• What are the big opportunities for business and the economy arising out of climate action?
• What can businesses do now to prepare for and face challenges brought about by climate change?
• How important is legislative reform and what is the likely impact of such reform?
• How can a business’ contribution to climate action and carbon neutrality be calculated?
Speakers
Brett Tomkins
Partner - Deloitte
Brett has been involved in sustainability for over a decade, and is passionate about helping organisations to think beyond the financials. Brett believes in "Integrated Thinking" which means taking a holistic view on value creation provides better outcomes for all stakeholders over the long term and as such means that our collective futures are assured. The road is not easy, but this is what makes it exhilarating. Brett's personal objective is "Pioneering to make life better" and this is what drives him to make a difference.
Ann Smith
CEO - Enviro-Mark Solutions
Ann is a recognised thought leader and representative on a number of national and international sustainable business and carbon management forums. She leads Enviro-Mark Solutions with expertise on latest developments in international best practice and standards on carbon inventories, footprinting and reporting, carbon reduction and offsetting, and Science Based Targets.
Enviro-Mark Solutions Limited is the home of the CEMARS, carboNZero, Enviro-Mark and Energy-Mark certification programmes which assist organisations to improve their carbon, environmental, and energy management. As a subsidiary of Manaaki Whenua-Landcare Research, Enviro-Mark Solutions’ programmes are science-based and programme certification is highly regarded for its credibility and integrity.
Ann is passionate about supporting businesses to improve their environmental performance and contribute to New Zealand's transition to a sustainable low carbon economy.
Helen Jenkins
Sustainability and Environment Manager - Auckland Airport
Helen is a sustainability professional specialising in carbon reduction, climate change adaption and sustainability in the infrastructure sector. She is an advocate for recognising impacts of climate change within business risk management processes and embedding climate related initiatives within existing business strategies. For the past ten years Helen has worked in the road, rail and utilities sectors to implement climate change reduction and adaption initiatives on major infrastructure projects. Helen has worked with climate leading organisations such as Network Rail and Anglian Water in the UK and currently works for Auckland Airport. As head of sustainability for the airport, a major focus is carbon reduction and implementing the climate change adaption plan for the airport.