Embed best practice carbon management standards, such as PAS 2080:2023, into all stages of infrastructure planning and delivery to track, reduce, and manage whole-of-life carbon in major capital works projects.
5.2 Best practice carbon management
Action
Key Initiatives
Whole-of-life carbon reduction: Implement robust processes to assess and minimise carbon emissions at every stage of a project from material sourcing and construction to operation and end-of-life, enabling informed decision-making that lowers both embodied carbon and long-term operational costs.
Industry collaboration and leadership: Strengthen partnerships across the value chain including designers, constructors, and suppliers, to drive innovation, share best practice and accelerate the implementation of low-carbon infrastructure solutions.
Low-carbon and circular construction: Regularly update the Approved Materials Register to prioritise low-carbon construction materials and encourage circular economy practices, such as using recycled or repurposed materials in infrastructure projects.
5.2
Project Details
Investment
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Investment Value (Estimate)
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<$20k
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$20K - $100K
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$100K - $500K
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>$500K
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To be confirmed/still under review
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Key Partners
Industry partners, external consultants.
Kāi Tahu Value Alignment
Rakatirataka - Leadership
Haere whakamua - Future focused
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5.1Sustainable project managementEmbed sustainable project management practices aligned with international best practice throughout the lifecycle of capital projects to reduce environmental impacts and enhance long-term sustainability.
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5.3Designing for climate resilienceEmbed climate resilience into infrastructure strategic planning and engineering codes of practice to future proof for a changing climate.
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5.4Promoting a better building standardPartner with the Better Building Working Group to implement a comprehensive education and outreach programme that empowers the community and building industry to adopt climate smart, resilient, and healthy construction practices.
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5.5Sustainable Council buildingsImplement eco-design principles, low-impact construction methods, and renewable energy integration in Council-led building projects to minimise environmental impact, enhance resilience, improve long-term efficiency, and reduce operation costs.
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5.6Promoting responsible water usageImplement the Water Demand Management Plan to encourage responsible and efficient water use, helping safeguard our pristine sources for future generations.
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5.7Strengthening stormwater resilienceDevelop and implement integrated stormwater catchment management plans across the district to ensure a science-based, nature-positive approach to stormwater management.
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5.8Supporting community-led water initiativesCollaborate with Kāi Tahu, WAI Wānaka, Mana Tāhuna, Friends of Lake Hayes, ORC and others to accelerate catchment -scale planning and community-led initiatives that enhance freshwater health, biodiversity, and climate resilience.