Latest Updates
Latest climate-related disclosures news, presentations, and publications.
Evaluating the effectiveness of Aotearoa New Zealand Climate-related Disclosures
30 November 2023
The University of Otago’s Climate and Energy Finance Group (CEFGroup) are asking for participants to complete their survey on the ‘Effectiveness evaluation of the Aotearoa New Zealand Climate Related Disclosure Standards.’ This project has been funded by the External Reporting Board and aims to collect valuable insights from Climate Reporting Entities.
The survey is intended to allow your organization the chance to share experiences with climate-related reporting as a reporter, user or broader stakeholder and to help shape the future of this regime and the global understanding of climate-related disclosures.
Key topics covered include:
- Greenhouse gas emissions disclosures
- Climate related risks
- Sector-scenario analysis
You can participate in the impact evaluation survey's below.
For Reporting Entities (Mandatory and voluntary) and Primary users:
Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management
For broader stakeholders: Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management
Previous Updates
International alignment of climate reporting – XRB position statement
27 November 2023
The External Reporting Board (XRB) was enabled by the Financial Sector (Climate Related Matters and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (the Act) to issue a climate-related disclosure framework.
Landmark moment in New Zealand’s transition to a low-emissions future
15 December 2022
Today, Michele Embling, Chair of the External Reporting Board (XRB), has announced that the Climate-related Disclosures standards have now been published.
Shedding sunlight on climate risks and opportunities
28 July 2022
Today the External Reporting Board (XRB) has released their final consultation on the Climate related Disclosure standards which around 200 of New Zealand’s largest entities will need to report against from next year.
New Zealand a step closer towards Climate reporting
16 March 2022
Today, the External Reporting Board has released the second part of the Climate-related Disclosure standards for public consultation.
First ever Climate change-related disclosure consultation begins
20 October 2021
The External Reporting Board (XRB) today began consultation with business on the first part of the Government’s proposed climate-related disclosure standards.
Emerging Questions
30 August 2021
As we finalise the first consultation paper on Governance and Risk Management (to be released on 20 October), work is also underway on the more complex Strategy and Targets & Metrics sections of the disclosure standards.
Second update on Parliamentary process
26 August 2021
Select Committee has reported back on its recommendations for the Financial Sector (Climate-related Disclosures and Other Matters) Amendment Bill.
Update on Parliamentary process
8 July 2021
The Financial Sector (Climate-related Disclosures and Other Matters) Amendment Bill is making its way through Parliament and is currently at Select Committee stage.
XRB appoints Climate Policy expert to lead disclosure work
17 June 2021
Today Chief Executive of the External Reporting Board, April Mackenzie, has announced the appointment of Dr Amelia Sharman as Director of Climate Reporting.