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Introducing our board: Alice Andrew 
Before last week's Advisory Board meeting, Mike Burrell sat down with Alice Andrew, Director of 4Sight Consulting, and one of our new board members, to talk about how 4Sight Consulting’s approach to sustainability has changed due to Covid and the role of SBC and CLC to influence government policy. Watch the full interview.   
Climate top of agenda for sustainable businesses
“2020 vision” doesn’t quite have the same ring to it, but we still need clear vision when it comes to managing climate change. In this piece for EMA Northern's BusinessPlus, Mike Burrell outlines how partnerships are key to making that happen.
Join our team
It's an exciting time for SBC and the Climate Leaders Coalition. We have created a number of new roles to help roll out our revamped strategies. What's more, Kate Ferguson is heading off on maternity leave soon, and Deb Bougen is moving over within BusinessNZ to focus on the BusinessNZ Energy Council and Export NZ. So if you have skills (or know anyone who does) in climate leadership, communications or keeping a team running smoothly, apply by 30 November.  
SBC out and about
This week, Mike Burrell spoke to the Tourism Summit Aotearoa about why sustainability will be crucial for tourism going forward, and also to Local Government New Zealand about our briefing on climate priorities.   
Representation key for Countdown sustainability
Countdown has unveiled ambitious new sustainability goals for 2025, including sending zero food waste to landfill across its 183 supermarkets, having 20 per cent Māori and Pasifika representation at store manager level and above, and reducing its emissions by 63% from a 2015 baseline.
Tilting at windfarms a better prospect
The Waipipi windfarm in South Taranaki, operated by Tilt Renewables, has started generating 100% renewable, zero-emissions electricity for Genesis Energy. Once the windfarm is fully operational, the generation will equate to a reduction of up to 250,000 tonnes of carbon. 
Steinlager goes carbon zero
Steinlager, brewed by Lion, is now New Zealand’s first major beer brand to be Toitū carbonzero certified, building on what Lion has learnt from The Fermentist sustainable brewery. Every step in Steinlager’s product life cycle has seen emissions reduced or offset, from growing the hops and barley, making the beer at the brewery, to bottles, caps, packaging and transport, and the time the beer is in the consumer’s fridge.
Sustainability reporting is for everyone
To help smaller businesses capture the benefits of meaningful sustainability reporting, Proxima's new 4-page report shows how frameworks like GRI, <IR> and Future-Fit can be used to communicate non-financial value creation and performance in a simple and appealing way. 
IdealCup gains ECNZ certification
IdealCup, the only New Zealand-made lifetime reusable plastic cup, has become the first plastic cup to gain Environmental Choice New Zealand certification, making it the most environmentally preferable reusable cup in the country.
How are we doing on inclusion? 
The Aotearoa State of Workplace Inclusion report, by Diversity Works, reflects on progress throughout the year and what needs to happen in future so we can continue to shift the dial on diversity and inclusion across the country. 
Consultation on sustainability reporting
The IFRS Foundation Trustees is consulting on whether there is a need for global sustainability reporting standards and whether the IFRS Foundation should play a role in developing these. They are keen to hear SBC members' views. Provide your feedback by 31 December. For more information contact Jay Crangle.
Where to next for teleworking? 
Business at OECD (formerly BIAC) is asking interested businesses to take part in a short OECD survey about their experience with home teleworking, before Friday 4 December. The OECD Global Forum on Productivity team will publish the results in their Human Side of Productivity report, to be released in June 2021. 
Reporting corner 
Westpac NZ has published its 2020 Sustainability Report showcasing the progress they have made against their strategy, manaaki te ao, manaaki te tāngata, e tipu pūtea ora – care for the planet, care for people and grow financial wellbeing.
Where are you shopping on Buy NZ Made Day? 
This Saturday, November 21, our friends at Buy NZ Made are encouraging Kiwis to buy at least one locally made item from participating retailers. This year, retailers will be offering free delivery and free gift options on shopkiwi.online.
Job opportunities (as well as SBC ones above)
Auckland Council - Asset Sustainability Specialist
- Principal Transport Advisor
Countdown - Resource Recovery and Waste Reduction Manager
Ministry for the Environment - Policy Analyst - Climate Change | Policy Analyst - Climate and Water Agriculture
thinkstep-anz - Sustainability Consultant
Waka Kotahi, NZ Transport Agency - Implementation Manager
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 - The Lunchroom, level 1/45 Queen Street | Tuesday 1 December, 4:15pm - Note earlier start time
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 

Sustainability showcase: Zespri
WEBINAR: Wednesday 2 December, 12 – 1pm
SBC’s new Board members talk about their work to embed sustainability across their businesses. At this session, we will hear from Carol Ward (Chief Innovation & Sustainability Officer) and Rachel Depree (Head of Sustainability) of Zespri.  
Register and more information. 
Other sustainability events

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.  
Register and more information

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

An Introduction: The value of the Future-Fit Business Benchmark
Online | Tuesday 1 December, 1 - 2.30pm
The Future-Fit Business Benchmark is the strategic game-changer for businesses that are serious about sustainability. Join Proxima’s free introductory and interactive webinar to find out why; and what it could mean for your business.
Register and more information

Implementing human rights due diligence in global supply chains
Online | Thursday 10 December, 2pm Central European Time
On the 72nd anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, hear from Chairs of the UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights and business practitioners about the new decade of global business and human rights implementation. 
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.

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19 November 2020