Getting to Carbon Positive: Episode 1 - Introduction

Welcome to our "Getting to carbon positive" podcasts series, where our leaders converge to discuss how our post-COVID-19 recovery and rebuild opportunities could support decarbonising New Zealand and contribute to a future of sustainable prosperity.

Recently, Beca published a report titled 'Decarbonising a prosperous New Zealand' which looked at eight key transitions that would best enable the country to rapidly shift to a low carbon economy. Over the course of the coming weeks, our podcast series will build on this report, addressing some of the social, cultural, environmental and economic challenges and opportunities, as well as contribute to the ongoing discussions about how we can get the best outcomes.

In this episode, host Kate Meyer, Business Director of Sustainability, talks with Amelia Linzey, Beca’s Chief Planner and Chair of our Sustainability Steering Group, and Genevieve Smith, Beca’s Sustainability Manager and leader of our sustainability advisory services about why we need to act now and how we can join up our thinking.

The full series can be viewed here:

• Episode 1 - Introduction
• Episode 2 - Maori worldview
• Episode 3 - Transport
• Episode 4 - Industrial product manufacturing
• Episode 5 - Electricity
• Episode 6 - Built Environment