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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...
CLC and SBC welcome inquiry into bipartisan adaptation framework
SBC and CLC welcome Friday’s announcement from Government around a bipartisan inquiry into an enduring climate adaptation framework for New Zealand, which is consistent with the recommendations we have made in our pre-election policy priorities paper. “Such a...
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Fonterra could build giant heat pumps for factories as $1 billion sustainability drive continues
Think of your lounge heat pump, then imagine it the size of a five-storey building.
Dairy leader Fonterra could soon be introducing these giant heat pumps to its processing sites for climate-friendly steam generation.
Christchurch Airport – Giant step forward for one of New Zealand’s largest solar farms
After a year-long process, that attracted interest from organisations across the globe, the airport has chosen one of New Zealand’s largest energy companies, Contact Energy, and international solar developer, Lightsource bp, as its partners to deliver phase one of the park.
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.