PwC has developed New Zealand’s leading climate change team. Climate Change services are provided to many of the country’s largest public and private sector organisations. The firm can:
- Facilitate the development of climate change policy
- Investigate impacts on energy, transport and resource efficiency
- Assist policy development
- Integrate climate change opportunities into corporate strategy and plans
Quantification and verification of emissions profiles can be completed in preparation for the introduction of carbon pricing mechanisms. Plans can be developed for the increase in costs that will result from these mechanisms. Opportunities for entities to manage or offset their emissions can also be identified including projects such as wind farms and landfill gas projects.
PwC also has considerable experience and knowledge in the area of triple bottom line and non-financial accounting. Services include reporting processes, analysis, advice and verification.
Our track record of delivering value:
- Triple bottom line accounting assurance and advice, power generators
- Advice to government agencies on climate change policy formation
- Preparation and development of carbon footprint including estimation, verification and reporting, Meridian Energy
- Advice to NZ Stock Exchange on emissions trading
- Development and negotiation process for wind farm including royalty advice, Palmerston North City Council
- Advice to Dunedin City Council on the Proposed Mahinerangi wind farm
- Monitoring the “Cities for Climate Protection” since its establishment
Combining these skills with the firms traditional financial reporting expertise ensures appropriate and value added integration.
