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Business leaders quantify major sustainable growth opportunity for New Zealand economy
New Zealand could boost its economy by more than $22 billion per year by 2035, while strengthening productivity, energy security, and long-term resilience, according to a major new business-led report released today. The report, Driving Sustainable Growth:...
Climate Leadership Insights: The B Team Australasia
Lynette Mayne, Executive Chair of The B Team Australasia, recently visited Aotearoa New Zealand for the launch of the Climate Leaders Coalition’s new Statement of Ambition and refreshed strategy. In this Q&A, Lynette shares insights into the work of The B Team...
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...
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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,...
AI could be the answer to NZ’s infrastructure problem
AI could be the answer to NZ’s infrastructure challenge by boosting climate adaptation and resilience through smarter planning and maintenance. That’s according to Beca’s Thomas Hyde who highlights...
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...
ASB and Cogo Launch Online Energy Calculator
ASB has partnered with CLC signatory Cogo to launch the Better Energy Calculator - enabling Kiwi’s to measure, understand and optimise the efficiency of their home and vehicles, helping to lower...
MfE releases independent climate adaptation report
The Ministry for the Environment has published an independent report including recommendations for developing a new adaptation framework. The report urges better access to risk data, equitable...
Customer incentives to boost Fonterra farmers this season
From this month Fonterra farmers can apply to receive customer funding for solutions of up to $1,500 for their farm, designed to drive on-farm efficiency gains and reduce emissions intensity. Based...