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Video: Why SkyCity's team is inspired about their diversity work | SBC's Robert Perry spoke with SkyCity's Claire Walker (Chief People & Culture Officer) and Anthony Thompson (Sustainability Manager) about diversity in their workplace, the projects they're most proud of, and the content they consume that inspires their work. Watch the full video here. | | | |
Sustainability with Rosie Mercer | An excellent interview with Rosie Mercer, who leads sustainability strategy and activity at Ports of Auckland. Rosie discusses the Port's sustainability approach, making decisions to create long-term impacts, and the need to collaborate and partner with others like SBC and CLC on your sustainability journey. | | | |
Colmar Brunton restructured into wider Kantar business
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Colmar Brunton is being formally integrated into the wider Kantar business, becoming two new organisations, Kantar and Kantar Public. Heading up the new Insights division of Kantar NZ is Sarah Bolger (formerly Head of Colmar Brunton) and David Thomas (formerly Head of Kantar), while Kantar Public will be co-led by Jocelyn Rout and Michael Dunne (both formerly Colmar Brunton Executive Directors).The Colmar Brunton name will be phased out by the end of 2021.
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Welcome to new SBC member Mitre 10, who are on a sustainability journey with its Sustainability Charter outlining key focus areas. There are now 49 Mitre 10 stores across the country with Sustainability Champions who convene monthly to share knowledge, learnings and spearhead local education and action. | | | |
Phasing out single-use plastics | This week the Government announced that single-use plastics such as plates, bags, cotton buds, drinking straws, fruit labels and some polystyrene products are to be phased out in three stages between late 2022 and July 2025. A new $50 million plastics innovation fund will open in November to help support projects that reimagine how we make, use and dispose of plastics. And speaking of single-use plastic, today is the first day of Plastic-Free July. Spread the word by encouraging your friends and family to take the challenge. | | | |
Ministry of Transport submission | Thank you to all SBC and CLC members who engaged with us through the consultation process of the Ministry of Transport report Hīkina te Kohupara – Kia mauri ora ai te iwi - Transport Emissions: Pathways to Net Zero by 2050. You can read our submission on our website. | | | |
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Join SBC: Communications Manager |
Here's an awesome opportunity to join us at SBC - we are searching for a Communications Manager with 10+ years of experience to lead our small communications team and maximise strategies, events, engagement, and media. Check out the position here, and contact sbetts@businessnz.org.nz if it sounds like the perfect role for you. Closes 5 July.
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We are monitoring Covid-19 developments closely and will advise of any changes to upcoming events. | |
Climate Change and Business Conference Aotea Centre, Auckland | Wednesday & Thursday, 13 - 14 October
SBC, CLC and EDS are partnering to deliver the Climate Change and Business Conference this year, focused on the central role of the business sector in decarbonising Aotearoa. Registration is open now.
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We are monitoring Covid-19 developments closely and will advise of any changes to upcoming events. | |
New Zealand Energy Scenarios webinars
Online | Friday 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 July 2021, 12pm
Each Friday in July, from 12pm-1pm, BEC and EECA will be co-hosting a series of five online webinars focusing on the sectors represented in the New Zealand Energy Scenarios. There will also be time for Q&A with the TIMES-NZ 2.0 team. Register for one or all the webinars here. | |
Energy efficiency and carbon reduction with NABERS NZ & Toitū Online | Thursday 8 July, 10am
Join Toitū Envirocare and experts from Argosy Property and Panuku Development Auckland to explore NABERS-NZ, energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions in commercial office buildings. Register here.
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The Ying and Yang of sustainability: Value creation and risk Online | Tuesday 13 July, 3pm
Value creation and risk are essential elements to balanced reporting — the Yin and Yang of sustainability strategy. Martin Fryer, thinkstep-anz, will share first-hand insights from his experience developing Integrated Reports and TCFD reporting, two processes which require reporting on risks and opportunities. Register here.
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Decarbonising New Zealand: Supporting organisations to transition to zero carbon Te Papa, Wellington | 13 - 14 September
The Decarbonising New Zealand conference is being held in Wellington in September, with two days of panels and workshops featuring speakers from many SBC and CLC member organisations. See the programme and register here. | |
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