Climate-related financial disclosures to be made mandatory

The new disclosure regime will not only help businesses and investors understand how risks will impact balance sheets over the longer-term, but also incentivise greater investment in low-emissions activities needed to meet New Zealand’s climate change targets.

The regime would be introduced through an amendment to the Financial Markets Conduct Act (2013). If approved by Parliament, financial entities could be required to make disclosures in 2023 at the earliest.

Find out more about the requirement

Read the Minister's media release on the Beehive website