The 2025 New Zealand Risk & Resilience Summit returns to Tāmaki Makaurau this July, bringing together leaders across business and government for two days of focused discussion on navigating risk in a rapidly changing world. From climate disruption to supply chain resilience and governance, the summit provides practical insights to help organisations strengthen their preparedness, responsiveness, and long-term sustainability.
You can find the Toitū team at stand 7 and we will be speaking at the following two sessions.
Climate risk assessment and mitigation planning
3:40pm, Day 1 (22 July)
Dr Belinda Mathers, Chief Science and Advisory Officer - Toitū Envirocare
For many organisations, the challenge isn’t recognising that climate risks exist but knowing where they are, how to prioritise them, and how to take meaningful action. With shifting weather patterns, regulatory changes, and evolving market expectations, climate risk is becoming a critical factor influencing business resilience and continuity.
This hands-on workshop is designed to help businesses unpack what climate risk means in their business context, today and in the future. Participants will explore how climate risk intersects with core business functions and gain insights on how to integrate with decision making and strategic planning.
Turning climate risks into strategic resilience
10:10am, Day 2 (23 July)
Aisha Daji Punga, Kaiwhakahaere Matua (CEO) - Toitū Envirocare
Climate-related risks are no longer distant threats but rather exisiting impacts on supply chains, assets, regulatory obligations, and customer expectations. Yet many businesses continue to manage these challenges in isolation or respond only when disruption occurs.
Embedding climate risk into broader business strategy and risk management frameworks is essential. It enables organisations to proactively identify vulnerabilities, understand potential financial and operational impacts, and make informed decisions that protect long-term value. Beyond risk avoidance, this approach unlocks strategic opportunities through innovation, competitive advantage, or meeting growing demands of investors, regulators and communities.
Businesses in Aotearoa must begin to recognise the commercial importance of climate resilience as more than a sustainability issue but rather a core business imperative. Understanding how to assess and respond to these risks is no longer optional but vital for future-ready organisations.
Risk and Resilience Summit programme and registration
The future will reward those who act today. We look forward to connecting with risk professionals, sustainability managers, and strategic leaders ready to turn climate risks into long-term business resilience. View the programme and register to secure your place at the conference: Risk and Resilience Summit 2025 website