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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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Christchurch Airport signs up to buy the world’s first Rosenbauer Electric Fire Truck to operate at an airport
A newly signed contract means the airport and Austrian manufacturer Rosenbauer International AG will together bring the ‘green’ truck down under.
Genesis and NZ Bio Forestry to explore potential of bio-fuels
Genesis Energy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NZ Bio Forestry to investigate the technical and economic viability of bio-fuels and bio-pellets as alternative fuel options for Huntly Power Station.
OCS ANZ releases 2022 sustainability report
OCS Australia and New Zealand’s (together, OCS ANZ) commitment to people, partnerships and carbon reduction has been highlighted in their 2022 Sustainability Report, released this week.
ASB offers discounted lending to support businesses’ social and environmental sustainability efforts
ASB is helping businesses on their sustainability journey with its new Business Sustainability Loan, aimed at supporting positive social and environmental change.
EECA – Businesses urged to take first step in creating climate action plan
For many businesses wanting to become more climate-friendly, taking the first step towards cutting carbon emissions can seem daunting. But the reality is, embarking on a climate action journey doesn’t have to be difficult. In fact, by beginning to both measure and reduce carbon emissions, businesses can strengthen their brand’s reputation and cut costs.
Contact announces pioneering renewable energy agreement with NZ Steel
Contact Energy (Contact) has today announced it has negotiated an innovative renewable energy agreement with NZ Steel, in a move that will see the steel mill almost halve its carbon emissions – and secure the future of domestic steelmaking in New Zealand.
$120m for EV charging a real win, says Z Energy
Z Energy (Z) welcomes the Government’s $120 million targeted EV funding package as part of the Wellbeing Budget 2023.
ASB and Trevelyan’s partner on new sustainability linked loan
New Zealand’s largest family owned and single-site kiwifruit and avocado post-harvest service provider, Trevelyan’s, is taking steps to grow a better future, signing a sustainability linked loan (SLL) with sustainability coordinator ASB.
BNZ – How sustainability is transforming Kiwi enterprise
Stuff interactive feature by BNZ on doing business differently.
Victoria University of Wellington – Study flags urgent need for smarter needs-based climate recovery packages
A first-of-its-kind study assessing the rising economic fall-out of extreme weather disasters in New Zealand has flagged an urgent need for smarter, “needs-based” recovery packages for businesses, rather than blanket ones.
Five questions with NZ Post chief executive David Walsh
David Walsh has been chief executive of NZ Post for six years, He was previously chief financial officer.
Based in Wellington, he is also a founding member of the Climate Leaders Coalition and a Champion for Change.
Auckland Airport – Shopping centre foodcourt goes all-electric in Kiwi first
Manawa Bay, the new premium outlet shopping destination at Auckland Airport, will feature the country’s first totally electric foodcourt with no on-site natural or LPG gas available.