Our work is based on the Sustainable Finance Forum’s 2030 Roadmap for an equitable, inclusive, sustainable financial system
The Centre was established to accelerate progress towards an equitable, inclusive, sustainable financial system. Our work is anchored in the Sustainable Finance Forum’s 2030 Roadmap for Action, which calls for changing mindsets, transforming finance and financing transformation.
Implementing these recommendations strategically positions Aotearoa New Zealand both domestically and internationally, where international markets are rapidly embracing similar recommendations. This Roadmap for Action will enable Aotearoa New Zealand to maintain our global reputation and market presence.
The roadmap was developed over a two year timeframe in consultation with 200+ market participants. The Sustainable Finance Forum was convened by The Aotearoa Circle. Secretariat was provided by Pip Best, Climate Change & Sustainability Partner, EY
What we do
Connect finance experts and practitioners to remove barriers to sustainable finance.
Collaborate with government to develop sustainable finance policy and standards.
Catalyse cross-sector projects.
Track progress toward the Sustainable Finance Forum’s 2030 Roadmap For Action.
Our inaugural 2022 Sustainable Finance report tracks progress toward the Roadmap.
This report was developed through desktop research and extensive conversations with stakeholders over the year, with organisations including:
The Treasury
Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ)
Commerce Commission
External Reporting Board (XRB)
Financial Markets Authority (FMA)
Ministry for the Environment (MfE)
New Zealand Green Investment Finance (NZGIF)
The Institute of Finance Professionals New Zealand Inc (INFINZ)
Insurance Council New Zealand (ICNZ)
New Zealand Bankers' Association (NZBA)
New Zealand's Exchange (NZX)
Sustainable Business Council (SBC)
Sustainable Business Network (SBN)