Learn about sustainability in business and connect with others at the following events. We also offer a selection of training courses.
Events
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Conference
THE FUTURE IS NOW: Biodiversity, climate and us
THE FUTURE IS NOW: Biodiversity, climate and us
EDS’s 2024 conference will dig deeply into the twin challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss, what is at stake for the nation, and where the solutions lie
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Workshop Series
Sustainable certifications and your business
Sustainable certifications and your business
Third-party verifications can be useful for businesses and consumers, but the sheer number means it can be hard to distinguish between them. This workshop is here to help!
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Webinar
Getting started with nature-related disclosures (TNFD)
Getting started with nature-related disclosures (TNFD)
Learn how to account for nature in your strategy and measure and report on nature’s impacts on your business
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Course
Leadership in Sustainable Business Course March 2024
Leadership in Sustainable Business Course March 2024
This in-depth course equips you with the knowledge, confidence and commitment to wield real influence on sustainability at all levels in your organisation.
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Online
Live from COP28
Live from COP28
Rod Oram, Business Journalist, Newsroom, and Laura Gemmell, CEO, Eco Choice Aotearoa, will join us live from Dubai to share their perspectives on the UN Climate Change Conference.
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Webinar
Hot Take: Young disruptors are changing the game for good
Hot Take: Young disruptors are changing the game for good
It’s time for our Sustainable Business Network whānau to come together for our October Hot Take conversation - Young disruptors are changing the game for good
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Climate
New and improved Climate Action Toolbox launch
New and improved Climate Action Toolbox launch
Join us online as we launch the new and improved Climate Action Toolbox.
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Webinar
Hot Take: The egg shortage is just the beginning
Hot Take: The egg shortage is just the beginning
It’s time for our Sustainable Business Network whānau to come together for our March Hot Take: The egg shortage is just the beginning
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Circular Economy
Leadership in Sustainable Business Course 2023
Leadership in Sustainable Business Course 2023
This in-depth course equips you with the knowledge, confidence and commitment to wield real influence on sustainability at all levels in your organisation.
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Webinar
Hot Take: Humans - the most underutilised resource in sustainability
Hot Take: Humans - the most underutilised resource in sustainability
It’s time for our Sustainable Business Network whānau to come together for our first Hot Take conversation of 2023.
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Online
Fortifying the Future: Finance for Climate Resilience
Fortifying the Future: Finance for Climate Resilience
Join us for an engaging panel discussion on how we can mobilise investment to fund climate-resilient infrastructure. We will be joined by Dr. David Hall, who will share insights from his new report on investment in climate resilience.
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Climate
Understanding embodied emissions with NABERS
Understanding embodied emissions with NABERS
NABERS (National Australian Built Environment Rating System) is developing a new rating tool to measure, compare and certify the embodied carbon footprint of buildings. Join this webinar to learn more.
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Climate
EECA Market Update
EECA Market Update
Join our quarterly webinars to learn more about co-funding and support for decarbonising business.
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Auckland
The Now Crowd & Air NZ YoPro Society present: How to Create a Sustainable Workplace
The Now Crowd & Air NZ YoPro Society present: How to Create a Sustainable Workplace
The Now Crowd are once again hosting a joint event with Air New Zealand's YoPro Network!
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Webinar
Hot Take: Are we in a climate cash-tastrophe?
Hot Take: Are we in a climate cash-tastrophe?
It’s time for our Sustainable Business Network whānau to come together for our November Hot Take conversation - Are we in a climate cash-tastrophe?
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Online
Rod Oram Live from COP27
Rod Oram Live from COP27
Join Rod Oram live from Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt as he reports on progress at the UN Climate Change Conference and brings a New Zealand perspective.
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Webinar
Hot Take: To B Corp or not to B Corp
Hot Take: To B Corp or not to B Corp
It’s time for our Sustainable Business Network whānau to come together for our October Hot Take conversation - ‘To B Corp or not to B Corp.'
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Webinar
Hot Take: Biodiversity, a billion dollar question
Hot Take: Biodiversity, a billion dollar question
It’s time for our Sustainable Business Network whānau to come together for our September Hot Take conversation - 'Biodiversity, a billion dollar question'.
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Conference
Climate Change & Business Conference
Climate Change & Business Conference
The Sustainable Business Council and Climate Leaders Coalition have joined forces with the Environmental Defence Society to host the two-day Climate Change and Business Conference – Now to Net Zero.
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Workshop Series
Part 2: Tell your business’ sustainability story
Part 2: Tell your business’ sustainability story
Learn how to communicate sustainability effectively.
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Webinar
Hot Take: Why is no one talking about their chemical footprint?
Hot Take: Why is no one talking about their chemical footprint?
It’s time for our Sustainable Business Network whānau to come together for our August Hot Take conversation - 'Why is no one talking about their chemical footprint?'
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Webinar
Hot Take: Is ‘sustainable’ packaging getting a bad rap?
Hot Take: Is ‘sustainable’ packaging getting a bad rap?
It’s time for our Sustainable Business Network whānau to come together for our July Hot Take conversation - Is ‘sustainable’ packaging getting a bad rap?
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Webinar
Carbon Emissions Calculator - New Business Tool
Carbon Emissions Calculator - New Business Tool
Join the online launch of the new Carbon Emissions Calculator for business
Past event recordings
Missed some of our past events? Watch recordings of some of our recent events.