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A concise explainer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), what it is, why it matters for aviation decarbonisation, and how businesses should think about it without overstating its role.

A guide to how New Zealand businesses should approach carbon procurement, from defining purpose and separating compliance from voluntary action to setting quality thresholds and claims policy.

A practical guide to the difference between compliance carbon and voluntary carbon, including why the line can blur in cases like CORSIA and what that means for buyers.

A practical decision guide to help NZ landowners assess whether registering eligible land in the NZ ETS is worthwhile given eligibility, costs, obligations, and long-term fit.

A practical NZ guide comparing native and exotic forest carbon pathways by carbon speed, land-use fit, biodiversity, and long-term stewardship trade-offs.

Understand more about voluntary carbon standards and methodologies and how landowners and carbon credit buyers can choose the right ones for them.

Discover the types of voluntary carbon credits in New Zealand and how ICVCM’s Core Carbon Principles guide high-integrity choices for credible, lasting climate and biodiversity impact.

The Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) in New Zealand enables organisations and individuals to offset emissions through verified projects, driving high-integrity climate action and local restoration.

Urban Arborists’ 'Take a Tree, Give a Tree' initiative ensures that for every tree they remove, they fund the planting of a native tree in its place.

Haka Tours partners with My Native Forest to restore Aotearoa’s biodiversity, reflecting Kaitiakitanga and enabling guests to help preserve New Zealand’s unique landscapes for future generations.

We are thrilled to announce that Pākiki Security has joined the MyNativeForest community!

Today’s business environment is centred on environmental responsibilities. There are many ways to achieve sustainability; but it's a journey

New Zealand offers a diverse range of carbon measurement certifications that businesses can pursue. This blog provides a detailed comparison of some of the major certifications available.

A handy Quickstart Guide for SME Carbon Management to help you implement effective carbon management in under 10mins - for free!

Explore the critical role businesses play in combating climate change and the actions they are taking to reverse it.

Discover the silent superheroes of nature and their incredible impact on climate change and biodiversity.

Discover the importance of pest management in New Zealand and learn how pest management plans to safeguard its unique environment.

Explore native carbon forestry in New Zealand: buying land, earning credits, native regeneration and tree planting.

Explore the concept of carbon credit bundles and their potential to contribute to sustainable actions and environmental impact.

Learn about using tree planting to offset carbon emissions.

Explore the importance of emissions returns in the ETS and how forest owners contribute to carbon reporting. This blog highlights the significance of emissions returns and the reporting process.

Explore funding native trees through MyNativeForest and how your investment can grow over time, bringing both environmental impact and financial returns.

Unlock the key steps to participate in the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). From registration and compliance obligations to monitoring your emissions trading account.

Discover the groundbreaking world of tree planting as we delve into the remarkable benefits and advancements of drone seeding, challenging the age-old traditional methods.

Discover how nature-based solutions revolutionise environmental challenges, from climate change to habitat loss, creating sustainable outcomes and benefiting both the planet and local communities.

Discover the power of carbon offsetting: an effective way to compensate for your carbon footprint by supporting emission-reducing projects.

"Net zero" has become a buzzword in the world of climate action, but what does it really mean and why is it important? In this blog, explore the concept and its implications to address climate change.

Carbon emissions are one of the biggest contributors to climate change and are rapidly warming our planet. In this blog, we explore the impact of carbon emissions, why it's essential to reduce them.

This blog post provides a comprehensive overview of the regulatory carbon market, including its concept, players, challenges, and environmental benefits.

Waste management involves collecting, transporting, processing, and disposing of waste materials in a safe and efficient manner, helping to reduce the negative impact on the environment.

Unification is essential when facing global issues. Find out how collective action can help save our planet!

A carbon footprint quantifies the amount of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that come from human activities and are released into the atmosphere.

The ICVCM is a body that provides oversight and guidance to ensure the environmental integrity of voluntary carbon markets.

Carbon credits are tradable units representing a reduction in carbon emissions, used to offset or balance out carbon footprint.

Reforestation is the process of restoring forests to mitigate the effects of climate change. Read this blog to find out all about reforestation.

Carbon positive means going beyond achieving net-zero emissions to actively sequester more carbon than is emitted, creating a positive carbon balance.

Carbon neutral means achieving a net-zero carbon footprint by balancing the amount of carbon emissions produced with an equivalent amount removed. Read this blog to find out more!

The UNFCCC is a treaty that provides a framework for nations to work together to reduce their emissions of greenhouse gases and combat climate change.

Sustainable solutions aim to reduce the negative impact of human activity on the environment while promoting more efficient uses of resources. Read this blog to find out more!

ICROA is an international non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting climate change mitigation through their carbon reduction and offsetting related services.

GHG accounting is the process of measuring GHG emissions to identify areas where emissions can be reduced, as part of a company's efforts to reduce its environmental impact.

New Zealand is home to an array of endangered animals. Conservation efforts are in place to protect these unique species and ensure their survival for future generations. Read this blog to learn more.

Carbon sinks are natural or artificial systems that absorb and store CO2 from the atmosphere, reducing the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and mitigating the effects of climate change.

CSR is a company’s commitment to responsible and ethical business practices that benefit society and the environment.

Upcycling is the process of taking something old or used and transforming it into something more functional and of higher value. Learn more about this sustainable method of reducing waste.

The Conference of the Parties is an annual meeting held by the UNFCCC to discuss the goals to mitigate climate change.

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a set of 17 goals to create a more equitable and sustainable world by 2030.

Fast fashion is a term used to describe the rapid production of cheap, fashionable clothing to meet the demands of a rapidly changing market.

Biodegradability is the process by which various microorganisms break down organic materials. An important concept for reducing our environmental impact.

Learn about NZ Climate-Related Financial Disclosures being enforced as of 1st January 2023 for larger entities.

Greenwashing is the deceptive practice of making a product or company appear more environmentally friendly than it actually is. Read this blog to explore greenwashing definitions and examples.

Biodiversity credits are a type of incentive or trade system used to encourage the conservation and protection of ecosystems.

Renewable energy is the answer to the world's growing energy needs. It offers an inexhaustible supply of clean, green energy that can help reduce climate change and maintain a healthy planet.

Whether you're after financing for planting, equipment, or forestry research, there's an abundance of forest funding options in NZ. Find out what funds and loans are available for tree planting in nz.

Discover why a circular economy is the future of economic growth and how it can help us create a brighter, more sustainable future.

The Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) is a global initiative launched to improve the quality and consistency of climate-related financial disclosures.

ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) provides a way for business to assess their practices and ensure that they are operating in a socially responsible and sustainable way.

Setting science-based targets (SBT) are set to reduce the worst impacts of climate change. SBT is one of the most important commitments companies can make to fight climate change.

Welcome to the A-Z Dictionary of Sustainability! Here you'll find definitions for sustainability-related terms. Here's a one-stop shop to help out!

New Zealand is a small country, but the diversity of its landscape means that you can fit a lot into one short walk.

What’s happening in the carbon market? Recent price trends and what could be coming up over the rest of the year.

To buy to sell, or to buy to offset is a good question for people that are just beginning their journey in the carbon market.

The New Zealand carbon market is a big and relatively new space. This blog will cover the NZ ETS, market functions, carbon credits, and the different participant interactions in the NZ carbon market.

A comprehensive list of all the imagery resources available to help gather evidence about your forest for your ETS application.

Te Uru Rākau - The New Zealand Forest Service can require significant evidence for ETS applications, in this article we simplify the key evidence to collect when planning your forest.

When planning your native forest for the ETS its a requirement that 30% of the forest's canopy cover is made up of tree species that have the potential to reach at least 5 metres tall at maturity.

A simple guide to the requirements of eligible land in the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme.

Learn about carbon sequestration rates under the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) and their Carbon Credit earning potential, per hectare.

The Emissions Trading Scheme is New Zealand's key tool for reducing harmful atmospheric gas levels to meet international climate change response goals.