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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AucklandBriefing on the proposed Sustainable Business Fund
Briefing on the proposed Sustainable Business Fund
SBN is developing the Sustainable Business Fund. We're hosting a private briefing for philanthropists, family offices and supporters interested in catalytic investment.
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AucklandModern Slavery Risk to Readiness Workshop
Modern Slavery Risk to Readiness Workshop
A Modern Slavery Bill has now been introduced to New Zealand Parliament, signalling a shift toward enforceable expectations on how organisations understand and respond to modern slavery risk.
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CanterburyNetwork & Connect: Christchurch March 2026
Network & Connect: Christchurch March 2026
You’re invited to a morning get-together on 12 March. This is a great chance to meet Rosie, SBN’s Project & Partnership Manager, connect with other Impact Investors and hear from Caroline Thalund from S360.
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WaikatoElectrify your business Waikato
Electrify your business Waikato
Learn how to electrify your business to help you cut costs, improve efficiency and reduce your environmental impact.
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OnlineUnderstanding ESG influence in UK grocery
Understanding ESG influence in UK grocery
UK grocery retailers are placing increasing weight on sustainability and ESG credentials when making buying decisions. This webinar will share what that research reveals and how you can use it to support your commercial conversations with UK grocery stakeholders.
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CanterburyB Corp Month 2026 Ōtautahi Christchurch panel event
B Corp Month 2026 Ōtautahi Christchurch panel event
Take a deep dive into what holding B Corp Certification means for business, to drive greater positive impact for their workers, communities, and the environment.
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AucklandPekapeka tales: uncovering Aotearoa’s hidden mammals
Pekapeka tales: uncovering Aotearoa’s hidden mammals
Join Kaipātiki Project to uncover the surprising musical lives of these elusive creatures and what their songs reveal about bat behaviour.
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WellingtonSmartphone video workshop with Bazzacam: Wellington
Smartphone video workshop with Bazzacam: Wellington
Supercharge your content creation skills, all from your phone!
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AucklandElectrify your business Auckland
Electrify your business Auckland
Learn how to electrify your business to help you cut costs, improve efficiency and reduce your environmental impact.
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OnlineElectrify your business – SME cost-saving webinar
Electrify your business – SME cost-saving webinar
An action-focused webinar brings together energy, finance and property experts to help SMEs electrify their business. Learn where to start, how to overcome barriers and what support is available.
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WebinarForecasting the future: economic resilience from trusted climate change science
Forecasting the future: economic resilience from trusted climate change science
Join this webinar with leading New Zealand scientists and industry voices as we explore what climate science is telling us right now in an increasingly complex environment.
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OnlineDigital sustainability: reducing technology-based emissions and driving enterprise value
Digital sustainability: reducing technology-based emissions and driving enterprise value
Our enterprise technology use is generating a lot more emissions than you think.
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AucklandInformal lunch kōrero with Ganesh Nana
Informal lunch kōrero with Ganesh Nana
Ganesh’s work centres on economics grounded in people and place, and he’s a thoughtful challenger of how we think about what an economy is actually for.
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AucklandNZ Data Science & Analytics Forum: Sustainability & Responsible AI
NZ Data Science & Analytics Forum: Sustainability & Responsible AI
Join us for a NZ Data Science + Analytics Forum event hosted in Auckland, bringing together speakers from across local government, industry, and academia to explore how data science and AI can support sustainability outcomes.
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AucklandMatuku Link: World Wetlands Day Festival
Matuku Link: World Wetlands Day Festival
Celebrate World Wetland Day this year at Matuku Link!
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OnlineInternational Zero Waste Month with Sue Coutts
International Zero Waste Month with Sue Coutts
Join us for an uplifting webinar talking about the deep roots of zero waste in communities across Aotearoa New Zealand.
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Summer Pruning Demonstration
Summer Pruning Demonstration
Kaipātiki Project are thrilled to have Matua Rob Small join them to share his expert knowledge and practical tips for summer pruning.
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NetworkAuckland Christmas Party 2025
Auckland Christmas Party 2025
Join SBN’s festive cheer at this year’s Auckland Christmas Party!
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Workshop SeriesSustainability fundamentals: December
Sustainability fundamentals: December
We recommend this for anyone starting out in professional sustainability, or in a career changing process.
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WellingtonNetwork & Connect: Wellington December
Network & Connect: Wellington December
It’s time for the Sustainable Business Network Wellington community to get together for our final coffee catch-up of 2025!
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ConferenceBlue and Green Technology conference
Blue and Green Technology conference
In December, the University of Auckland Blue and Green Technology Conference will explore new tools to help tackle environmental problems.
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Matuku Link - Wetland Open Week
Matuku Link - Wetland Open Week
Matuku Link has been recognised on the world stage, winning a Gold Star Award at the Wetland Link International Awards! Come celebrate with the team at their Wetland Open Week.
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Circular EconomyCircular design in action: Deep dive workshop with Ken Webster
Circular design in action: Deep dive workshop with Ken Webster
What does it really take to turn circular economy thinking into business reality?
Past event recordings
Missed some of our past events? Watch recordings of some of our recent events.