
24 February 2026 | VIRTUAL EVENT
re:new Sustainability & Climate Reporting Conference
Unlocking best practices in climate sustainability reporting for greater accountability and smarter decisions
The Framework for Reporting Climate-related Financial Disclosures has been in force for a year, with an expected expansion to more entities. Organisations must understand their obligations for measuring and reporting climate risks. Meanwhile, a global movement is pushing businesses to report on broader sustainability impacts beyond emissions.
The Sustainability & Climate Reporting Conference will dive into the technical aspects of transparent sustainability and climate reporting. While climate and carbon remain key, the event will explore all ESG dimensions, including biodiversity and social impact.
Attend the event to learn how to develop systems and processes to produce the consistent, comparable, and quality data that will be required to become compliant and to explore how sustainability reporting be integrated with business strategy.

Why Attend?
- Addressing mandatory sustainability and climate reporting requirements, including TNFD
- Overcoming challenges with inconsistent and inaccurate data
- Aligning sustainability goals with business strategy, financial planning, and risk management
- Communicating sustainability efforts to foster trust through transparency
- Adapting to emerging trends in sustainability reporting and regulatory changes
Key themes
Strengthening Climate Reporting
Learn from the first two years of mandatory climate disclosures and prepare for the 2025 standard updates.
Managing Risk and Emissions
Gain practical insights into reporting Scope 3 emissions and assessing climate risk. Collect better data, price climate impacts, and turn disclosures into actions.
Governance and Global Alignment
Explore how boards, investors, and frameworks are driving future sustainability reporting. Examine board capability, investor expectations, and complying to ISSB and TNFD standards.
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Our 2026 key lineup brings together influential leaders and innovators in sustainability.
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Dr Belinda Mathers
Chief Science and Advisory Officer
Toitu Envirocare

Simon Tucker
Group Director, Global External Affairs
Fonterra

Mark Baker-Jones
Director, Policy & Regulation
Te Whakahaere
Agenda
Agenda to be announced
8:45 | Virtual platform opens |
9:00 | Opening remarks from the Chair |
9:10 | Opening address: Where are we now - mapping the current landscape of sustainability reporting and Climate Related Disclosure in New Zealand
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9:50 | Case study: Identifying lessons from our first 2 Climate Statements
James Paterson, Head of Sustainable Finance, ASB Corporate Banking |
10:30 | Morning break |
11:00 | Understanding the reporting and assurance of Scope 3 emissions
Barbara Nebel, Chief Executive officer, Thinkstep-anz |
11:40 | Analysing climate risk: Mapping financial impact through scenario analysis
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12:20 | Lunch |
13:20 | Delivering effective governance, strategy & board oversight of Climate related disclosures and ESG reporting
Mark Baker-Jones, Director, Policy and Regulation, Te Whakahaere Āhuarangi |
14:00 | What do investors want to see? – Understanding investor and stewardship expectations around sustainability reporting
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14:40 | Afternoon break |
15:00 | Analysing developing global climate and sustainability frameworks – what do these mean for businesses looking to deliver growth in international business
Simon Tucker, Group Director, Global External Affairs, Fonterra |
15:40 | Understanding the role of reporting in the delivering global business aspirations to protect and restore nature and biodiversity
Belinda Mathers, Chief Science and Advisory Officer, Toitū Envirocare |
16:20 | Summary remarks from the Chair & end of conference |
Speakers
Speakers to be announced

Dr Belinda Mathers
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Simon Tucker
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James Paterson
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Barbara Nebel
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Mark Baker-Jones
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Sponsors
Sponsors to be announced
Sponsorship and exhibition benefits

Your reasons to exhibit
- Meet the people responsible for your next sale
- Meet & do business with new customers
- Host existing clients with our hosting packages
- Re-establish lost client relationships
- Showcase your products & services to qualified buyers
- Introduce your services to new sectors
- Launch new products
- Take advantage of a captive audience
- Maximise your brand awareness

Packages to suit your needs
Getting your brand in front of your audience is key – Our sponsorship packages can help you with that. With dedicated marketing schedules, a companion virtual platform, and packages that range from booths to bespoke activations, we have a solution that will fit your needs
- High-level partnerships and branding opportunities
- Speaking and thought leadership opportunities
- Hospitality sponsorships
- Gift and branding sponsorships
- Exhibition booths
Request our prospectus and take a look at the range of packages to suit your requirements.

Speak to the right audience
This event gives you direct access to senior leaders looking to expand their knowledge and practice. Sponsoring this conference is your prime opportunity for top quality lead-generation and face-to-face meetings with your key audience

Booth and exhibition spaces
Booth and exhibition packages are the perfect way to draw the attention of the audience and showcase your products and services. Have a central meeting space for people to find you. Talk to our team and secure your location on the floorplan before its too late!
Want to be a sponsor & exhibit on the day?
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Contact us to request a prospectus or discuss the available options.
Contact sponsorship@brightstar.co.nz for more information or to book.
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