The NZ Taxonomy for Agriculture and Forestry Version 1 has been published to support voluntary use by market participants.
Version 1 includes criteria for climate change mitigation, adaptation and resilience activities. It is designed to support the credible allocation of capital towards sustainable activities by:
Aotearoa New Zealand’s sustainable finance taxonomy is an ongoing project. The NZ Taxonomy for the agriculture and forestry, energy, and construction and buildings sectors, will be submitted for consideration for endorsement by the New Zealand Government in December 2026.
You can read more about the NZ Taxonomy’s purpose and process for development here.
The NZ Taxonomy for Agriculture and Forestry Version 1 includes criteria for climate change mitigation, adaptation and resilience activities. It is designed to support the credible allocation of capital towards sustainable activities by:
Check back here for updates on the publication of the NZ Taxonomy for Agriculture and Forestry Version 1.
Aotearoa New Zealand’s sustainable finance taxonomy is an ongoing project. The NZ Taxonomy for the agriculture and forestry, energy, and construction and buildings sectors, will be submitted for consideration for endorsement by the New Zealand Government in December 2026. You can read more about the NZ Taxonomy’s purpose and process for development here.
The NZ Taxonomy for Agriculture and Forestry Version 1 is in the piloting phase until the end of 2026. During this period, we are collecting user information to help us to support uptake and use case development.
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The agriculture and forestry Technical Advisory Group (TAG) provides technical input into the methodologies and definitions of a sustainable finance taxonomy that is fit-for-purpose for NZ.
CSF has also undertaken extensive engagement with stakeholders affected by the taxonomy across the financial sector, agriculture and forestry industries, environmental NGOs, science and research bodies, and with iwi and relevant Māori organisations.
Technical Advisory Group (TAG) members has included:
Observer: Kevin Prime, Beef Farmer, Forester, Beekeeper and Conservationist; Former Environment Court Commissioner
TEG and agriculture/forestry TAG established.
TEG and agriculture/forestry TAG meetings began.
Methodological approach finalised, with CoFR review.
First public consultation opened on the draft NZ Taxonomy agriculture and forestry climate change mitigation criteria. CoFR review.
Second public consultation opened for agriculture and forestry, including climate change adaptation and resilience criteria. CoFR review.
Final criteria report for agriculture and forestry sectors. CoFR review.
NZ Taxonomy for Agriculture and Forestry Version 1 published.
Final NZ Taxonomy for the agriculture and forestry, energy, and construction and buildings sectors submitted for consideration for endorsement by the New Zealand Government.
CSF engaged in targeted consultation with stakeholders affected by the NZ Taxonomy across the financial sector, agriculture and forestry industries, environmental NGOs, and with iwi and relevant Māori organisations. If your organisation would like a briefing, please email [email protected].
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