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Getting to Carbon Positive: Podcast series
In May, Beca published 'Decarbonising a Prosperous New Zealand' which looked at eight key transitions that would best enable New Zealand to rapidly shift to a low carbon economy. Over the past 11 weeks, the Getting to Carbon Positive podcast addresses some of the social, cultural, environmental, and economic challenges and opportunities, as well as contributing to the ongoing discussions about how we can get the best outcomes. 
Help us understand our collective impact
SBC is working with Ākina to better understand and articulate our impact. To do this we want to better understand the impact that we have had on you as members on your sustainability journey. Ākina will be developing some indicators to help SBC measure our own collective change that occurs due to being part of the SBC membership (rather than indicators for individual organisation reporting). Book in for a one on one 20-30 min chat on 18 September. 
What's new at SBC 
In Mike's update this week, we're progressing the Annual Council Meeting date, but in the meantime members can expect to see the new strategy shortly. He also talks about our impact framework, what we want to see from political parties on climate action, and welcomes our new board members. 
Toi Tupu fund helps financial literacy 
The Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei hapū is distributing more than $1.5 million among 3,000 members from the Toi Tupu fund. The three-year-old fund was launched to provide a financial backstop for members and also to increase the level of financial knowledge. 
Be part of a moment
This year there will be something a bit different to mark Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori. On Monday 14 September at 12pm, all New Zealanders are invited to celebrate what makes Aotearoa unique, by speaking, singing or signing something in te reo. The goal is to reach one million New Zealanders participating. How will your business mark this moment? 
Z Energy does its bit for Auckland water shortage 
Z Energy will install permanent water tanks to supply car washes at Z Glen Innes, Z Pukekohe and Z Massey North from 31 August, with plans to roll them out across all their Auckland sites in the coming months. 
Hiringa partners for zero emissions trucks
Hiringa Energy has signed an agreement with US-based HYZON Motors Inc. that secures access for Hiringa and its fleet partners to the supply of zero emission Heavy Goods Vehicles powered by zero emission hydrogen fuel cell technology. The heavy fuel cell electric vehicles are expected to hit the road in 2021. 
The hidden benefits of local supply chains
thinkstep-anz explores how a holistic approach based on the SDGs and the Living Standards Framework can uncover the hidden benefits of local supply chains on wellbeing, drawing on a case study developed on behalf of the Sustainable Steel Council in the latest issue of NZ Manufacturer.  
Unlocking Systems Transformation 
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development has published an issues brief examining how we can reconfigure systems to deliver outcomes that are in support of Vision 2050: more than nine billion people living well, within planetary boundaries. 
ShopKiwi face mask video review
The Covid content you didn't know you needed... our friends over at Buy New Zealand Made have reviewed different models of face mask to help you be stylish yet practical on the bus, in the supermarket or wherever you might find yourself in level 2.X. 
New member profile: Certified Energy 
The New Zealand Energy Certificate System (NZECS), managed by Certified Energy, issues certificates for electricity currently generated in New Zealand, reflecting whether it is 100% renewable, zero carbon, or has other sustainable attributes such as locally-generated. 
Job opportunities
Fonterra - Sustainable Catchments Engagement Manager | Sustainable Dairying Advisor
Ministry for the Environment - Director - Customers
Ravensdown - Farm Environmental Consultant
SBC events

Priority climate action recommendations for Government  
Online workshops | 7 and 22 September
A combined business voice for climate action
SBC and CLC member representatives are invited to contribute to a collective view on priority climate action recommendations, to be presented to political parties. This includes prioritised policies and projects that would qualify for the $12b stimulus package.
Register and more information

The Deloitte and Chapman Tripp Election Conference 2020
Wellington | Main session: September 11
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Building a future where people, business and nature thrive
Joint strategy launch and Annual Council Meeting 
New date coming soon
More information
Other sustainability events

Webinar: How energy certificates help reduce reported emissions
 Monday 7 September, 4 - 5pm
Tim Middlehurst, CEO of Certified Energy will talk about how the NZ scheme works, why similar schemes have become widespread overseas and how the scheme can be used to reduce reported emissions for you or your clients. A Carbon and Energy Professionals webinar. 
Register and more information

Sustainable Logistics Roadmap 
10-session webinar training course, starting on 15 September
Freight and supply chain emissions are material issues for SBC members. This series of ten workshops will cover how to calculate and report logistics GHG emissions to customers and stakeholders; and what changes to your supply chain and customer sales process can help manage growing freight demand.
Register and more information

Stories of Change NZ: Forum for the Future
Starting 17 September
A three-part series from the School of System Change which discusses how systemic frameworks can help us understand social change, and how you can facilitate group discussions using these frameworks such as Multi-Level Perspectives, Iceberg Model, and Regenerative Model.
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Global Week to Act for SDGs 
19 - 26 September
A turning point for people and planet
How will your organisation mark the milestone of 10 years left to achieve the SDGS? Will you show your progress or demand business and governments do better? 
 We will be running a special SDG theme in Pānui on 24 September, so do send us your stories by then. 
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Aotearoa Conversations
Monday 21 to Friday 25 September 
The Impact Initiative and Ākina Foundation bring you a programme of online events running parallel to the Social Enterprise World Forum (SEWF Digital).
How can we grow the impact economy in New Zealand? How can social procurement unlock spending that generates impact? What changes will support social enterprises to thrive, as our economy bounces back from Covid-19?
Register and more information

HRNZ Virtual Summit: Human connection in a changing world
Online | Thursday 24 September, 9am – 12.30pm 
The third HR Virtual Summit, in association with The Colour Code, will explore how humanity can reconnect with its purpose and leverage the power of community in this age of disruption.
Register and more information

Climate Change + Business Conference 
Aotea Centre, Auckland | 6 - 7 October 
The conference will explore the extent to which businesses, policy-makers, and civil society have seized the opportunity presented by Covid-19 to transform our future. 
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World Energy Week Live
Online | 7 - 9 October
Registrations are now open, and free for BEC and SBC members. Focused on the theme of 'Connecting Energy Societies', this digital festival will include insightful sessions from around the world, as well as an Asia-Pacific Energy Leaders’ Panel Session including EECA’s CEO Andrew Caseley and representatives from Hong Kong, China, Japan and Singapore.
Register here - Advance registration is required. In question 4, select ‘Member Committee Member’. 

Rainbow Excellence Awards and Development Forum
Auckland | Friday 9 October 2020, 12.30pm - 5.30pm
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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”.
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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

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.
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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 
 03 September 2020