- Funding system not aligned with purpose.
- Barriers to success due to funding limitations.
- Challenges in recruiting staff due to immigration settings.
- Need for scale-up infrastructure to de-risk and scale production of innovations.
New Zealand Forest Research Institute Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022-2023 reporting, New Zealand Forest Research Institute Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of To be reported separately after independent verification. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
To be reported separately after independent verification
2022-2023
Waste
37.86 tonnes/year
2022-2023
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | To be reported separately after independent verification |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Completed a detailed assessment of boiler needs to phase out natural gas by 2030.
- Started installation of new chillers to increase efficiency and use lower GWP refrigerant.
- Reduced waste sent to landfill by 4.8 tonnes compared to 2021-22.
- Diverted 2.2 tonnes of organic waste and 5.8 tonnes of scrap metal from landfill.
- Installed electrical sub-meters to improve electrical efficiency.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Phasing out natural gas at Rotorua site by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- 10-fold increase in GDP from forests and manufacturing
- Zero carbon emissions
- All erodible land planted in permanent forests
- Zero water quality issues from land use
- Sustainable communities and economies in all regions
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate changeCircular bioeconomyMāori partnershipRegional economic development