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SBC's Thriving People: Helping your staff be future ready | SBC's Manager Thriving People, Robert Perry, has worked with several SBC members from different sectors to create the Future Ready: Money Confidence micro-credential pilot. Designed to support those most at risk of being negatively affected by changes in the world of work, the program was delivered to staff at Sanford Ltd who benefit from classes increasing their financial literacy, numeracy and budgeting skills, and gaining access to digital tools to aid this. | | | |
Sharing her knowledge - Catherine Jeffcoat | Catherine Jeffcoat's last two years with SBC have led her to developing work she's really proud of, and today she shares with us the insights she's gained, and the value she takes with her. | | | |
Join us on Monday to discuss our draft submission | Our joint SBC and CLC workshop discussing our draft advice, as we prepare our submission to the CCC, is this Monday, 1 March at 12pm. The Zoom link will be sent to members on Friday morning and we look forward to seeing you on Monday at 12pm. Thank you to all those who have participated in our previous two workshops - your insight is valuable. | | | |
A note that the Climate Leaders Coalition have extended the consultation period for submissions on their draft report by two weeks. Consultations will now close 28 March.
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Open letter for an inquiry into the Modern Slavery Act | Deloitte and World Vision invite businesses to sign an Open Letter calling on the New Zealand Government to commence an inquiry into whether New Zealand should implement supply chain transparency legislation. | | | |
Sustainability Leadership programme taster | If you missed our free Sustainability Leadership Programme online taster - never fear! Watch the recording on the SBC Youtube channel, or come to our lunchtime session in Auckland on 2 March. Don't forget to register for the SLP before 26 February to receive an early-bird discount.
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We are monitoring Covid-19 developments closely and will advise of any changes to upcoming events. | |
Leading the Charge: The CFO Climate & Sustainability 2021 Programme
Auckland | Starting Monday 1 March
The CFO and Sustainability training programme is open to Pānui subscribers. Developed in partnership with Deloitte, this short course empowers CFOs to take the lead in managing climate change risk. It builds on our 2020 pilot programme developed specifically at the request of CFOs and shaped by their insights.
Register and more information
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Better Futures Report Launch Event
Auckland and livestreamed | Tuesday 2 March, 4.30pm-6.30pm
Open to SBC members. Developed in partnership with SBC and Colmar Brunton, the Better Futures report takes a deep dive into the social and environmental issues that matter the most to Kiwis. This year includes a focus on how COVID-19 has impacted our views.
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Start Your Carbon Zero Business Journey
Webinar | 3 & 10 March | 10.30am – 11.30am
Join The Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce in February to start your carbon journey. This practical webinar series will educate your team on carbon emissions, why and what the role of business is, where to start, and what to do. The Carbon Zero Series is made up of three consecutive sessions. You can watch live or at your own time on demand if you can't make all three.
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Women Leading Business
Wellington | 8 March | 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Join Business Central in celebrating International Women's Day with the Women Leading Business event, brought to you in partnership with Antipodes. Guests will hear from two businesswomen who will share their personal journeys of professional development and how they got to where they are today, including some of the challenges they have faced along the way.
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NZ HR Awards Ceremony
Auckland and livestreamed | Thursday 4 March
The NZ HR Awards celebrate exceptional HR professionals. Finalists include BNZ, Chorus, Fonterra, SkyCity and the NZ Institute for Plant and Food Research.
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Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Award Gala
Auckland | Wednesday 31 March
The Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards honour those who use their passion to make our country a better place. Buy tickets and more information.
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