SBC hui

As we enter the final stretch to 2030, the impacts of climate change are no longer theoretical, they are shaping the operating environment for New Zealand businesses today. The conference will bring together a leading line-up of local and global speakers at Auckland’s Viaduct Events Centre on 7–8 September to tackle the critical questions of the moment. From geopolitical shocks reshaping energy security, to capturing the upside of the transition, shaping policy priorities ahead of Election 2026 and unpacking the true cost of adaptation, this is a critical forum for business leaders and one not to be missed.

Other hui

Scope 3 assurance can feel daunting. Join SGS’s Mark Crichton and thinkstep-anz’s Katharina Bauch for a practical webinar on what verifiers look for, how to prepare and how to improve your data over time. Learn how to make assurance less painful and communicate your approach clearly, from start to finish.

Is Aotearoa New Zealand on track to achieve its climate change goals? Join us to explore our latest emissions reduction monitoring report. The Climate Change Commission’s upcoming emissions reduction monitoring report gauges the progress that Aotearoa New Zealand is making towards meeting the country’s emissions budgets and 2050 target. In this webinar Robin Campbell (General Manager – Delivery) and Rob Carr (Project Director) will provide a high-level overview of our findings and our recommendations to the Government.

Sustainability professionals are driving meaningful progress across organisations yet turning that work into Board-level action and decision-making remains a persistent challenge. As sustainability increasingly shapes business strategy, risk, and long-term value, the question is no longer if it belongs at the Board table, but how it is positioned to influence decisions. Following strong engagement from a similar session at this year's CEP Conference, this webinar brings together senior leaders, including SBC CEO Mike Burrell, to share how they are navigating this shift in practice. Through real-world case studies, the session will explore how sustainability initiatives are framed using credible data, risk, and strategic alignment to resonate at a governance level.

Join thinkstep-anz Technical Director Jeff Vickers for the launch of our updated spend-based emission factors for New Zealand. He will explain what has changed, how to use the updated dataset and why spend-based data remains one of the smartest ways to identify emissions hotspots and improve reporting over time.