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Climate Leaders Coalition launches next chapter
The Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC) is this morning unveiling a new Statement of Ambition and refreshed Strategy, marking the next step in business-led climate action in New Zealand – just as COP30 concludes in Belém.
SBC Hot Seat with Shannil Varma (CLC Manager)
This week, we've got Shannil Varma, Manager of the Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC), in the hot seat. Shannil's role sits within the Climate and Nature team at SBC (which is the secretariat organisation for CLC), and he oversees all the day-to-day operations and...
Climate Leaders Coalition re-commits to ambitious climate action with new convenor
The Climate Leaders Coalition welcomes Genesis CEO Malcolm Johns as the Coalition’s new convenor, succeeding Spark CEO Jolie Hodson MNZM. Since 2018, the CEO-led Coalition, made up of 87 signatories and accounting for around 30 percent of New Zealand’s GDP, has helped...
CLC Steering Group Convenor Jolie Hodson receives King’s Birthday Honours
We are so proud to see Spark New Zealand CEO and CLC Steering Group Convenor Jolie Hodson recognised earlier this week in the King’s Birthday Honours, alongside many other incredible New Zealanders. Jolie, your leadership of the Climate Leaders Coalition has helped...
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Deloitte releases 2025 C-suite Sustainability Report
Deloitte's Global 4th survey of more than 2,100 executives across 27 countries has revealed sustainability remains a top three priority on the C-suite agenda, alongside technology adoption and...
How Coca-Cola is looking to the future in New Zealand
Community impact and sustainability remain priorities for the iconic brand. After more than 80 years of manufacturing in New Zealand, many Kiwis are still surprised to learn their bottle or can of...
Fonterra and Nestlé share progress on pilot net zero farm
The Net Zero Pilot Dairy Farm in Taranaki has completed its third season, making progress towards its ambition to become New Zealand’s first commercially viable net zero dairy farm.
AT doubles tertiary discount to 40% to support students
Auckland Transport (AT) is doubling the public transport discount for tertiary students from 20 per cent to 40 per cent from 14 December 2025, in a move designed to...
Green light for Genesis’ Tekapo power scheme
Genesis Energy’s Tekapo power scheme, the first renewable energy project under the Fast-track Approvals Act, has been given the go-ahead. Regional Development Minister Shane Jones says, “The Tekapo...
Z Energy and NGOs settle greenwashing legal claim
Z Energy has settled a case brought by Consumer NZ, The Environmental Law Initiative and Lawyers for Climate Action NZ Inc in 2023. The settlement involved no admission of liability, and no payment...
Toyota reveals first electric Hilux with NZ potential
Toyota has announced the first battery electric vehicle (BEV) Hilux as part of a new-generation redesign. “This evolution is more than a celebration of heritage; it’s a statement of Toyota’s vision...
New carbon calculator helps KiwiRail customers make sustainable choices
KiwiRail has launched a free carbon calculator to help customers compare emissions from rail, road, and air transport. The tool estimates carbon footprints for freight and passenger journeys,...
Climate Leaders Coalition launches next chapter
The Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC) is this morning unveiling a new Statement of Ambition and refreshed Strategy, marking the next step in business-led climate action in New Zealand – just as COP30 concludes in Belém.
NZ’s first hydrogen blending pilot reaches major milestone
14 homes in Te Horo are receiving a 10% hydrogen blend through the existing gas network as part of a project led by Firstgas (part of Clarus), Powerco, Vector, GasNet, and Nova Energy. The project...
KiwiRail maps rail industry’s transition to a lower carbon future
KiwiRail has unveiled its plans to transition to a low carbon, climate resilient business as it prepares the network for the growing impacts of climate change.
Solar powers up retirement villages’ sustainability plans
CLC Signatory Summerset is ramping up solar energy use across its retirement villages. Over 1000 solar panels have been installed on village centres, meeting up to 80% of their electricity needs...