Genesis and joint venture partner, FRV Australia, have completed the financial close on their 63 MW solar farm to be built at Lauriston on the Canterbury Plains. The joint venture also signed a 10-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Genesis Energy who will take...
Fonterra launches a unique hybrid emissions reduction solution in Palmerston North
Fonterra has recently commissioned its first high temperature heat pump and solar thermal plant combination at the Fonterra Brands New Zealand Palmerston North manufacturing site, where much of the fresh white milk for the North Island is produced.
Genesis’ large scale solar farm reaches financial close
Genesis and joint venture partner, FRV Australia, have completed the financial close on their 63 MW solar farm to be built at Lauriston on the Canterbury Plains.
Full steam ahead for Fonterra Waitoa wood biomass boiler
Fonterra’s Waitoa manufacturing site is now using around 50% less coal as its new wood biomass boiler swings into action. Waitoa is the third Fonterra manufacturing site to reduce coal use this year, as part of the Co-op’s plan to reduce its Scope 1&2 emissions by...
ABB to deliver Auckland’s electric ferry charging system
Over the next few years, the first two fully electric and two electric-hybrid ferries will be joining AT’s ferry fleet as it works to provide low emission public transport across its network. By 2030, Auckland is set to have the largest electric ferry fleet in the...
Synlait achieves B Corp recertification
Synlait Milk Limited (Synlait) has been recertified as a B Corporation™, the global gold standard accreditation for sustainability. Synlait increased its score by 21.5% to 97.7 (previously 80.4).
COP28: Christchurch Airport among first ten in the world to achieve new standard for decarbonisation
Christchurch Airport and nine European airports are the first in the world to achieve a new level in Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA), with Christchurch being the only airport in the Southern Hemisphere.
Netlogix received B Corp certification
Netlogix is now a Certified B Corporation – a global standard that recognises businesses working to be better, balancing purpose with profit.
Contact Energy wins Deloitte Top 200 Sustainability Leadership Award
The Sustainability Leadership award highlights businesses that are working towards creation of long term environmental, social and economic value. The judging criteria considers governance, long-term perspective, integration of ESG (Environment, Social, Governance)...
Air New Zealand announces BETA’s ALIA as launch aircraft for Mission Next Gen Aircraft programme
Air New Zealand has announced the ALIA as the airline's first purchase of a next generation aircraft in its Mission Next Gen Aircraft programme.
Ecotricity wins Climate Leader Awards at the 2023 Sustainable Business Awards
This award, sponsored by Waka Kotahi / New Zealand Transport Agency, is presented to an organisation actively leading and delivering impact and scale with climate action.
DB Draught Brewery completes new wastewater treatment facility
Timaru’s iconic DB Draught Brewery has completed construction of its new on-site wastewater treatment facility, meaning that 100% of its wastewater will now be treated before being returned to the environment.