We’re pleased to share the first contribution from our initiative Measuring What Matters. Measuring What Matters is part of a global effort to advance our collective ability to measure and report on social and environmental impact, alongside financial impact.

Our first contribution provides a comprehensive overview of both sustainability reporting and impact measurement movements and the vision for Measuring What Matters.

While many companies and organisations do measure the impact of their initiatives, the results are often selective. No matter how well intentioned, there’s a wide variation between what organisations choose to measure, and between the systems of measurement themselves. Without a standardised and holistic system of measurement, we have limited ways to understand meaningful progress.

If we have the ability to measure what truly ‘matters,’ it follows that we can then collectively mobilise support to where it’s needed most. Our aim in doing this work is to develop new tools and frameworks to be immediately utilised by partner organisations. When openly shared, these tools will help advance the field of sustainability reporting and impact measurement.

Today there is increasing appetite to create a world where inequality is shrinking, where natural resources are regenerated, and people can benefit from shared prosperity. Measurement is the fulcrum that will support an evolving new model for an economy that serves people and the planet better, both now and in the future. Aotearoa New Zealand makes an ideal testbed to pilot and develop the Measuring What Matters initiative for a number of reasons. Download your copy of the report to find out more.

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In partnership with Raukawa, we’re thrilled to share the launch of the Raukawa Energy Innovation Project.

In a world where many are purchasing energy innovations, such as solar PV systems and electric vehicles to cut costs and carbon, many others can’t even afford grid electricity to adequately warm their homes. This project demonstrates positive solutions to energy hardship using data-driven strategies.

In the largest project to its kind, we sought to install 840 temperature sensors in 420 homes to monitor cold exposure during the winter months. For the first time, we secured real world data demonstrating what is required to lift these homes to World Health Organisation standards. Our goal is to prototype different energy intervention models for residential power use, exploring and identifying which model is the most effective in creating positive outcomes for whānau.

We’re grateful for the support and partnership provided by both from the University of Otago’s He Kāinga Oranga – Housing and Health Research Programme, Monkeytronics and Ara Ake whose support was critical to the success of this project.

Insights to date include:

• Nearly half (45.2%) of the participants have their sleep disrupted due to cold indoor temperatures.

• Three of every five households (58.6%) participating are cold enough at times during winter that parents reported seeing their child’s breath inside.

• 61.5% of participants feel stressed or worried about electricity bills.

• Over half (51.4%) of the tamariki requiring a GP visit for a chest infection, asthma, or breathing problems during the measurement period.

Through temperature measurements taken in living rooms and bedrooms, it was found that 98.8% of households experienced temperatures below the World Health Organisation's recommended minimum for more than one-third of the winter.

This report provides an overview of the project, openly shares our processes and presents the outcomes of the pre-testing phase of the work where baseline data was collected from the participating whānau.

It’s been a privilege to walk alongside Raukawa with this work. This project will advance iwi-led, whānau-centred, and mana-enhancing energy interventions that address energy hardship and health inequities among iwi and community, while also promoting mana motuhake (self-determination) and tino rangatiratanga (sovereignty) for the Raukawa whānau during the sustainable energy transition.

If you’re interested in learning more or supporting the Raukawa Energy Innovation Project, please contact the Raukawa project team at

info@raukawa.org.nz

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This Ocean Roadmap discussion document was a collective effort, guided by diverse contributors. To help distil a pathway forward in what is undeniably a complex landscape, we’ve sought to understand a broad range of perspectives. It is our hope that this Roadmap will support and catalyse further cross-sector conversations.

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Recovery decisions we make now may shape our society for many years to come.

It is our hope that this non-partisan framework will be a practical and useful contribution to those currently making decisions and spending significant resources understanding how to best build back better.

It will be a wonderful outcome if it ultimately contributes into the process of creating a healthier, more resilient and prosperous society for all New Zealanders.

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