Programme

Please note this programme is subject to change and will be updated regularly

DAY 1

Time	Session
8:15am	Mihi Whakatau Representatives from Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Welcome from MC Kathryn Ryan, Nine to Noon Host, Radio New Zealand
8:30am	Global Perspectives A review of progress in climate change policy responses in Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia and the rest of the world, including an update on important and emerging changes in the science. Chair: Kay Harrison, Climate Change Ambassador, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Speakers: Rt Hon. Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister of New Zealand Associate Professor Malte Meinshausen, University of Melbourne Christina Hood, Principal, Compass Climate
9:45am	Morning tea
10:15am	Government Leadership Exploring the role of national and local governments in creating a clear pathway to net zero. An update on new policy settings and timelines including implementation of the Emissions Reduction Plan, Climate Adaptation Plan, resource management reform, climate-related disclosures legislation and local government reform. Chair: Kathryn Ryan, Nine to Noon Host, Radio New Zealand Keynote: Minister Hon James Shaw, Minister for Climate Change Panel: Rod Carr, Chairperson, Climate Change Commission Vicky Robertson, Secretary for the Environment, Ministry for the Environment Hon Phil Goff, Mayor of Auckland
11:15am	Business Leadership Business leaders will respond to the political context and talk about what they are doing now to achieve 2030 goals in this decade of decisive action Chair: Mike Burrell, Executive Director, Sustainable Business Council Keynote: Emmanuel Faber, Chair, International Sustainability Standards Board Panel: Amanda Whiting, Chief Executive, IAG NZ Mike Bennetts, Chief Executive, Z Energy Malcolm Johns, Chief Executive, Christchurch International Airport Ltd Grant Kemble, Chief Executive, Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Whai Rawa	Session sponsored by Z Energy
12:15pm	Lunch
1:10pm	Resilient Foundations Climate change represents one of the most complex problems facing society. This session will explore the foundations of an effective response, focusing on the non-competitive industry/sector partnerships. It will address the challenges, opportunities and experiences around competition and collaboration. Chair: Sarah Bogle, Director, Sustainable Value, KPMG Panel: Tim Grafton, Chief Executive, Insurance Council of NZ Volker Kuntzsch, Chief Executive, Cawthron Institute	Session sponsored by KPMG
2:00pm	Financing and Investment This session covers the investment that is required to meet emission targets and what New Zealand's finance sector needs to look like by 2030 to support the transition and adaption required. Chair: Michele Embling, Board Member, Toitū Tahua: Centre for Sustainable Finance Keynote: Dr Caralee Mcliesh, Chief Executive, Treasury Panel: Joanna Silver, Head of Sustainable Finance, Westpac John Berry, Chief Executive, Pathfinder Andy Eakin, Chief Financial Officer, Goodman	Session sponsored by Westpac
2:50pm	Disclosure and Managing Risk We all know that what gets measured gets managed. This session will focus on how transparency and disclosure are critical to achieving a low carbon future and financial stability including an overview and update of the proposed climate-related financial disclosure regime. Chair: Simon Watt, Consultant, Bell Gully Keynote: Adrian Orr, Governor, Reserve Bank of New Zealand Panel: April Mackenzie, Chief Executive, External Reporting Board Pip Best, Partner, Climate Change and Sustainability Services, Ernst & Young Tejan Vallabh, Head of Financial Planning & Analysis, Contact Energy	Session sponsored by Bell Gully
3:40pm	Afternoon Tea
4.10pm	Future Voices I'm a young person working on climate solutions. Here's what I wish business leaders knew. Stuff Climate Editor Eloise Gibson hosts a conversation with a panel of change makers. Chair: Eloise Gibson, Climate Change Editor, Stuff Speakers: Dewy Sacayan, Co-Chair, Generation Zero Incorporated Yasmin Tapiheroe, Senior Consultant Environment & Planning, Aurecon	Session sponsored by Stuff
4.50pm	Adaptation Action This session will cover the latest thinking and practical approaches to adapting to a changing climate. It will explore the new National Adaptation Plan, managed retreat proposals and the proposed Climate Adaptation Act. We will also highlight examples of business leadership in this space. Chair: Bryce Davies, GM Corporate Relations, IAG Panel: Katherine Wilson, Adaptation Director, Ministry for the Environment Stephen England-Hall, Chief Executive, Wayfare Jon Lamonte, Chief Executive, Watercare	Session sponsored by IAG
5:30pm	Perspectives from the Leader of the Opposition Keynote: Christopher Luxon, Leader of the National Party
5:50pm	Closing Remarks A summary of key takeaways and opportunities for future collaboration. Kathryn Ryan, Nine to Noon Host, Radio New Zealand
5:45pm	Drinks Reception

DAY 2

Time

Session

7.00am

Now to Net Zero – what difference can directors make?

Climate Change and Business Conference Directors’ breakfast hosted by Chapter Zero NZ and KPMG

Reporting on the financial impacts and risks of climate change, adapting to the impacts of wilder weather on infrastructure, and effectively managing carbon emissions are all now firmly part of the governance landscape.

Although 48% of directors said their boards were proactive in managing climate risks and practices in their business (up from 35% in 2020), climate change strategy, risk management, and measurement continue to be seen by many directors and boards as complex and difficult to navigate.

This special Chapter Zero NZ event, hosted in partnership with KPMG, will begin unravelling this complexity with a discussion on how directors and boards can effectively govern their climate strategy.

Join Guy Beatson MInstD, General Manager of the IoD’s Governance Leadership Centre, Simon Wilkins, KPMG Partner and Head of KPMG IMPACT, and experienced directors Julia Hoare CMInstD and Abbie Reynolds for this discussion before Day 2 of the Climate Change Business Conference.

This breakfast is not included in your conference ticket, to see further details and book, visit the registration page.

9.00am

Welcome
Kathryn Ryan, Nine to Noon Host, Radio New Zealand

9.05am

The Party Conversation on Climate Finance
Representatives from each political party discuss their perspective on implementing and financing climate action, with a particular focus on the next five years.

Chair: Kathryn Ryan, Nine to Noon Host, Radio New Zealand
Panel:
Hon Scott Simpson, Climate Change and Environment spokesperson, National Party
Chloe Swarbrick, Finance and Economic Development spokesperson, Green Party
Rachel Brooking, List Member, Labour Party
Simon Court, Climate Change Spokesperson, ACT Party

9.55am

Climate and Our Competitive Advantage
In this session we’ll explore evolving international trade settings, the global marketplace
and changing consumer preferences. We’ll focus on ideas attendees can take away about
how they can be competitive against that backdrop and stay ahead of curve.

Chair: Rikki Stancich, Director Sustainability, Deloitte
Panel:
Caroline Lambert, Trade and Economic Advisor, European Delegation
Simon Tucker, Director, Stakeholder Affairs, Fonterra
Neeraj Lala, Chief Executive, Toyota
Florence van Dyke, Head of Sustainability, NZTE

Session sponsored

by
Deloitte

10.40am

Morning Tea

11:10pm

Carbon Markets - Compliance, Voluntary & Investment
An overview of where we are at with the New Zealand ETS, what’s in the pipeline as
well as international carbon markets and access. We’ll also look at emerging practice
regarding voluntary offsets.

Chair: Nigel Brunel, Head of Commodities, Jarden
Speakers:
Paul Harrison, Managing Director, Salt Funds
James Larmouth, Trading Manager, Vitol
Belinda van Eyndhoven, Head of Sustainability, Westpac

Session sponsored

by
Jarden

12:00pm

Climate Risk Litigation
Exploring the legal issues associated with climate change, and law as a tool for climate action.

Chair: Nicola Swan, Partner, Chapman Tripp
Speakers:
Jenny Cooper, Lawyers for Climate Action NZ Inc.
Julia Hoare, Independent Director

12.30pm

Summary Remarks
Overview of key takeaways from sessions so far
Kathryn Ryan, Nine to Noon Host, Radio New Zealand

12.35pm

Lunch

1:35pm

Transport and Urban Form
We’ll explore both the actions needed and those already underway to build an interconnected and decarbonised transport system. This session will also touch on the infrastructure required to make it happen, including decarbonising the aviation industry, organising cities to reduce emissions and mass transit barriers and solutions.

Chair: Amelia Linzey, Chief Planner, Beca
Panel:
Cameron Law, Business Planning Manager, Auckland Light Rail
Jenny Sullivan, Sustainability Manager, Air New Zealand
Paul Glucina, Chief Planner, Waka Kotahi

Session sponsored by Beca

Heat, Industry and Power
Decarbonising heavy industry and transitioning away
from fossil fuels as an energy source is one of key areas identified for substantial emission reductions in the Emission Reduction Plan (ERP).
Recent government support (GIDI) to decarbonise industry is an opportunity for the sector to rapidly deliver their share of emission reductions. This session will examine the demand-side drivers and solutions from business leaders, with a focus on overcoming the barriers to decarbonisation.

Chair: Andrew Caseley, Chief Executive, Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority
Speakers:
Matt Wilson, Managing Director, DB Breweries
Jeff Smit, Director, DETA Consulting
Linda Mulvihill, Head of Energy & Climate, Fonterra

Session sponsored by EECA

2:30pm

Agriculture
This is a pivotal time for agriculture. This session reflects our opportunity to take a fresh look at how we use the land and ask critical, systems-oriented questions about our land-based economy.

Chair: Dana Muir, Head of Natural Capital, Bank of New Zealand
Speakers:
Simon Limmer, Chief Executive, Silver Fern Farms
Tim Mackle, Chief Executive, DairyNZ
Jenny Cameron, Chief Transformation Officer, Ministry for Primary Industries
Maury Leyland ,Co-Founder, Leaft Foods, Director, Genesis Energy, Steering Committee Member, Taiao Ora

Session sponsored by BNZ

Energy Supply
A look at innovations and actions on the energy supply
side, with a spotlight on successful R&D and pilots. Including an exploration of progress made on low carbon alternatives and policies and incentives required to get us to 2030.

Chair: Vic Crone, Director, Contact Energy
Speakers:
Marc England, Chief Executive, Genesis Energy
Tina Schirr, Executive Director, Business Energy Council
Andrew Clennett, Chief Executive Hiringa
Chantelle Bramley, General Manager Strategy and Customer, Transpower

Session sponsored by Transpower

3.20pm

Afternoon Tea

3.50pm

Supply Chain Dynamics
Net zero targets and carbon neutral commitments are the current buzzwords as
companies pledge to cut emissions. It's a task many businesses are falling short on,
especially around their supply chain. A fully developed net zero target should
include both direct and indirect emissions, including suppliers - known as Scope 3
emissions. This session will look to unearth how our panellists Synlait Milk Ltd,
Zespri International, and Nespresso NZ are tackling the challenge of reducing their
supply chain emissions and what lessons have been learned along the way.

Chair: Becky Lloyd, Chief Executive, Toitū
Speakers:
Carol Ward, Chief, Grower Industry & Sustainability, Zespri
Stefan Vermeulen, Managing Director, Nespresso New Zealand

Session sponsored

by
Toitū

4.35pm

A Just Transition
How do we take a systems level change approach that has people at its heart?
Here we’ll discuss just transition at a national and local level, with examples of
how both businesses and local government are leading the transition.

Chair: Suzanne Watt. Head of Sustainability, Downer
Panel:
Kirk Hope, Chief Executive, BusinessNZ
Mike Smith, IWI Chairs Forum
Louise Aitken, Partner of Circular & Climate Innovation and Sustainability, Toyota
Annie Newman, Assistant National Secretary E Tū

Session sponsored

by
Downer

5:20pm

Business Leadership & Our Ambition Loop
An energising and inspirational session to motivate attendees to accelerate action. We’ll highlight the opportunities for engagement across sectors and between government and business to create a mutually reinforcing circle of climate action (the ambition loop)

Speakers:
Mike Burrell, Executive Director, Sustainable Business Council
Marama Royal, Chair, Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Trust

5:30pm

Closing
Kathryn Ryan, Nine to Noon Host, Radio New Zealand

5:35pm

Closing Drinks Reception