Yesterday the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released their latest report on the impacts we’re seeing from climate change and the need for us to adapt quickly.
Victoria University of Wellington – Our cities need to capture carbon, not just offset it
One clear solution to biodiversity loss and climate change is to integrate green spaces into urban buildings, as well as between them, as they have done successfully in Singapore.
Auckland Council – Hydrogen buses, urban ngahere part of $1B plan to make Tāmaki greener
Auckland Council will spend $1 billion mitigating climate change including planting rākau and buying a fleet of 79 hydrogen or electric buses, if its latest Climate Action plan (Te Tāruke-Ā-Tāwhiri) is approved.
Transpower consulting on Renewable Energy Zones
Transpower today launched a national consultation on the concept of Renewable Energy Zones and a potential pilot project in Northland.
Transpower General Manager External Affairs, Raewyn Moss, said Renewable Energy Zones (REZs) are a way of providing electricity infrastructure that lifts the amount of renewable energy available to New Zealanders.
Fonterra set to be home to NZ’s first electric milk tanker
More than 100 years ago, Fonterra’s Waitoa site had New Zealand’s largest fleet of electric milk trucks. Fast-forward to 2022, the site is set to welcome New Zealand’s first modern electric milk tanker.
Fonterra’s NZMP Organic Butter – Carbonzero Certified wins awards
New Zealand Milk Products (NZMP) has recently picked up some new awards for its Organic Butter – Carbonzero Certified.
NZMP is Fonterra’s brand of dairy ingredients and solutions, providing one of the broadest dairy ingredient offerings in the world.
Z Energy begins scaling up EV network
Co-funding from the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) through the Low Emissions Transport Fund (LETF) will enable Z Energy (Z) to take a significant step forward in the scaling up of its EV charging network by supporting EV charging capability at seven Z sites.
LIC – Meet New Zealand’s coolest cows
It’s been a hot summer and we’re not the only ones feeling the heat. As temperatures rise globally, heat stress is becoming more common in our national dairy herd too.
Fortunately, Kiwi scientists are one step closer to enabling farmers to breed more heat tolerant cows after a trial found that dairy cows with the ‘slick’ gene are less affected by heat stress compared to their non-slick counterparts.
WSP emissions reduction activity recognised by Climate Leaders Coalition
Efforts by leading engineering and environmental consultancy WSP New Zealand to reduce carbon emissions have been officially recognised as meeting the requirements of the Climate Leaders Coalition’s higher ambition statement.
Auckland Council launches the Women4Climate Mentorship Programme
Auckland Council is excited to announce the Women4Climate Mentorship Programme, aimed at women making a difference on climate action initiatives. The programme combines mentorship, remote training, collaborative learning and networking opportunities for 10 to 20 women in Tāmaki Makaurau.
BNZ takes part in first ESG-linked derivative deal in New Zealand
As the sole participating bank in the deal, the Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) has executed the first ESG-linked derivative in the market with Metlifecare, a retirement village and aged care provider.
Fonterra – NZ’s first plant-based milk bottle hits South Island shelves
Anchor has launched its plant-based bottle, which is recyclable, in the South Island. The availability of the bottle in the South Island demonstrates Fonterra’s commitment to have all packaging reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025.