Newsletter: December 2025
Tēnā koutou, Welcome to the December 2025 edition of the CSF newsletter. We hope you enjoy the holidays and look forward to seeing you in the new year. CSF welcomes Morningstar Sustainalytics and Rauawa to the partnership. Learn more here. CSF develops Commercial & Industrial fuel switching financing solutions with the Energy Transition Framework. Learn […]
Newsletter: October 2025
Second public consultation on the NZ Taxonomy draft criteria for agriculture and forestry sectors open until 5pm NZT on 17 October. View information webinar here. Make a submission here. CSF welcomes expansion of NZ Taxonomy to energy, construction and buildings sectors. Learn more here. NZ Taxonomy Energy Technical Advisory Group (TAG): Expressions of interest open until 5pm NZT, Friday 10 October. Find […]
Newsletter: July 2025
Finance is often referred to as the lifeblood of an economy given the important role it plays in enabling economic growth and employment. Where finance flows matters not only for how fast we grow (the rate), but also for how we grow (the direction). This edition of the CSF newsletter for July 2025 features: Public […]
Newsletter: March 2025
The New Zealand Government has an ambitious economic growth agenda that aims to unlock New Zealand’s potential, grow the economy and ease the cost of living for New Zealanders. These growth aspirations are set in the context of unprecedented change, which has the potential to destabilise economies, strain public resources, disrupt labour markets, and increase […]
Newsletter: December 2024
Happy holidays from the Centre for Sustainable Finance: Toitū Tahua, as we look forward to saying ‘that’s a wrap’ for 2024. We hope you will take time to reflect on the unique role financial sector leaders have in securing shared, long-term prosperity in Aotearoa New Zealand. We are an optional market. We are in a […]
Newsletter: October 2024
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 […]
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 […]
Newsletter: April 2024
The first quarter of 2024 was a strong start in sustainable finance for CSF and our partners, and we’d like to share some highlights with you. We’d like to acknowledge the passing of Rod Oram, journalist and climate advocate, whose inquisitive nature and deep investigations into climate challenges and solutions will be missed. Welcome LGFA […]
Newsletter: December 2023
Tēnā koe, Welcome to our final update for the year where we share our progress toward an equitable, inclusive financial system that enables a resilient, sustainable Aotearoa New Zealand. COP28: Key themes and announcements Our Chief Executive Jo Kelly attended COP28 in Dubai. Jo summarises key finance themes and announcements from the conference on the […]