Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues are central concerns for Boards and management teams across New Zealand, with calls for greater transparency on ESG matters coming from a wide range of stakeholders, and increasing levels of regulatory, legal and reputational risk. Organisations that put ESG at the heart of their decision-making will be well placed both to respond to the increasing risks and to take advantage of the opportunities that arise in relation to the full spectrum of ESG issues, including the transition to a low-emissions future.
We aim to keep you up-to-date and provide you with the latest insights into ESG issues facing businesses in Aotearoa New Zealand. Click on the links in the table below to access our latest thought leadership in this area.
ESG Blog
Climate-related Disclosures (CRD) insights
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PublicationMajor changes to climate-related disclosures announced: your questions answered
22/10/2025 -
PublicationWhat’s in store for CRDs in 2025?
19/12/2024 -
PublicationFMA releases first monitoring report on climate-related disclosures
05/12/2024 -
PublicationClimate-related disclosures: Consultation on extensions to adoption provisions
08/10/2024 -
PublicationRBNZ seeks feedback on guidance for managing climate-related risks
30/03/2023 -
PublicationClimate-related disclosure framework: Get ready to report
07/04/2022 -
PublicationFull steam ahead for climate-related reporting
17/08/2021 -
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Climate-related disclosures update: multiple consultations and guidance documents released
29/06/2023 -
PublicationLitigation Update: significant developments in climate-related litigation overseas
04/06/2021 -
PublicationClimate-related financial disclosures – submissions are open
23/04/2021 -
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Climate-related financial disclosure regime – introduction to Parliament
13/04/2021 -
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Climate-related Financial Disclosures: Comply-or-Explain
16/09/2020
Sustainable finance insights
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PublicationFMA issues class exemption for green, social, sustainability and sustainability-linked bonds
27/03/2026 -
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ICJ Advisory Opinion on climate change: implications for New Zealand
09/09/2025 -
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"Woke banking" (and other financial institutions) bill to proceed to first reading
25/02/2025 -
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Sustainable finance taxonomy on the horizon for New Zealand
28/03/2024 -
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Why low-emission credentials are increasingly critical when raising capital
19/06/2023 -
PublicationEnabling renewable energy generation and electricity transmission in Aotearoa – new consultation documents released
21/04/2023 -
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RBNZ seeks feedback on guidance for managing climate-related risks
30/03/2023
