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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Mobilising Capital for Impact
The Mobilising Capital for Impact Report is based on findings from research conducted with major stakeholders in the New Zealand sustainable finance market, as well as relevant observations from both domestic and offshore markets. This work builds on the ‘Financing the Transition’ segment of the 2030 Roadmap for Action. The report is intended to inform […]
Guidelines and principles for Impact investment in Aotearoa New Zealand
The purpose of this document is to define a working definition and guiding principles for impact investing for Aotearoa New Zealand. Along with a working definition and guiding principles, this document includes examples of metrics and measures in key impact domains. The audience for this report is the investment market including proprietary, institutional and wholesale […]
Sustainable Agriculture Finance Initiative Data Project Findings Paper published
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