Newsletter: July 2024
NZ Ministers announce sustainable finance strategy and CSF to lead taxonomy for agriculture and forestry
We are pleased to see the outcomes of the second annual Australia-New Zealand Climate and Finance Ministers’ 2+2 Dialogue, underscoring both countries’ commitment to supporting the growth and credibility of sustainable finance markets. Read more here.
Join our team
We’re building out our team with key roles, including a Director of Programs. Find out more about all our open positions here.
Welcome to Rabobank and New Zealand Green Investment Finance
We’re delighted to welcome our newest partners who support and contribute to our work on sustainable finance.
What does ASIC’s focus on greenwashing mean for NZ?
We recently hosted the team from RIAA to learn more about regulator enforcement activities in Australia and what is emerging in New Zealand through the RIAA Certification Program. Watch the webinar and download the presentation here.
CSF welcomes the Government’s Climate Change Strategy and ERP2 consultation draft
Consultation has opened on New Zealand’s second Emissions Reduction Plan (ERP2). CSF welcomes the Government’s five strategic pillars which signal the strategic direction for the ERP. CSF is working with partners to submit on ERP2. Read Chapter 4: How we fund and finance climate mitigation here.
How hard does your KiwiSaver work for you?
Jo Kelly, CSF Chief Executive, recently joined ASB’s Investment Podcast to discuss what KiwiSaver members and investors should be thinking about to ensure their investments match both their financial goals and personal values.
Upcoming events
CSF and the EY Oceania Climate and Sustainability Services are hosting an online quarterly briefing session on key trans-Tasman and global sustainable finance developments: Monday 5 August, 12pm - 1pm
Register here.
SBC Climate Change Conference: 9 – 10 September
Register here.
RIAA Conference Aotearoa: Thursday 19 September, 8am – 6pm
Register here.
Shape the future of stewardship in New Zealand
The Aotearoa New Zealand Stewardship Code was launched nearly two years ago, to help investors influence the companies they own on critical environmental, social and corporate governance issues. The Code is currently undertaking a brief market survey to better understand stewardship activity in New Zealand, and how the Code is influencing this. If you are an asset manager, asset owner or investment service provider, please complete this 10 minute survey to provide the Code with your feedback. The survey can be found here.