WSP emissions reduction activity recognised by Climate Leaders Coalition
Efforts by leading engineering and environmental consultancy WSP New Zealand to reduce carbon emissions have been officially recognised as meeting the requirements of the Climate Leaders Coalition’s higher ambition statement.
Auckland Council launches the Women4Climate Mentorship Programme
Auckland Council is excited to announce the Women4Climate Mentorship Programme, aimed at women making a difference on climate action initiatives. The programme combines mentorship, remote training, collaborative learning and networking opportunities for 10 to 20 women in Tāmaki Makaurau.
BNZ takes part in first ESG-linked derivative deal in New Zealand
As the sole participating bank in the deal, the Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) has executed the first ESG-linked derivative in the market with Metlifecare, a retirement village and aged care provider.
Fonterra – NZ’s first plant-based milk bottle hits South Island shelves
Anchor has launched its plant-based bottle, which is recyclable, in the South Island. The availability of the bottle in the South Island demonstrates Fonterra’s commitment to have all packaging reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025.
Meridian and Contact – Southern Green Hydrogen announces shortlist of potential partners
Four potential development partners have been shortlisted to build the world’s first large-scale green hydrogen plant in Southland.
Southern Green Hydrogen project, a joint venture between Meridian Energy and Contact Energy, announced on Tuesday the shortlist comprised of Japanese consortium of Mitsui & Co, leading gases and engineering company BOC, Fortescue Future Industries (FFI), a subsidiary of Australian Fortescue Metals Group, and Woodside Energy Limited, Australia’s leading natural gas producer.
Aurecon – further development of electric ferries in Wellington
In December, Wellington witnessed a significant milestone towards the decarbonisation of transport with the launch of Ika Rere – the Southern Hemisphere’s first fully electric, high-performance passenger ferry. We speak to Alistair Crossling, Associate Modelling and Analytics at Aurecon, who’s leading the business case for the further development of electric passenger ferry services in Wellington.
thinkstep anz – Your 2022 sustainability workout programme
Is your business feeling carbon-heavy? Are your waste bins bulging? Is your product a bit out-of-shape?
Then a sustainability tune-up’s in order! Here’s our four-step sustainability workout programme to help your business trim down, tone up, and stay in shape in 2022. (And if you already have a sustainability programme, early in the year is a great time to review it.)
Toyota expands hydrogen tech
Toyota New Zealand is expanding its business activities to explore and support the advancement of hydrogen technology and development here.
Freightways invests $2.7m into waste solution venture
Transport firm Freightways has made a $2.7 million investment into New Zealand operated packaging waste upcycling company SaveBOARD.
The cash has enabled SaveBOARD to open a plant in Te Rapa which became fully operational at the end of last year.
It is now converting up to 4000 tonnes of waste per year into approximately 200,000 construction boards as an innovative solution to the building supplies industry.
EY launches Net Zero Centre
EY Oceania has today announced the launch of its Net Zero Centre, designed to assist and accelerate the transition of Australian and New Zealand companies to net-zero by 2050.