Public consultation opens on the Aotearoa New Zealand Sustainable Finance Taxonomy
Auckland, NZ – Monday 16 June, 2025 Today, public consultation has opened on the first draft of the Aotearoa New Zealand Sustainable Finance Taxonomy (NZ Taxonomy). The NZ Taxonomy is a classification system for sustainable economic activities. It enables capital allocation decisions to economic activities that align with the transition to a resilient, low-emissions economy. Consultation […]
CSF and EECA partner to unlock private capital for abundant, affordable and clean energy
The Centre for Sustainable Finance: Toitū Tahua (CSF) and EECA (Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority) have, today, announced a strategic partnership to accelerate private investment in New Zealand’s energy transition. This collaboration aims to address barriers to financing renewable energy projects and energy efficiency projects. New Zealand has set ambitious targets to double renewable energy […]
Media release: Simplifying sustainability reporting for SMEs
Media statement The Centre for Sustainable Finance: Toitū Tahua (CSF) is pleased to announce the launch of the ‘Starter for Ten: 10 topics for SMEs to start sustainability reporting’ guide. Prepared in collaboration with KPMG New Zealand, and with input from New Zealand’s major banks and financial institutions, the guide aims to support New Zealand’s […]
Media release: Centre for Sustainable Finance to partner with the Government on its sustainable finance strategy for Aotearoa New Zealand
The Centre for Sustainable Finance: Toitū Tahua (CSF) welcomes today’s announcement by Minister of Climate Change Hon. Simon Watts at the RIAA Conference Aotearoa NZ 2024 that the New Zealand Government is partnering with CSF to develop a sustainable finance strategy for Aotearoa New Zealand. The strategy will provide clarity on the Government’s priorities to increase the flow of […]
Media release: NZ & Australia cooperate to support sustainable finance flows in Asia-Pacific
CSF and ASFI welcome Australia and New Zealand cooperation to support sustainable finance flows in the Asia-Pacific The Centre for Sustainable Finance: Toitū Tahua (CSF) and its partner organisation The Australian Sustainable Finance Institute (ASFI) in Australia welcome renewed commitment from Australian andNew Zealand Ministers to work together on sustainable finance approaches in Australia and […]
Sustainable Finance Board adds two new members
The Centre for Sustainable Finance: Toitū Tahua (CSF) is pleased to welcome two new Board members to guide the journey to sustainable finance in Aotearoa New Zealand: Matt Whineray and Chris White. Matt Whineray has been Chief Executive Officer of the Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation, which manages the New Zealand Superannuation Fund, since July […]
Media release: Finance sector welcomes government-led strategy and alignment on Trans-Tasman sustainable finance
The Centre is pleased to see the Minister of Finance, Hon. Grant Robertson and Minister of Climate Change, Hon. James Shaw highlight the importance of close cooperation on sustainable finance, at the Inaugural Climate Finance Summit between Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia today. This is critically important given the integrated nature of our financial systems […]