As pressure mounts from regulators, investors, customers and communities, organisations must build financing and investment practices that incorporate sustainability and build resilience against future risks and shocks. In New Zealand, the Climate-related Disclosures regime has made this shift tangible, requiring many businesses to clearly articulate how climate impacts their operations, funding decisions and long-term strategy.
The response goes far beyond compliance and is increasingly commercial. Organisations are rethinking how they allocate capital, make investment decisions and drive long-term value, recognising that sustainability is not just a risk to manage, but an opportunity to lead.
