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Climate risk reporting a first for NZ
On Tuesday morning, the Government announced a mandatory regime for disclosing climate-related financial risk, to come into effect by 2023. Banks, insurers and other finance firms would be required to publicly release details about how their investments and assets are exposed to risk from climate change. Mike Burrell took part in a panel on Tuesday evening with Bryce Davies, IAG, among others, to discuss the announcement. We will share the panel recording when it is available.   
Inside NZ Retailers against Racism
Z Energy, The Warehouse Group, Foodstuffs, Mitre 10 and Countdown recently signed the NZ Retailers Against Racism pledge to confirm their commitment to proactively address racism and other forms of abuse at work. In this episode of Sustainability Radio, Gerri Ward, Head of Sustainability and Community at Z Energy and Deputy Chair of SBC’s Advisory Board, gives us her insights into how she put the pledge together in collaboration with Retail New Zealand and the Human Rights Commission. 
The power of consumer choice
What do craft beer, chardonnay, insurance, and breathing masks have in common? Every time you buy them, you are supporting 100% renewable energy. In this new CLC case study, Meridian Energy offers businesses a way to show their support for 100% renewable energy, and reduce their Scope 2 emissions at the same time, supported by Certified Energy.
Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori: Beyond Ngā mihi nui
Spark's Māori business strategy is about more than just email signoffs. To make sure its approach is authentic, different strands are led by representatives from diverse communities across the organisation, head of diversity and inclusion Rhonda Koroheke explains in this Stuff article. And discover how Māori became an official language in this multimedia web series.
Gone not fishing
We say haere rā to Volker Kuntzsch who steps down this week as CEO of Sanford after seven years in the role. Volker has been on the SBC Advisory Board for the last five years, the last three years as Deputy Chair, and was an original member of the Climate Leaders Coalition. To get a sense of his impact, check out these SBC videos spanning the past five years. Mike Burrell says "Volker’s deep knowledge of sustainability, his warm leadership style, sense of humour, and dulcet tones will be sadly missed by us all. Best wishes from all of us at SBC, and enjoy a well-deserved break before whatever comes next."  
A new approach to community support
Fonterra is part of many communities, and with Covid-19 developments this year, it wants to make sure it is supporting the people who need it most. It has launched a new approach to community support, to be more efficient, environmentally focused and impactful, to better reach those most in need across New Zealand.
SBC members at the Diversity Awards 2020
Congratulations to Aurecon, recognised for Work Life Balance and Deloitte in the Empowerment category of the Diversity Awards 2020. The Supreme Award was won by MBIE for their flagship Tupu Tai intern initiative that is increasing the confidence and capability of young Pacific people.  
Recognition for sustainability stars 
Congratulations to the SBC and CLC members who have been nominated for Sustainable Business Network awards for 2020: Auckland Council, Beca, BNZ, CHEP, The Fermentist (Lion), Foodstuffs NZ, Fonterra, NZ Post, Soar Print, Suncorp, Victoria University of Wellington and Watercare. 
Rewatch: How Energy Certificates can help
Last week Tim Middlehurst of Certified Energy spoke to the members of Carbon and Energy Professionals about how Energy Certificates work, and how they help reduce reported Scope 2 emissions. Watch the video and read his highlights from the session. 
Get in the know on climate
Recommended reading: Make sure you are on the mailing list for the Climate Change Commission's monthly newsletter. Recent news includes the 2020 election position statement, the first Statement of Intent, and deadlines for feedback on the Commission's draft advice. Sign up here
How green is your office building?
Ahead of World Green Building Week (see below), do you know what the NABERSNZ rating is your office building? The NABERSNZ scheme measures and rates the energy performance of office buildings in New Zealand, managed by EECA Business and the New Zealand Green Building Council. Watch the introductory video | Read the case studies
Reporting Corner
BlueScope’s FY2019 Sustainability Report outlines its progress against safety, health and wellbeing, climate change and energy, diversity and inclusion, supply chain sustainability, and governance and business conduct. And Fuji Xerox NZ has released its 2020 Sustainability Report, tracking progress across its sustainability targets and embedding sustainability across the organisation and how it operates.
New member profile: Kiwibank 
Kiwibank creates a sustainable future for its customers, communities and the environment across four key pillars - climate change, financial wellbeing, being inclusive, and running our business responsibly.
SBC events

Priority climate action recommendations for Government  

Second online workshop | 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.

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Building a future where people, business and nature thrive
24 September: SBC/CLC joint strategy launch
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29 September: SBC Annual Council Meeting - Confirm your attendance

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Other sustainability events

Stories of Change NZ: Forum for the Future
Starting shortly: 5pm 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
21 - 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?

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World Green Building Week 2020
21-25 September 2020.
The NZGBC have a series of online panel discussions tackling the big issues. Can a shovel-ready approach ever truly solve fundamental problems? Can the financial services industry be a catalyst for change? How can we fully realise the enormous potential for social and green procurement?

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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.

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Webinar: To the power of B.
Wednesday 30 September, 3pm 
Certified B Corps undertake a rigorous assessment to prove they’re using business as a force for good. Hear three New Zealand B Corps discuss the wide ranging benefits of certification and their unique motivations for doing so. Hear from Becky Lloyd – CEO Toitū Envirocare, Hamish Reid, Director Sustainability and Brand, Synlait and Barbara Nebel – CEO, thinkstep-anz

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World Energy Week Live: Connecting Energy Societies
Online | 7 - 9 October
Registrations are free for BEC and SBC members. This
digital festival includes an Asia-Pacific Energy Leaders’ Panel Session with EECA’s CEO Andrew Caseley and representatives from Hong Kong, China, Japan and Singapore.
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 - 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

Finalists include ASB, Auckland Council, Auckland Museum and Kiwibank. 

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TCFD Summit 2020
Online | Friday 9 October 2020
Co-hosted by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development and the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. The speakers include Mark Carney, Peter Bakker and Larry Fink.

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Climate Change + Business Conference 
Aotea Centre, Auckland | DATE CHANGE: Now 11 - 12 November 
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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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.  

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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 
 10 September 2020