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ASB Energy Resilience Report - Opportunity in an Era of Energy Shocks

ASB and DETA have released a new report exploring how businesses can strengthen resilience and competitiveness amid New Zealand's changing energy landscape. This includes practical case studies on gas switching, energy efficiency, solar and fleet electrification, highlighting opportunities to reduce costs, emissions and energy risk.

As we build towards #CCBC26, we're highlighting key sessions from this year's programme. The next frontier in climate tech session will examine where New Zealand risks falling behind in the race to scale low-emissions technologies. Don’t miss your chance to hear insights from leaders at Vector, Dataloom and Spark. View the programme and register here.

Climate reporting for non-mandatory entities - Tonkin + Taylor

For New Zealand businesses no longer captured by mandatory climate reporting, the question is what level of disclosure still makes sense. This article explores practical options to suit different strategies, while showing how right-sized disclosure and credible transition planning can protect trust, capital access, customer confidence and climate risk management.

The EU’s Empowering Consumers Directive signals a global shift towards more specific, evidence-based environmental claims. For New Zealand exporters, now is the time to review product claims, packaging and marketing. Learn how to stay compliant, reduce risk and strengthen credibility in EU markets in Toitū’s insights article here.

Meridian secures consent for Morrinsville Solar Farm

Meridian Energy has received consent to develop its proposed 110MW Morrinsville Solar Farm, a project expected to generate enough renewable electricity to power more than 25,000 homes. Subject to final Board approval, the development will add up to 200GWh of new generation annually, supporting NZ's energy security, while creating more than 100 construction jobs and delivering economic benefits to the Waikato region. 

The WBCSD has launched a new Regional Policy Brief aiming to help members navigate a rapidly evolving policy landscape. It highlights key policy developments across the Americas, APAC and EMEA, and their implications for corporate sustainability strategy. Check out the first edition covering key policy developments from the first half of 2026 here.

Congratulations to OfficeMax who recently achieved Toitū Enviromark Diamond certification. OfficeMax says the certification gives their customers independent assurance of their commitment to sustainability and continuous improvement, and challenges them to keep innovating in sustainability, helping both their customers and suppliers to do more.

Planetary Facts Dashboard

Did you know a chocolate bar can have a bigger planetary footprint than a short petrol car trip - if you look beyond carbon? Planetary Accounting Network's free Planetary Facts Dashboard reveals footprints for 50 common NZ foods, scored across water, land, biodiversity, air quality and more, not just carbon. Compare up to 4 assessments at once and see where they sit within planetary boundaries.