Meridian Energy set to plug EV charging network gaps
Meridian Energy has confirmed it will soon eliminate what it calls “charging deserts” with ten new DC fast chargers for the South Island.
The chargers will be installed with co-funding from the government’s Low Emissions Transport Fund, and they should further help reduce range anxiety worries, opening the possibility of EV ownership to more people.
The days of roaring engines echoing around Queenstown’s canyons could be numbered as a new fleet of electric jet boats is developed.
Zespri SunGold carbon neutral trial launches
Zespri will run a carbon-neutral trial on SunGold kiwifruit from June 2022 over two full seasons, with the fruit set to hit shop shelves in Europe for a targeted sales trial in 2024.
Orion gears for increased EV uptake
Electricity distribution company Orion has reported a year of solid financial performance while building extra resilience into its network in its newly released annual result.
Orion Group chief executive Nigel Barbour says the company is preparing for increased take-up of EVs and businesses switching to electricity to power process heat.
ANZ introduces Good Energy Home Loan for environmental upgrades, electric cars
ANZ Bank has launched a new low-interest home loan rate for customers wanting to increase the energy efficiency of their home.
The Good Energy top up will allow customers to borrow up to $80,000 at a three-year fixed rate of 1 percent per annum.
Deloitte NZ Makes Diversity And Climate Commitments With Industry- First Sustainability Linked Loan
Deloitte New Zealand announced today that it has established a sustainability linked loan with the Bank of New Zealand (BNZ), the first of its kind to be established by a professional services organisation in Aotearoa and only the second loan with a Big 4 firm in the world.
Auckland Transport supports new Statement of Ambition
Auckland Transport is proud to support the New Statement of Ambition being launched tonight by the Climate Leaders Coalition.
Watercare – ‘Relentless focus’ on climate change sought
As a proud signatory of the Climate Leaders Coalition, Watercare is pleased with the group’s new Statement of Ambition that ups the ante for business action on climate change.
Toyota NZ CEO joins Climate Leaders Coalition CEO Steering Group
Toyota NZ chief executive Neeraj Lala has been elected to the steering committee of the Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC).
The CLC is a group of businesses committed to progressing New Zealand’s transition to carbon zero. Other CEOs on the committee include NZ Post’s David Walsh, Z Energy’s Michael Bennetts, and Spark’s Jolie Hodson.
BNZ launches new tool to help businesses calculate their carbon footprint
Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) has welcomed the launch of the Carbon Emissions Calculator as part of the Climate Action Toolbox today.