wanting to start action on climate change.
The workshop will cover measuring and monitoring emissions, science-based targets, offsetting with carbon credits and reporting. You will also hear from HB businesses already measuring and monitoring – their challenges and benefits.
Register and more information

Next steps to net zero
Christchurch | 10-11 June
Carbon and Energy Professionals
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 
12 March 2020