Copenhagen was a significant milestone in a longer journey. The global transition to a low carbon economy has begun and is gathering pace. Copenhagen highlighted the commitment by every country to reduce emissions. For the first time in history there was consensus by global leaders of the science and the need for a global agreement to curb global temperature rise to below 2 degrees Celsius and a consensus by business that immediate action was necessary.So what does that all mean and will the Copenhagen Accord be strong enough? What other action is needed to curb global temperature rise to below 2 degrees Celsius?Copenhagen showed what was possible. Around the world progressive businesses and communities are positioning themselves ahead of the curve. Companies such as Coca-Cola, Google, Intel, IBM, Microsoft, Siemens, Dow, HP, Pacific Gas & Electricity, Duke Energy, Goldman Sachs, Chevron, Veolia, BP, Phillips, Whirlpool, GE, Vestas all participated at Copenhagen. Business stood beside leading local and state governments. Many showcased leadership and commitment to action. Even leading academic institutes such as Yale participated. Apart from the Government representatives in Copenhagen, there were over 25,000 members of civil society. There were over 1000 side events and exhibitions presenting the latest thought leadership in a raft of topics from curbing population growth to leading technologies and non financial reporting. Until there is a global binding agreement, this is what will lead our world.

To share in the thought leadership from Copenhagen and hear the views of those who were there, to learn what this means to you, your business and community, to discover the latest about non-financial reporting and to glean insight into how the global business community are tapping into the opportunities of climate change...

Want to know what really happened in Copenhagen?

And what it means to you and your organisation?

Minter Ellison Rudd Watts, Ideas Shop Ltd, NZ Business Council for Sustainable Development and MOSS (Models of Success & Sustainability) Australia’s Industry Body for CSR and

Sustainability Professionals and Advisors, invites you to join delegates to COP 15 for briefings:

4.30pm (for a 4.45pm sharp start) – 7pm Monday 29th MarchMinter Ellison Rudd Watts Lawyers, Level 20, Lumley Centre, 88 Shortland Street, Auckland

7.00am – 9am Tuesday 30th MarchMinter Ellison Rudd Watts Lawyers, Level 17, 125 The Terrace, Wellington

About Minter Ellison Rudd Watts:Minter Ellison Rudd Watts is a major New Zealand law firm. Our firm is a member of the Minter Ellison Legal Group, one of the largest full-service legal groupings in the Asia-Pacific region and also amongst the largest in the world; with more than 280 partners and 1,000 legal staff in New Zealand, Australia, Hong Kong, China, Indonesia and the United Kingdom. We work across industry sectors, specialist legal areas and offices to add value, offering clients the benefit of industry knowledge, business acumen and global experience. For further information about our people, practice areas and major projects, visit our website www.minterellison.co.nz.

About MOSS: Models of Success and Sustainability (MOSS) www.moss.org.au has supported Australian Business through education, training, networking and advice to drive sustainability and competitive business success for the past three years. Ideas Shop have recently become agents for MOSS in New Zealand and plan to work with MOSS to develop appropriate programs for the New Zealand marketplace. Ideas Shop Ltd and Minter Ellison are both pleased to support this event to introduce MOSS to the New Zealand market.

MOSS have hosted several business delegations to the UNFCCC and in 2009 hosted the largest business delegation from Australia which included a representative from Minter Ellison. MOSS CEO Anne-Maree Huxley will provide an overview on what occurred in Copenhagen and give insight into global leadership from business and sub-national governments. She will be joined by local and international speakers to share insight and thought leadership on the global transition into a low carbon economy and what that means to you.

Auckland Monday 29 March 20104.30pm (for a 4.45pm sharp start) – 7pm @ Minter Ellison Rudd Watts Lawyers, Level 20, Lumley Centre, 88 Shortland Street, Auckland

Speakers include:Peter Neilson – Chief Executive, New Zealand Business Council for Sustainable Development, New Zealand.

Peter Neilson was appointed Chief Executive in April 2004 to spearhead the Sustainable Business Council’s strategic move towards policy development and advocacy work. Peter is a former Cabinet Minister of Revenue, Customs and Works, and was Associate Minister for State Owned Enterprises and Finance under the Lange Labour Government between 1984 and 1990. Following a period as Leader of the Opposition’s Economic Advisor, Peter moved to private industry. Working initially in corporate finance, Peter then managed a number of international advisory roles, firstly with Ernst and Young (1994

2002) and subsequently with the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research. His economic consulting experience ranges from energy projects, transport solutions and sustainable forestry to social welfare, student loan schemes, youth employment, and prison reform. Peter attended the 2009 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen.

Anne-Maree Huxley – CEO, Models of Success and Sustainability, Australia. Anne-Maree is a business strategist with specialization in marketing, communications and corporate social responsibility who has successfully developed and implemented some of Australia’s most successful and celebrated campaigns. She has 15 years general management experience and over 25 years experience in all facets of the marketing mix for regional, state, national and international events, brands and corporations. Anne-Maree has worked for an extensive and diverse range of clients and organisations including Samsung, Lion Nathan, Coca-Cola, The Darling Harbour Authority, DuPont, The World Masters Games, Fox Studios and the

Australian Army. Anne-Maree is Chief Executive of MOSS (Models of Success and Sustainability) the industry body for CSR and Sustainability professionals. She is also chair of the Live n Learn Foundation, a Director of the Carbon Trade Exchange and One at a Time Foundation, is a former president of the Australasian Sponsorship Marketing Association and was one of the first 150 in the world to be trained by Al Gore as a Climate Leader.

Cheryl Edwardes – Special Counsel, Minter Ellison, Western Australia. Cheryl Edwardes practices in the areas of climate change, environmental regulation and environmental compliance and assists both public and private sector clients. Prior to joining Minter Ellison, Cheryl has a long and distinguished career in Western Australian politics, serving as the State’s Minister for the Environment from 1997 to 2001 and was also Western Australia’s first female Attorney General. As Minister for the Environment, she was involved in some of the country’s and the state’s most important developments in environmental law and policy. After retiring from Parliament she was also involved in academic work at Curtin University

of Technology and acted as a consultant on networking and leadership for a range of organisations.

Dan Ormond – Partner, Ideas Shop Ltd, Wellington. Panel Facilitator. Dan’s extensive public relations experience was developed working in senior communications and lobbying roles in public and private sector organisations in New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Ideas Shop has won awards for its sustainability practices, and is proud to be one of the few public relations companies in New Zealand to have specialist expertise in the areas of environmental and social sustainability research and strategy. Dan is an elected member of the Central Regional Sustainable Business Network advisory board and a Trustee of the Surgical Research Trust.

Ideas Shop Ltd is working with MOSS to bring to New Zealand best practice education, training, networking and advice to drive sustainability and competitive business success.

Wellington Tuesday, 30 March 20107.00am – 9am @ Minter Ellison Rudd Watts Lawyers, Level 17, 125 The Terrace, Wellington

Speakers include:Mayor Kerry Prendergast – Mayor of Wellington, New Zealand. Kerry Prendergast is in her third term as Mayor of

Wellington. She was elected Mayor in 2001 after serving six years as Deputy Mayor on the back of a long and distinguished career in local body politics. Her professional background is in the health sector as a registered nurse and, for 25 years, a midwife. She continued her midwifery role alongside her local government work until 2001. She has also been a voluntary grief counsellor.

She holds a Master of Business Administration degree (MBA) from Victoria University of Wellington. She is Vice-President of Local Government New Zealand and a trustee of the Joe Aspell Trust and the NZ International Arts Festival. She is also an honorary life member of the Katherine Mansfield Birthplace Society and the Royal New Zealand Plunket Society. Mayor Prendergast attended the Copenhagen Climate Summit for Mayors in December 2009.

Anne-Maree Huxley– CEO, Models of Success and Sustainability, Australia. Anne-Maree is a business strategist with specialization in marketing, communications and corporate social responsibility who has successfully developed and implemented some of Australia’s most successful and celebrated campaigns. She has 15 years general management experience and over 25 years experience in all facets of the marketing mix for regional, state, national and international events, brands and corporations. Clients and organisations Anne-Maree has worked for is extensive and diverse including Samsung, Lion Nathan, Coca-Cola, The Darling Harbour Authority, DuPont, The World Masters Games, Fox Studios and the Australian

Army. Anne-Maree is Chief Executive of MOSS (Models of Success and Sustainability) the industry body for CSR and Sustainability professionals in Australia. She is also chair of the Live n Learn Foundation, a Director of the Carbon Trade Exchange and One at a Time Foundation, is a former president of the Australasian Sponsorship Marketing Association and was one of the first 150 in the world to be trained by Al Gore as a Climate Leader.

Dan Ormond – Partner, Ideas Shop Ltd, Wellington. Panel Facilitator. Dan’s extensive public relations experience was developed working in senior communications and lobbying roles in public and private sector organisations in New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Ideas Shop has won awards for its sustainability practices, and is proud to be one of the few public relations companies in New Zealand to have specialist expertise in the areas of sustainability research and strategy. Dan is an elected member of the Central Regional Sustainable Business Network advisory board and a Trustee of the Surgical Research Trust.

This event is hosted by Minter Ellison Watts Rudd Lawyers and is free to attend, however seating is limited so RSVP today to avoid disappointment.

RSVP for Auckland by contacting Jacinda Strickland – jacinda.strickland@minterellison.co.nz or Phone: +64 9 353 9733

RSVP for Wellington by contacting Jennifer Thomson – jennifer.thomson@minterellison.co.nz or Phone: + 64 4 498 5190

Parking Information:Auckland – Tournament Parking, Corner Shortland St & Bankside Drive and on the street.

Wellington – Wilson Carparks, 99 The Terrace and 147 The Terrace (James Cook Building) plus the Clifton Terrace Carpark (entrance off The Terrace).

We look forward to sharing our knowledge and insights with you.