Sustainability is more important than ever as we strive to protect our planet and ensure a better future for generations to come. Below you will find a collection of weblinks to some of MinterEllisonRuddWatts’ recent thought leadership discussing sustainability in all its forms.
Nature-positive infrastructure
Recent changes in global discourse have highlighted the biodiversity crisis and the urgent need to reverse the loss of nature.
We partnered with Arup, a global collective of designers, consultants and experts committed to creating a sustainable future, to create a comprehensive series of articles on the concept of nature-positive infrastructure. The articles draw on Arup’s extensive experience in sustainable development and largescale infrastructure solutions and MinterEllisonRuddWatts’ expertise in navigating complex regulation and contracts to deliver world-class infrastructure projects.
Read the article here.
Zero In
Achieving Aotearoa New Zealand’s ambitious net-zero targets will require a collective effort and collaboration is key.
MinterEllisonRuddWatts is sitting down with Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading organisations to zero in on the opportunities and challenges they are encountering and overcoming on their (and country’s) decarbonisation and sustainability journey.
Read the article here.
Ensuring compliance with ESG regulations and contractual requirements
In the last decade, there has been a proliferation of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) laws in the European Union, the United Kingdom and the United States, which are presenting significant opportunities and challenges for New Zealand suppliers. At the same time, large retailers and corporate buyers in these countries are increasingly imposing strict ESG requirements through their supply agreements, which sometimes go materially beyond the regulatory requirements that apply in their markets.
MinterEllisonRuddWatts explores article explores these trends, considers their implications for Aotearoa New Zealand suppliers, and presents strategies to help suppliers ensure that the ESG obligations they sign-up to are fair, reasonable and capable of being met.
Read the article here.
