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Message from Mike Burrell
In his latest video, Mike talks about more inspiring initiatives from members in response to Covid-19, including SkyCity's launch of two new partnerships, and Synlait's response to the challenges of milk processing during a pandemic, and the opinion piece he wrote for Newsroom on investing in a sustainable recovery..
Read the transcript.  
More on SBC and Covid-19. 
Helping to keep NZ working
Whilst SkyCity Entertainment Group has not been immune to the impacts of Covid-19, having to reduce and reshape their workforce to meet immediate and future needs, they have also been focused on sustainable employment outcomes. Partnering with other NZ organisations and industry leaders they have launched two new initiatives - Keep NZ Working and Go With Tourism - to support employers and displaced workers from the tourism and hospitality industry. 
Building sustainable business practices into Covid-19 recovery 
This is a time where urgency for action also offers opportunities to re-imagine how we might do things differently. Recognising the vital role CFOs and financial leads play as custodians of value creation, Deloitte has published a blog with practical tips to help build sustainable business practices into Covid-19 recovery.
Creating magic in the zoom
In our guest blog, Andrea Thompson from Catapult talks about this month's Sustainability Leadership Programme (SLP) workshop and about just how powerful virtual events can be for participants. We'd love to hear how you are adapting to virtual. You can share your story with us here.
Collaborative ground-breaking research 
Oxygen Consulting, in conjunction with the Sustainable Business Council, the Sustainable Business Network and Auckland University of Technology will launch a ground-breaking piece of research later this month investigating the role of sustainability professionals in New Zealand. You'll find more details about the launch below and we do hope you can join us.
Members living up to their reputations
Congratulations to Air New Zealand who remained at the top of the Colmar Brunton's Corporate Reputation Index for 2020 and to all our other members who made the Top 20. Together they make an impressive line-up of businesses living up to their reputations as trusted leaders in their industries. You can find out more about the research here.
A very warm welcome 
We are delighted to welcome Mondelēz International, maker of Cadbury Dairy Milk, The Natural Confectionery Company, Pascall, Ritz, BelVita and Philadelphia Cream Cheese as a new SBC member. You can read more about their sustainability story here.
Strategy refresh update
This week we met with our Reference Group, made up of six members of our Advisory Board, to review our insights from the engagement process so far.  A slide deck with these insights has gone out to members today to review and we look forward to hearing your feedback at one of our workshops or 1:1 sessions (see events below).
SBC events

BusinessNZ James Shaw webinar 
Online | Friday 15 May, 12.30 – 1:30pm
BusinessNZ invites SBC members to hear an update from Green Party Co-Leader Hon James Shaw, Minister for Climate Change, Statistics and Associate Minister of Finance. The Minister will give an update on climate change, economic and environmental issues arising from the COVID-19 crisis and take part in a live Q&A.
Register and more information. 

SBC's Strategy Workshops
Online | Monday 18 May | 2pm - 3pm
OR Wednesday 20 May | 3.30pm - 4.30pm 
 OR Thursday 21 May | 3pm - 4pm 
We want to work with you to ensure our new strategy enables us to collaboratively create a sustainable, positive future. Join us for an interactive virtual workshop to hear the insights we've gathered from our strategy refresh process. Please note this is the same workshop repeated.
Register and more information. 

SBC's Strategy 1:1 Catch-ups
From 11 May to 29 May 
Chat to a member of the Strategy Project Team (Mike Burrell, Jay Crangle (SBC), James Walker (Porter Novelli)). These 15-minute sessions are for you to share your views and ask any questions you might have. Book a session. 

Launch of Insights on New Zealand Sustainability Professionals
Webinar  | 28 May | 12:30 - 1:30pm
Join us as we share the insights of this research into the role of sustainability professionals. Developed in partnership with SBC, Oxygen Consulting, SBN and AUT, this research takes an in-depth look at where sustainability sits within organisations, salary levels, career transitions and capabilities needed for the role. Register here.
 

COVID-19: Fortnightly virtual drop in sessions 
Next sessions: Thursday 21 May and Thursday 4 June, 12 – 12:45pm
Join your fellow SBC members at one of our virtual drop-in sessions to exchange ideas and challenges relating to sustainability during the current crisis. We invite you to share with one another how COVID-19 is impacting your programme of work, and any good practice you’ve seen that might help others. RSVP for the link. 
Other sustainability events

CEP & GEN LESS EECA Webinar series
Tuesdays at 4pm
Carbon and Energy Professionals has teamed up with the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority and its Gen Less programme to deliver a series of free webinars that will help businesses save money, become more productive and reduce their emissions.
Register and more information

The good, the bad, and the opportunity in
regenerative agriculture in New Zealand
Online: from Monday 18 May 12.00pm
 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

Data that delivers: how the plan-do-check-act system can help you achieve your sustainability projects
Toitū Envirocare Webinar
Online: Thursday 21 May 12.30 - 1.30pm
Senior Sustainability Advisor Chris Bailey will look at how the plan-do-check-act process can be applied to business and environmental projects across your organisation, as well as a how a Toitū enviromark certified business has applied plan-do-check-act to realise better environmental performance and meaningful cost savings.
Register and more information

Small is mighty! SMEs, Science Based Targets and systemic carbon shifts
Webinar: Thursday 21 May, 3.00pm
A streamlined approach for setting science-based targets is now available for organisations with less than 500 employees. Embrace the benefits that climate action has to offer for SMEs in a joint webinar with thinkstep-anz and WWF Australia. Register here. 

Science Based Targets Initiative: Scope 3 value chain emissions
Online workshop | 26 May, 12.00pm
Discover insider tips on scope 3 value chain emissions in a hand-on workshop with Global Compact Network Australia, WWF Australia and thinkstep-anz. Prepare to set your own Science Based Target with advice from industry speakers such as Asaleo Care and Investa. Limited spaces available.
Register here. 

Next steps to net zero
Online | 9-11 June
Carbon and Energy Professionals 
With support from EECA and Gen Less, this event will now be held online. 
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 
14 May 2020