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Welcome to 2021
Come join us as we kick off 2021 with our start of year member networking events in Wellington and Auckland on Wednesday 27 January from 4.45pm. We look forward to seeing you after a well deserved break.
Sustainability efforts recognised
Former SBC Advisory Board Chair and Toyota NZ CEO Alistair Davis has been made an Officer of The New Zealand Order of Merit for his services to the motor industry, business and sustainability. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition.
We're not scared of the future of work
The Covid-19 lockdowns may have been a dress rehearsal for the future of work: we saw companies changing faster than they thought possible, and realising how important it is to engage employees in that change. Now the key thing is to keep looking for opportunities. Mike Burrell talked to Stuff for this piece.
2021 Sustainability Leadership Programme
Sign up to our free online session on 5 February to hear from past participants about our Sustainability Leadership Programme. The programme equips you with the connections, tactics and confidence to make a measurable impact on sustainability within your organisation. Applicationsclose on March 31.
Updated guidance on measuring emissions The Ministry for the Environment has released the 2020 Measuring Emissions: A Guide for Organisations (previously known as the Guidance for voluntary greenhouse gas reporting), to help organisations wanting to voluntarily measure and report their greenhouse gas emissions.
Pay gap more than a gender issue Expect conversations about the pay gap to dominate 2021, with discussions spanning more than just gender, says Diversity Works New Zealand Chief Executive Maretha Smit.
Job opportunities Join the SBC
Auckland: Social Sustainability Adviser
We have created a new Social Sustainability Advisor role to help shape and deliver a compelling programme of initiatives across the Thriving People portfolio. Apply by 27 January. Member roles
Dempsey Wood - Sustainability Advisor
SBC events
Welcome back event 2021 for SBC members
Auckland and Wellington | Wednesday 27 January, 4:45 - 6:30pm
Register now for our start of the year event and hear from the Advisory Board and SBC team as they showcase the projects, priorities and goals for the exciting year ahead, and reconnect with fellow SBC members. Recorded highlights will be available following the event. Register: Auckland | Wellington
Sustainability Leadership Programme - Free Online Taster Session for Pānui subscribers
Online | Friday 5 February, 10-11am
Join Catapult and SBC for an engaging online taster session of our flagship Sustainability Leadership Programme. Register and more information
BusinessNZ and Climate Change Commission Consultation Events
Wellington – Tuesday 9 February, 9am-12pm
Auckland – Friday 12 February, 9am-12pm
Invercargill – Monday 15 February, 8am-9am
Dunedin – Tuesday 16 February, 9am-12pm
Christchurch – Wednesday 17 February, 1pm-4pm The draft first package of advice will lay out the pathways needed to reach net zero emissions by 2050. It includes the country’s first three emissions budgets and guidance on the direction of the first emissions reduction plan. Register and more information
Other sustainability events
Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Award Gala
31 March 2021 - tickets on sale now
The Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards honour those who use their passion to make our country a better place. More information
We value nature module 1
Online | Tuesday 26 January, 3pm Central European Time
This module aims to introduce the concept of natural capital and why it's important for decision making and risk management. Register and more information
