Tackling Scope 3 emissions is one of the most critical and challenging tasks for any company pursuing credible climate action. These emissions often represent 70–90% of corporate emissions and arise from indirect activities across the value chain, both upstream and downstream. One of the most effective ways to reduce emissions at scale is by helping…
Hall’s Group chooses Lodestone’s certified renewable electricity
22 May 2026
Lodestone Energy, New Zealand’s leading solar-based generator-retailer, has signed a long-term agreement with New Zealand’s leading nationwide specialists in cold chain logistics, Hall’s Group Limited. “Reliable, certified renewable electricity through Lodestone’s virtual solar model is a smart choice for our business and a meaningful step in supporting New Zealand’s low-emissions future,” says Gareth McFarlane, Hall’s…
New IKEA store joins BraveTrace NZECS
22 Jan 2026
The new IKEA store at Sylvia Park in Auckland contributes to IKEA’s ambitions of reaching net-zero GHG emissions across its value chain by 2050, with a major milestone of cutting emissions by 50% by 2030. The store incorporates several major sustainability features: A rooftop solar PV system supplies approximately 50% of the building’s total energy…
Rainbow Park Nurseries cuts emissions and energy bills
22 Jan 2026
Rainbow Park Nurseries in South Auckland uses certified renewable electricity tracked on BraveTrace NZECS to heat its glasshouses, replacing gas and cutting emissions. The system, powered by industrial heat pumps and hot water tanks, is expected to reduce the nursery’s carbon footprint by 1,190 tonnes annually. Located in South Auckland near the Bombay Hills, Rainbow…
RE100 – BraveTrace NZ-EC tracking set to become mandatory for all renewable electricity purchased from the grid
11 Sep 2025
From 2027, RE100 requires that all renewable electricity purchased from the grid in markets where Energy Attribute Certificates are in common use must be tracked with energy certificates. In New Zealand, this means using the BraveTrace NZECS. RE100 confirms that renewable claims backed by NZ-ECs (New Zealand Energy Certificates) provide the highest level of credibility.…
NZCE Masterton solar & energy storage project charges ahead
5 Sep 2025
A bold step toward New Zealand’s clean energy future is taking shape in the heart of Wairarapa. New Zealand Clean Energy, has officially launched the Masterton Solar & Energy Storage Project – a cutting-edge initiative set to power tens of thousands of homes while setting new standards for transparency and sustainability. “This flagship project isn’t…
Spark’s renewable energy partnership with Genesis Lauriston solar farm is tracking well, on the NZECS!
5 Sep 2025
Genesis and Spark announce 10-year renewable energy partnership Under a 10-year renewable energy partnership signed in May 2024 and effective from 1 January 2025, Genesis will supply electricity to Spark purchased from the national grid, at volumes equivalent to the electricity generated by Lauriston solar farm. The energy is provided alongside BraveTrace Energy Certificates (NZ-ECs),…
Production Year 2025 Annual Report: New trends in energy certification and more carbon intensive RSM
9 Jul 2025
The number of energy users that purchase New Zealand Energy Certificates (NZ-ECs) continues to grow strongly. There are changing trends in energy user requirements including an increased focus on purchasing NZ-ECs from devices that meet RE100 requirements. With the increased demand for NZ-ECs the Residual Supply Mix (RSM) is now 5.47% more carbon-intensive than the…
Get to know Energy Marlborough, one of our recent additions to the BraveTrace Network
9 Jul 2025
Marlborough Lines is owned by the Marlborough Electric Power Trust, who hold the shares on behalf of the electricity consumers of Marlborough. In 2021 Marlborough Lines established Energy Marlborough to strategically develop renewable generation and drive sustainable energy solutions, which now extends to the use of New Zealand Energy Certificates (NZ-ECs) from BraveTrace. A key…