Carbon Crunch Report 2024

The second annual Aotearoa Carbon Crunch event was run by Mott MacDonald in partnership with Chapter Zero New Zealand, the Infrastructure Sustainability Council and Local Government New Zealand.

The focus of this year’s Carbon Crunch was to share industry leaders’ knowledge on taking a holistic approach to decarbonising infrastructure, including connecting the supply chain.

Climate change is having a devastating impact on communities around the world. Infrastructure plays a critical role in climate change adaptation and mitigation. From governance decisions to innovation in design and construction, the infrastructure sector has the potential to take meaningful action and make a significant difference.

Carbon Crunch 2024 provided a platform to keep the climate conversation front of mind. In order to decarbonise the infrastructure supply chain, we must work together to transform our infrastructure systems, innovate and build resilience for future generations.

The presenters shared their case studies from across the industry, from the conversations happening in the boardroom, to what is now expected during design and construction. Practical examples of decarbonisation efforts in concrete, steel and construction were shared to inspire the industry to keep moving towards net zero and consider nature-based solutions as a catalyst for transformation.

Chapter Zero Steering Committee member Abby Foote CFInstD said that we’d reached climate crunch time. She highlighted the complexity of the challenge for directors and the need to prioritise these conversations in order to enhance understanding of the science, the technology behind emissions reduction options and regulatory requirements.

“Climate change and the transition to a low-emissions climate-resilient economy is already having significant and disruptive implications for business competitiveness, viability and shareholder value,” she said.

Download a copy of the Aotearoa Carbon Crunch 2024 report below.