How the NZ Taxonomy supports the development of the voluntary nature credits market
The New Zealand Government is aiming to unlock private capital flows for climate and nature-based solutions, including through the voluntary nature credits market. The NZ Taxonomy, currently in development, is designed to provide a clear, standardised framework for assessing the environmental performance of economic activities. This will help capital providers mobilise and direct investment towards […]
Executive knowledge exchange with Mongolian delegation of finance executives
CSF was pleased to host the delegation of senior executives from Mongolian financial institutions on their study visit to New Zealand. Delegates met with CSF partners to exchange knowledge on sustainable finance priorities, projects and approaches. The Mongolian Sustainable Finance Association, in partnership with Mongolia’s Nature Legacy Foundation (MNLF) brought the delegation to New Zealand to […]
Keynote: Kristy Graham, CEO, Australian Sustainable Finance Institute (ASFI)
Kristy Graham, CEO, Australian Sustainable Finance Institute (ASFI), illuminates the Australian context and drivers for Sustainable Finance, the Australian roadmap, ASFI strategic priorities and work plan including natural capital, taxonomy, blended finance policy and first nations people.
Panel discussion on Trans-tasman sustainable finance
Kristy Graham (CEO, Australian Sustainable Finance Institute), Dean Hegarty (Co-CEO, Responsible Investment Association Australasia) and Duncan Paterson (Director, Investor Practice, Investor Group on Climate Change), explore investor and lender climate ambition and action across the Tasman, the influence of the political environment on the sustainable finance agenda, and the key asks of Government.
Exploring System Level Financing Solutions to Accelerate the Deployment of Private Capital into Energy Transition in New Zealand
Progress report. The Centre for Sustainable Finance (CSF) is leading a cross-sector programme, collaborating with industry, government, and finance partners, to design and advance novel financing solutions that unlock private capital for New Zealand’s energy transition. Energy-related emissions account for almost 40% of New Zealand’s greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs), with transport, manufacturing and construction making […]
Survey of Aotearoa New Zealand Investors: Climate Policies and Actions 2025
Aotearoa New Zealand’s institutional investors are making significant strides in climate governance and emissions reporting, but remain cautious in translating climate ambition into investment action, according to the 2025 Survey of Investor Climate Policies and Actions released today. The survey, conducted by the Centre for Sustainable Finance, Mindful Money, and Investor Group on Climate Change […]
Priority sustainability data requirements of New Zealand’s financial services sector – discussion paper
Access to robust, reliable, and decision-useful data is crucial for financial decision-making that enables New Zealand’s economic growth and resilience objectives. In partnership with Deloitte New Zealand, CSF prepared a discussion paper on the Priority Sustainability Data Requirements of New Zealand’s Financial Services sector. The issues and recommendations presented in this paper are based on […]
Key guidance on green building ratings in Aotearoa New Zealand
The New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC) has released a guide to assist lenders and borrowers with defining what a green building is for the purpose of sustainable finance. This guidance anticipates that the requirements on green buildings will increase over time as the sector seeks to improve its sustainability outcomes and contribute to Aotearoa […]
Novel financing solutions for abundant, affordable, and clean energy
Affordable, reliable energy has underpinned New Zealand’s economic growth and is essential for our future prosperity. Making access to finance quicker, simpler and easier will unlock and accelerate the next generation of clean, reliable, affordable energy for New Zealand. Through engagement with sector experts, we identified key barriers and opportunities for financing clean energy in […]
An update on voluntary carbon markets and COP29 agreements from guest expert, Emily Mathias
The Centre for Sustainable Finance hosted Emily Mathias, a carbon market and international cooperation expert, and New Zealand’s negotiator for Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, and agriculture in the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change for a virtual event with our Partners in March 2025. Emily offered insights about voluntary markets, the international […]