Sustainable Business and Finance: Mainfreight expands renewable energy generation as electric fleet grows
The company operates in 27 countries with 337 branches, “What’s really hard for us is the air and…
Sustainable Business and Finance: Foodstuffs tests heavy-duty electric truck in push to decarbonise fleet
Foodstuffs North Island took the first step back in 2020 by converting a 24-tonne diesel Isuzu into New…
Sustainable Business and Finance: Finance heads urge maturity on ‘woke banking’ debate
The committee is due to report back on New Zealand First’s Financial Markets (Conduct of Institutions) Amendment (Duty…
Sustainable Business and Finance: Business leaders back NZ’s practical path to net zero
“In fact, that’s one of our biggest problems. Often we want to celebrate companies that are doing really…
Reserve Bank sees house prices at the upper end of sustainable; worries about struggling businesses, pricey tech stocks and health insurance
The Reserve Bank said the impact on New Zealand exporters had been limited so far, with many diversifying…
Prince William and Princess Kate urge action for a sustainable future
William, unveiling the Earthshot shortlist earlier this month, reflected on the urgency of the prize’s mission. He said:…
Waikato farmer Snow Chubb’s tree‑planting vision still shaping sustainable farming
Chubb said the decision paid itself off in “spades”. His cows were producing between 400 and 440kg of…
Toxic chemicals from wastewater removed with Canada’s eco-friendly method
Scientists have developed a new method that removes toxic pollutants from wastewater. Developed by researchers from Dalhousie University,…
Nissan and Lithion redefine EV battery recycling in Canada
A new recycling initiative in Canada aims to give electric vehicle (EV) batteries a second life. The program,…
Airlines say food waste is excessive, want to cut use of plastic; Air NZ and EVA Air first carriers to get new sustainable rating
But Walsh today was also asked about food waste and use of plastics. He said in some jurisdictions,…
Rotorua Council axes 19 jobs, says nursery retail arm ‘not sustainable’
The restructure was part of the continued amalgamation of former council-controlled organisation Infracore into the council’s works department.…
Aviation fuel: NZ needs to keep up as Australia on track for $40b sustainable transport fuel sector, industry says
That group is called the Saf Industry Roundtable. Saf can be produced from sources including farm and forestry…