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Making the green economy tick | Mike Burrell talked to Stuff in December for this interactive piece looking at the transition to a green economy, and the jobs that will make a difference. | | | |
2022 sustainable finance ambitions | | | |
Kiwi carbon-zero beef US-bound | Silver Fern Farms is about to launch its carbon-zero certified beef in the United States. Alongside Fonterra and Lion, Silver Fern Farms joins a premium group of Kiwi food and beverage companies with Toitū carbonzero certified export products. | | | |
Farm trials for Fonterra’s Kowbucha | Fonterra has launched on-farm trials using potential methane-busting homegrown Kowbucha probiotics to reduce cow emissions. The project has identified probiotic strains that could reduce bovine greenhouse gas production naturally. | | | |
Climate-conscious contracts | | | |
Nature positive good for business | | | |
A new Productivity Commission inquiry into persistent disadvantage seeks new insights, informing recommendations to help whānau and communities realise their potential. Preliminary recommendations are likely in mid-2022, with a final report in March 2023.
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Fairtrade Five actions for wellbeing | As we begin 2022, Fairtrade Five actions offer a different way of engaging with the world for personal wellbeing and a better, fairer world: - Do – reflect
- Read - adventure from where you are
- Do - get lost in nature
- Drink – deliciousness
- Do – keep resolutions simple
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Watch again: Circular economy and critical materials | Producing raw materials sustainably and in the massive quantities needed to generate low-carbon power and support electric transport is a hot topic in the European Union. Circular economy principles play a huge role in minimising market disruptions, price volatility and risk. Jim Goddin examined the issues in this recent thinkstep-anz webinar.
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We are monitoring Covid-19 developments closely and will advise of any changes to upcoming events. | |
Sustainability Leadership Programme taster webinar Online | Thursday 10 February, 10 – 11am (NZT) Looking to turbo-charge your sustainability skills? Applications are now open to SBC and CLC members for our flagship leadership programme, created and delivered in partnership with Catapult. Join our free webinar on 10 February to hear from previous participants and find out more about whether this programme is right for you. Register now | |
New: Lifting the living standards of Aotearoa
Part #1 Implementing a living/sustainable wage Online | Wednesday 16 February, 12 – 1pm (NZT) Join us for part one in our series ‘Lifting the Living Standards of Aotearoa’ to learn more about living and sustainable wages, what they are and how to implement them. This practical webinar will be accompanied by a guidance document to help you and your organisation to kick start your implementation journey. Claire Walker, Chief People Officer at Skycity will lead the kōrero along with three additional business panellists. Register now | |
Climate Change and Business Conference Aotea Centre, Auckland | 3 – 4 March 2022 The conference, delivered by SBC, CLC and EDS, will focus on the concrete action business is taking to accelerate the pathway to net zero by 2050. Registration and more information.
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New: Lifting the living standards of Aotearoa
Part #2 Pay Parity Online | Wednesday 16 March, 12 – 1pm (NZT) Join us to learn more about what pay parity is and how organisations are working to reduce their pay gaps. This practical webinar will be accompanied by a guidance document to help you and your organisation to kick start your journey. Marc England, Chief Executive Officer at Genesis Energy will lead the kōrero along with three additional business panellists. Register now | |
New: Lifting the living standards of Aotearoa.
Part #3 Parental Leave Online | Wednesday 6 April, 12 – 1pm (NZT) Join us to learn more about parental leave, what some of Aotearoa's leading companies have in place and how they went about implementing it. This practical webinar will be accompanied by a guidance document to help you and your organisation to kick start your implementation journey. Haylee Putaranui, Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion and Fonterra will be leading this kōrero. Register now | |
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Back to Business National Library Wellington | Wednesday 16 February, 5.30 - 7.30pm Save the Date for the BusinessNZ annual Back to Business event. A formal invite will be sent shortly. | |
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