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Oxygen Consulting – New Zealand’s Emissions Reduction Plan – take outs for business

Oxygen Consulting – New Zealand’s Emissions Reduction Plan – take outs for business

On Monday 16 May, the government announced Aotearoa New Zealand’s very first Emissions Reduction Plan (ERP). This plan outlines the strategies, policies, and actions the government is taking to reach its first emissions budget and uphold its global commitments to limit warming to 1.5 degrees above pre-industrial levels. The ERP marks a significant milestone in Aotearoa New Zealand’s climate change response and has wide reaching impacts on every aspect of our society.

Victoria University of Wellington – Emissions Reduction Plan lacks substance in key areas

Victoria University of Wellington – Emissions Reduction Plan lacks substance in key areas

Alex Lo of Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington writes that the big emissions plan announced this week leaves out some important opportunities and policies

New Zealand has published its ‘landmark’ plan for addressing climate change—the Emissions Reduction Plan (ERP). The long-waited plan offers something for everyone, but some of the key issues are not given as much attention as they should be.

Unpacking Aotearoa New Zealand’s Emissions Reduction Plan (ERP)

Unpacking Aotearoa New Zealand’s Emissions Reduction Plan (ERP)

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is one of the biggest challenges we face in Aotearoa New Zealand. The New Zealand Government’s Emissions Reduction Plan (ERP), released on Monday 16 May 2022, is a positive step to moving to a low-emissions economy over the next three decades. In this blog we unpack the Plan’s main provisions and what they mean for business.

Z and Ampol – the future is low carbon

Z and Ampol – the future is low carbon

Both Z and Ampol recognise the urgent need to transition away from fossil fuels – it’s what our customers expect and is a key part of our joint aspiration.

At its core, Z’s Low Carbon Transition strategy is about being relevant to the daily lives of New Zealanders now and into the low-emissions future, aiming to meet them wherever they are along the way with real options to solve what matters for them in their own sustainability journey.