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The hunting of the frog
Conservation Volunteers New Zealand, Mondelēz New Zealand and Auckland Council are working on a large predator control program in the Waitakere Ranges to protect the habitat of the endangered Hochstetter’s frog. The Mondelēz NZ team, and Pravin Sawmy, recently went out into the Waitakeres to visit the little creature they are working to protect. Watch the video
Strong voice for SBC at CCBC
Today Mike Burrell was on the closing panel of the Climate Change and Business Conference, talking about our three top recommendations for climate action, and how the goalposts are moving for business leadership on climate. And yesterday's plenary on The Corporate Climate Change Challenge was 100% SBC members, from Genesis, IAG, NZ Post, The Warehouse Group and Z Energy.  
SBC out and about
Next week, Mike Burrell will be speaking at the Tourism Summit Aotearoa on 17 November. And recently, he caught up with Andrew Petersen, CEO of BCSD Australia to chat about the significance of the NZ election outcome to future policy development, the sustainable development agenda and what they mean for business in New Zealand and Australia. Watch the video. 
Making insurance more accessible
Vero Insurance and Good Shepherd NZ have teamed up to trial a low-cost comprehensive car insurance cover for New Zealanders on limited incomes. This initiative aims to improve financial security for Kiwis who may otherwise be excluded from the car insurance market.
Boost for decarbonising process heat 
The Government has launched a $70m fund to help businesses switch from fossil fuels, such as coal and gas, to clean energy for process heat. Applications are now open for the Government Investment in Decarbonising Industry fund, managed by EECA, that will allow business and industries to access financial support to switch away from boilers run on coal and gas, to cleaner electricity and biomass options.
Reducing private vehicle use better for cities
The latest report from WSP and the Helen Clark Foundation looks at how low-traffic areas in Aotearoa’s cities can decarbonise transport, save lives, and create the connected urban communities we need in a post-pandemic future.
Reporting corner 
Fujitsu Oceania has released its Responsible Business Report to 31 March 2020, looking at its activities to implement the Sustainable Development Goals. And Sanford has published its integrated Annual Report, looking at how to navigate delivering business and sustainability outcomes during the Covid pandemic. 
New member profile: PHI International
PHI International provides helicopter transportation for industries and services operating in remote places, and wants to be a responsible partner in the industry as well as actively participate in the eventual transition from oil and gas to renewable energy sources.
Job opportunities 
Meridian - Head of Sustainability
Ministry for the Environment - Kaitātari Matua | Senior Analysts - Climate Change
Ngāi Tahu Holdings Corporation - Environmental Advisor - Puna Mahara
SBC member events

Sustainability showcase: LIC
WEBINAR: Thursday 26 November, 12 – 1pm
Hear from SBC’s new Board members about their work to embed sustainability across their businesses. At our second showcase, Wayne McNee (CEO) and Tony Fransen (Environment and Animal Welfare Manager) of LIC will lead a discussion about how they’re embedding sustainability across the dairy industry and what they’ve learnt from their journey so far. 
Register and more information. 

End of Year Networking Event*
Auckland Venue TBC | Tuesday 1 December, 4:45pm-6:30pm
SBC members and CLC signatories are invited to an informal gathering to mark the final month of 2020 with drinks, nibbles and networking with others across the Sustainable Business Council and Climate Leaders Coalition networks. 
Register and more information. 
* We will keep you informed if anything changes due to Covid alert levels 
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Other sustainability events

Improving Cultural Intelligence - Online workshop
 Wednesday 18 November 
This online training explores New Zealand's cultural landscape and provides participants with basic cultural competence in personal and professional settings. 
Register and more information

2020-2021 Aotearoa New Zealand Sustainable Development Goals Summit Series
Online | From Thursday 19 November 
Building on two previous SDG Summits, the 2020-2021 series of events will take you on a journey from an individual understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals to collective action. The first of three online Hui will ask: how are you seeing change in your communities for sustainable development in Aotearoa?
Register and more information

An Energy Outlook to 2050 - with bp's Chief US Economist
Webinar | Wednesday 25 November, 8 - 9am. 
Join the BusinessNZ Energy Council for an exclusive session with Michael Cohen, bp's Chief US Economist and Head of Oil Analysis who will share his insights into the outlook for global energy markets out to 2050 and they key uncertainties surrounding the energy transition.
Register and more information

HRNZ Virtual Summit
Facing the Future – Perspectives on Emerging HR Capabilities
Online | Wednesday 25 November, 9.00am to 1.30pm
Are HR professionals prepared for the future? This 4th HR Virtual Summit will look at what skills and knowledge will be needed for emerging HR professionals. 
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

ICNZ 2020 Speaker Series: Our climate and New Zealand's resilience into the future.
Thursday 26 November 
The Insurance Council of New Zealand's 2020 Speaker Series offers access to international and local experts to discuss the topics and issues that are affecting the sector, both here in New Zealand and around the world.  
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Gen Less: Say no to wasted energy
Wellington | Monday 30 November, 4 - 5pm 
How do you capture the attention of everyday Kiwis to mobilise them to be clean and clever energy users? Join BEC and YEPN for an event with the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority's Marcos Pelenur and Jo Bye. They will present the research and insights behind Gen Less, the journey so far. 
Register and more information

Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards
25 January 2021
The Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards honour those who use their passion to make our country a better place.
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 
12 November 2020