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SBC's response to Covid-19
In light of the rapidly evolving situation, SBC is adapting to the “new normal” and our members will continue to be at the heart of everything we do. Read the update from Mike Burrell. All SBC information about Covid-19 will be updated here. 
How our members are responding to Covid-19
Over the coming weeks we will be sharing stories about your innovative initiatives in these challenging times. Ports of Auckland and Z Energy shared their best practice preparations with Newsroom. And Ākina looks at what the Covid-19 outbreak and the Government economic stimulus package means for enterprises seeking to have impact. Please send your stories to sbccomms@businessnz.org.nz 
Global business responds
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development is also collecting stories on how businesses are responding to Covid-19, including advice from KPMG on the business implications.   
Watch again: Emissions reduction plans
On Wednesday 18 March, we held a webinar on developing an emission reduction plan. Watch the webinar again or download the slides. 
Towards Transparency... but not yet
More NZX-listed companies than ever before are including sustainability disclosures in their reporting, but over half of NZX-listed companies are still not reporting on sustainability issues, as outlined in the latest Towards Transparency report from Proxima. 
Westpac NZ now carbonzero
Westpac NZ has become New Zealand’s first carbonzero certified bank, and announced a range of new initiatives to help their customers tackle climate change. This includes measures aimed at improving New Zealand’s housing stock, reducing the country’s carbon footprint and supporting businesses to reduce climate impact. To celebrate, they are collaborating with Trees That Count. Share this Facebook post and they'll plant a native tree on your behalf.   
How to transition your fleet to electric
Drive Electric has produced a new white paper, Making the Move: How Some of New Zealand’s Leading Organisations Have Gone Electric, with support from The Warehouse, Auckland Council and Westpac NZ.
Plastic fashion not so fantastic
Our very own Jay Crangle has teamed up with Toitū Envirocare to write about the issue of plastics in fashion. 
Call for Nominations – Waste Minimisation Fund 
The Ministry for the Environment - Manatū Mō Te Taiao is currently seeking nominations for panel members to serve on the Waste Minimisation Fund (WMF) assessment panel for a period of three years. Apply before 2 April. 
New inquiry into NZ's most productive firms 
The Government has given the Productivity Commission a new inquiry into the economic contribution of New Zealand’s frontier firms. As the most productive firms in the domestic economy within their own industry, frontier firms diffuse new technologies and business practices into the wider economy and are vital to productivity. An issues paper will be published in April. 
New member profile: ASB
ASB has been managing its greenhouse gas emissions since 2008, with ambitious targets to tackle energy use. ASB’s climate change strategy is focused on reducing emissions; understanding climate-related risk; and working with customers, suppliers and their people to support New Zealand’s transition to a low carbon economy.
SBC events

Embed: working with your supply chain to reduce emissions
Mon 23 March, 9.15 - 12pm
**This event will now be online only**
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. 
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

Seminar: Accountability for Modern Slavery in NZ Supply Chains
**ONLINE - now starts at 2pm** | Mon 23 March, 2 - 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.
Register and more information. 

Proxima Sustainability Reporting courses
GRI 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
** POSTPONED until further notice **

Earth Hour
Nationwide | Saturday March 28
WWF are encouraging New Zealanders to mark Earth Hour online this year
Get creative and take some time to de-stress: play board games with the family, have a candlelit dinner, try night photography, or go stargazing. 
Sign up for #EarthHourNewZealand today.  

New Zealand Rainbow Excellence Awards Development Forum 
Auckland, 1 May **POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE**
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 
** POSTPONED until further notice **

Climate Action Hawke's Bay - Workshop
HB Business Hub | Weds 27 May & Thurs 18 June, 9am – 12pm 
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 
19 March 2020