What impact will the emission budget have on your company’s performance? How will it affect your supply chain, operational costs, and market opportunities? Are your ESG measures aligned with the broader economic and regulatory changes shaping New Zealand’s transition to a low-emission economy?
Our latest report investigated the economic, environmental and social impacts of the Government’s emission budget (available here). The developed database of various sectors’ significant policies and investments provides a comprehensive and robust framework for various decision-making tools, particularly useful for ESG planning, and analysing the complex interactions within New Zealand’s economy, including inter-firm trade, consumer spending, investment decisions, and labour market dynamics.

The outputs of this established CGE model are readily available for integration into Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) planning. For instance, understanding the economic repercussions of emission reduction policies can guide a company in aligning its environmental strategies with national objectives, ensuring compliance and identifying opportunities for sustainable practices. These outputs enable businesses to:

CGE models can shed light on the social implications of economic policies, such as employment shifts across sectors or changes in income distribution. This information is crucial for companies aiming to enhance their social responsibility initiatives, as it allows them to anticipate and mitigate potential adverse effects on communities and employees.