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Climate Leaders Coalition turns five – Jolie Hodson of Spark and Mike Burrell, SBC
The Climate Leaders Coalition turned five years old. Its signatories, which include some of NZ’s largest polluters, are a group of 88 companies that have committed to climate agenda and they’ve notched up some impressive achievements. Collectively they’ve reduced...
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Carbon News story about launch of CLC’s Fifth Anniversary Snapshot Report.
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NBR article on the Coalition’s Fifth Anniversary Snapshot Report.
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BusinessDesk article on the Coalition’s Fifth Anniversary Snapshot Report.
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ODT electric vehicle feature Moving into the Future featuring Waste Management
The electric revolution has begun, moving silently through the city’s streets, writes Tom McKinlay.
Victoria University sets out ambitious zero carbon plan
Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington has today announced an ambitious plan to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2030.
It is the first New Zealand university to release a comprehensive emissions management plan towards a net carbon zero future integrated with teaching, learning, and research opportunities. The plan includes a 20 percent reduction in gross greenhouse emissions.
Otago Polytech helps build ‘climate safe house’
An all-women group of tradies will help the Blueskin Resilient Communities Trust build a “Climate Safe House” at the Home and Living Show, to be held at Forsyth Barr Stadium on 2-3 November.
The house is the brainchild of the Blueskin Resilient Communities Trust, and is a result of a partnership with Otago Polytechnic.
Lion creates NZ’s first carbon zero beer
Beer drinkers can now save the planet with New Zealand’s first carbon neutral brew.
Christchurch-based craft brewery The Fermentist is the first in the country to receive an Enviro-Mark Solutions carboNZero certification for its Kiwi Pale Ale (KPA).
And it’s aiming for the title of New Zealand’s first carbon neutral brewery next year.
Big processors pursuing staged transitions
Weaning New Zealand’s primary sector off fossil fuels could cost the industry and the agri-sector hundreds of millions of dollars.
New Zealand’s first hydrogen powered bus coming to Auckland
Auckland Transport (AT) is buying New Zealand’s first hydrogen fuel cell bus – and it will be built right here in New Zealand.
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says, “Transport emissions account for 47 per cent of Auckland’s total carbon emissions, so it’s critical that we transition to a clean transport system as quickly as possible.”
“This trial of hydrogen-powered buses is another important step towards reducing carbon emissions in Auckland, so we can hold climate heating to the Paris Agreement target of 1.5 degrees.”
Ngāi Tahu Tourism – New EV charger in Takapō
One of New Zealand’s leading tourism operators, Ngāi Tahu Tourism, has installed its second electric vehicle charger into Takapō (Tekapo), helping to expand the nation’s EV charging network.
Otago Polytech supports the Strike 4 Climate
Otago Polytechnic staff and students will participate in the Strike 4 Climate on Friday 27 September.
Climate strike organisers have asked individuals and organisations to join with school students in making their voices heard on the issue – and Otago Polytechnic has risen to the challenge.
‘Dynamic lanes’ for south Auckland’s Redoubt Road to reduce traffic, CO2 emissions
A strategy to tackle traffic in south Auckland has reduced CO2 emissions by over 800 tonnes in other parts of the region.
Auckland Transport will introduce “dynamic lanes” to Redoubt Road in Manukau, with work starting in October.
Dynamic lanes use overhead signs and road lights to change the direction of traffic flow during peak periods.
Ecostore to be carbon-neutral by year end
Ecostore will be among the first in Australasia to go carbon-neutral by Christmas.
The environmentally-friendly home and body care company achieved carboNZero certification for its manufacturing plant back in 2010.
‘These kids are taking charge of their future’ – Universities support climate strike
Victoria University of Wellington has joined Lincoln University in endorsing a strike by students at the end of September.
Auckland Transport set for extra large EV buses
Two more electric buses will be rolling into Auckland next year as part of Auckland Transport’s low emissions bus roadmap.