Demystifying Sustainability Reporting for Cooperatives with KPMG – Christchurch
Demystifying Sustainability Reporting for Cooperatives with KPMG – Christchurch
That’s why Cooperative Business NZ is partnering with KPMG – authors of two leading reports on sustainability and non-financial reporting – to bring you a practical, cooperative-focused session that breaks it all down. This event is designed to support co-ops of all sizes and stages, whether you’re developing your first sustainability statement or refining your existing approach.
Time:
8:00am – 9:30am
Registration from 8:00 – 8.30am.
Light breakfast, tea and coffee are included
Presentation commences at 8:30am.
Date:
16 July 2025
Location:
KPMG Level 5 79 Cashel Street, Christchurch 8013 Join us for this insightful breakfast event where you’ll learn:
- Why sustainability reporting matters to cooperatives and your member base
- An overview of key frameworks and which are most relevant for co-ops
- How to plan and deliver non-financial reporting with clarity and confidence
- A walkthrough of KPMG’s “Starter for Ten” – a practical, phased entry point for co-ops getting underway
Why attend:
- Understand how sustainability reporting can align with your cooperative values and member purpose
- Gain clarity on your obligations and opportunities, regardless of your size or sector
- Learn from real-world insights
- Leave with actionable tools and frameworks you can adapt to your own co-op’s context
Who should attend:
This event is ideal for cooperative CEOs, board members, and those responsible for strategy, sustainability, or ESG. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to improve and streamline your reporting, this session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to move forward.
Speaker:
Sanel Tomlinson – Partner, Sustainable Value, KPMG New Zealand Sanel brings over 25 years of experience in finance, corporate reporting, and sustainability. As a Partner in KPMG’s Sustainable Value practice, she guides clients through ESG integration, sustainable finance, and non‑financial disclosure. Previously, Sanel led strategy at New Zealand’s External Reporting Board (XRB), including the initial setup of the Climate Standards project, and spent several years as a partner at KPMG in Hong Kong advising on IFRS, ESG regulations, and green finance in Asia.
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