We’re pleased to bring you the quarterly update from the Centre for Sustainable Finance: Toitū Tahua.
Please join us: “Starter for 10: Simplified ESG metrics for SMEs” – information webinar for small and medium-sized businesses
Our ‘Starter for Ten: 10 topics for SMEs to start sustainability reporting’ guide is out now. Download the guide and register for the information webinar.
CSF partners with Government on New Zealand sustainable finance strategy
We have partnered with the New Zealand Government to provide recommendations on a national sustainable finance strategy. Find out more and have your say here.
NZ sustainable finance taxonomy
Expressions of interest have closed for the NZ Taxonomy technical expert group (TEG) and technical advisory group (TAG). Find out more about the NZ Taxonomy here.
Our ERP2 submission
Our submission on New Zealand’s second Emissions Reduction Plan (ERP2) was focused on private investment in climate mitigation. View our submission here.
We were pleased to host a number of international experts along with New Zealand Government representatives and financial market participants over the last three months
Sean Kidney, Co-founder and CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative joined CSF partners, Hon. Simon Watts, Minister of Climate Change, Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr and leading financial institutions in a discussion on mobilising capital for a resilient, low-emissions economy.
Leading institutional investors joined the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment and the Financial Markets Authority to find the right settings for institutional investment in private and illiquid assets.
Kristy Graham, Chief Executive, Australian Sustainable Finance Institute joined Mushtaq Kapasi, Managing Director, Chief Representative Asia Pacific – International Capital Market Association and Sean Kidney, Co-founder and CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative for a panel discussion on shifting capital flows and accelerating change.
Sue Lloyd, International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) Vice-Chair discussed key developments in non-financial reporting standards.
Mark Gough, CEO of the Capitals Coalition discussed incorporating the things we care about into the strategic decision-making process.
Updates from the field
Mindful Money’s Voices of Aotearoa: Demand for Ethical Investment in New Zealand report – created in collaboration with RIAA (Responsible Investment Association Australasia) – revealed that more Kiwis support responsible investing than ever before. View the report here.
INFINZ is launching its latest climate training course – Climate Statement Analysis 101 – a hands-on, one-day masterclass designed to help you practically interpret and critique Climate Statements. Learn more and register here.
