The Climate Leaders Coalition is a CEO-led community of close to 90 organisations leading the response to climate change through collective, transparent and meaningful action on mitigation and adaptation.
Why should businesses join CLC?
Hear from CLC CEO Convenor and Spark CEO Jolie Hodson
Hear from CLC CEO Steering Group member and Toyota NZ CEO Neeraj Lala
Hear from CLC CEO Steering Group member & thinkstep-anz CEO Barbara Nebel
Our Signatories
“Being a member of CLC has ensured that we continue committing publicly to appropriate targets and delivering on our change. This hasn’t necessarily been easy with changing priorities – but the CLC has meant we have come back to sustainability as part of our compass for true north.”
Lincoln Watson, CEO of ESP
Key benefits of joining the Coalition
Key Documents
Statement of Ambition
Statement of Ambition
Our new Statement of Ambition outlines the climate action our signatories are working towards achieving.
Fifth Anniversary Snapshot Report
Fifth Anniversary Snapshot Report
The Coalition’s Fifth Anniversary Snapshot Report was released in November 2023 and illustrates the Coalition’s progress over the past five years in reducing emissions and adapting to climate change. The Snapshot Report is also a key transparency tool to demonstrate signatories’ individual and collective progress in delivering on the Coalition’s Statement of Ambition. View the latest Snapshot Report here.
Annual Plan 2023/24
Annual Plan 2023/24
The Coalition’s Annual Plan outlines our focus areas for the 2023/24 year.
Featured Event
Upcoming Events
Latest News

Ecotricity win Excellence in Sustainability Award
Ecotricity were the category winners for the Excellence in Sustainability award, sponsored by Z Energy, at the 2degrees Auckland Business awards.

IAG calls on new government to prioritise flood resilience
IAG, the country’s largest insurer, has called on the new government to prioritise flood resilience work.

Orion and Ecotricity partner to deliver energy flexibility project for Canterbury
Orion has partnered with electricity retailer Ecotricity to deliver a flexibility solution for the Lincoln area.

WSP release report on working with communities to adapt to a changing climate
This report from WSP and the Helen Clark Foundation highlights a unique opportunity for positive social and economic transformation through climate adaptation.
Latest Resources

Briefing for incoming Ministers – 2023 election
The Climate Leaders Coalition is looking forward to continuing its important climate advocacy work alongside the newly formed Government, including new Climate Change Minister Simon Watts. Alongside...

CLC Masterclass Series: Insights from the Coalition’s Fifth Anniversary Snapshot Report
The November Masterclass unpacked key insights from the Coalition’s fifth anniversary Snapshot Report. The Snapshot Report is a key tool for transparently demonstrating signatory progress...

Fifth Anniversary Snapshot Report
The CLC’s Fifth Anniversary Snapshot Report released on 7 November 2023 details the Coalition’s progress over the past five years in reducing emissions and adapting to climate change.

CLC Masterclass Series: Waste minimisation with Naylor Love and Summerset
The October Masterclass explored insights from Naylor Love and Summerset on their new partnership to reduce waste in the Marlborough region. The Masterclass looked at how the partnership was...