Implement targeted investments and initiatives to reduce Council greenhouse gas (GHG) scope 1 (direct) and scope 2 (indirect purchased electricity) emissions by transitioning to cleaner energy sources and aligning future investment priorities with long-term emissions reduction goals.
2.1 Emission Reduction Investments
Action
Key Initaitives
- Clean heat projects: Transition water heating systems at Alpine Aqualand, Wānaka Recreation Centre, and Arrowtown Pool from liquefied petroleum gas to cleaner energy sources, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and decreasing operational costs.
- Energy review: Conduct a review of energy consumption across Council assets to identify opportunities for improving energy efficiency and reducing associated emissions. Use this information to identify opportunities for efficiency upgrades and investments in solar and battery projects (see Action 4.3).
- Organisational travel: Continue to invest in the electrification of the Council vehicle fleet, and reduce emissions from staff commuting through the Organisational Travel Plan.
- Building efficiency: Continue to invest in energy efficiency improvements for Council buildings and community facilities.
2.1
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
External procurement.
Kāi Tahu Value Alignment
Haere whakamua - Future focused
Kaitiakitaka - Stewardship
Tikaka - Appropriate action
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2.2Embedding climate and biodiversity into Council decision-makingEmbed climate and biodiversity considerations into governance, decisionmaking, and organisational development.
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2.3Protecting indigenous biodiversity through planning policyDevelop a programme of work to give effect to the National Policy Statement for Indigenous Biodiversity (NPS-IB).
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2.4Sustainable procurementIntegrate best-practice sustainability standards into Council procurement processes. Ensure purchasing decisions are aligned with emissions reduction, sustainability, waste minimisation, and social development objectives of Council.
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2.5Organisational greenhouse gas emissions reportingUndertake organisational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reporting and achieve annual carbon reduction certification through independent third-party auditing, in accordance with ISO 14064-1:2018.
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2.6District greenhouse gas emissions reportingUndertake district-level GHG reporting to track emissions trends, measure progress toward reduction targets, and inform coordinated climate action planning across the district.
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2.7Climate scenario analysisUndertake a climate scenario analysis in line with recognised frameworks e.g. Aotearoa New Zealand Climate Standards (NZCS) to help Council evaluate a range of plausible climate futures, assess district-wide resilience, and plan for emerging risks and opportunities.
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2.8Climate risk assessmentDevelop a robust climate risk assessment and reporting framework that is aligned with national and international best practices. As climate change impacts intensify across Aotearoa, Council must understand and proactively manage climate-related risks to the district while identifying opportunities for adaptation and resilience.
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2.9Climate insurance strategyConduct a comprehensive review of Council’s insurance strategy to ensure adequate coverage for severe weather events and climate-related risks. A proactive, strategic approach to insurance will enhance Council’s ability to manage climate-related financial risks and build long-term resilience.