ACCELERATING YOUR PATH TO A NET ZERO FUTURE
The road to net zero
As one of the few countries in the world where a net zero future is enshrined in law, New Zealand is setting ambitious goals on sustainability. Aotearoa’s organisations are committed to change and are working hard to achieve their own sustainability goals. But there are many challenges to overcome if the nation is to halve emissions by 2030 and become carbon neutral by 2050.
Emissions are up 60%
New Zealand’s net emissions have grown by 60% since 1990 – one of the fastest growth rates in the world.
32% will miss net zero
Most organisations have committed to net zero by 2050, but almost a third are expected to miss their targets.
62% are short on sustainability skills
Most organisations lack the in-house expertise they need to put their sustainability strategies into practice.
61% are failing to invest in sustainable tech
72% of business leaders say innovation is key to sustainability – but less than half are investing in the necessary technology.
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Meet the New Zealand organisations spearheading sustainability
Businesses and government organisations are investing in an innovation-powered net zero future, using Microsoft technologies to drive change across industries and communities.
Conscious cloud: our Aotearoa datacenter pledge Microsoft’s datacenter region powered by 100% carbon free energy from day one
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Fight on the beaches
Sustainable Coastlines is leading the charge to clean up ocean waste – and the answer is people and technology.
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Painting our towns green
Forget 2050 – the true deadline for decarbonising our buildings is much sooner. Read Jasmax’s story on why.
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The green gap is real
Microsoft’s Russell Craig tells how we can turn our good intentions on climate change into effective action.
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Definite measures
Total Utilities is an organisation helping others map (and manage) their emissions with smart technology.
Microsoft Cloud for Sustainability
Our journey
At Microsoft, we are working to remove the equivalent of all our historic carbon emissions by 2050. It’s an audacious goal and we don’t have all the answers, but we hope that by sharing our story – the why and how of what we do – we can support other organisations to achieve their own sustainability goals.
Solutions to support your journey
No matter where your organisation is at on the road to net zero, Microsoft’s solutions can help you move forward.
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Innovate for net zero
Find out how Microsoft technology can accelerate your organisation’s sustainability journey.
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Practise responsible procurement
Verify the sustainability of your technology supply chain with Microsoft Devices Sustainability Report.
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Realise your sustainability goals
Discover videos, whitepapers, reports and other resources to support your sustainability journey.
