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The NZ businesses leading the way on sustainability
Opinion piece from Business New Zealand CEO Kirk Hope on CLC and SBC’s pre-election briefing.
Business leaders outline election priorities to drive climate action
The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC) have laid out their joint climate policy priorities for political parties to consider as they gear up for October’s General Election. The briefing paper sets out 10 key...
‘Open for business: Ag JV to help farmers reduce emissions’
Update from Ag JV which includes Coalition signatories ANZCO Foods, Fonterra, Ravensdown, Silver Fern Farms and Synlait.
Give us certainty, sustainable business leaders plead after climate assessment
The Climate Action Report Card assessed some of New Zealand’s biggest companies on their climate progress. While the report painted a picture of an economy moving too slowly, business sustainability leaders say there are green opportunities just waiting to be grasped.
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Genesis and Fonterra sign biomass agreement
Genesis Energy and Fonterra have signed an agreement to work together on exploring the viability of biomass as a substitute for coal including the potential for a local supply chain.
Air NZ brings on more partners to help it develop a zero emissions regional fleet
As pressure comes on the aviation industry to reduce its environmental footprint, Air New Zealand is partnering with more firms to accelerate the development of a zero emissions domestic fleet.
Z and Evnex to offer ‘thousands’ of homes smart EV chargers
Z Energy and Evnex have announced a new partnership for Z’s customers, which will see “more than a thousand” smart EV chargers rolled out to homes and small businesses across New Zealand.
Genesis and FRV Joint Venture confirm purchase of solar site
Genesis Energy and its joint venture partner, FRV Australia, have secured a fully consented, large scale solar site near Lauriston on the Canterbury Plains. The site is expected to start generating electricity next year.
Toyota might cap how many utes it sells in New Zealand
Toyota New Zealand chief executive Neeraj Lala has said that the brand is considering imposing a limit on the number of Hilux models the brand sells locally, as it aims to reduce the emissions of its fleet.
Toitū Envirocare – Sustainable hacks for thriving in Frugal February
Time to roll out Frugal February. Living sustainably is about being smart.
Auckland Transport and Vector: New Zealand’s first electric bus depot unveiled
New Zealand’s first electric bus depot was unveiled on Wednesday, a significant step towards Auckland Transport’s goal of a zero emission bus fleet.
Fonterra deliveries going electric
Fonterra is using an electric truck for the first time to cart its products in Auckland and upper Waikato region.
Air New Zealand and Trees That Count celebrate one year of partnership
12 months, almost 200,000 native trees, and one tree-mendous partnership later, Air New Zealand and Trees That Count are thrilled to celebrate their first year of partnership through the airline’s FlyNeutral programme.
Air New Zealand announces Mission Next Gen Aircraft partners
Air New Zealand has announced four world-leading innovators it will be working with on its mission to have its first zero emissions demonstrator flight.
Z puts the foot down on EV charging network | Z Energy
Z Energy (Z) is opening five new EV chargers before Christmas – and is committed to installing EV chargers across more than 40 percent of its network by 2025.
Zespri releases climate change adaptation plan
Zespri has today released its first ever Climate Change Adaptation Plan – Adapting to Thrive in a Changing Climate – outlining how the kiwifruit industry intends to adapt to a changing climate in New Zealand and in its offshore growing locations.