Special place and special responsibilities
New Zealand is a unique land of great beauty and valuable natural resources including the lakes and rivers that generate our electricity.
Using the latest technology, Meridian Energy is now generating electricity more efficiently than ever.
Our commitment
We are committed to ensuring that New Zealand's natural and physical resources are used as effectively and responsibly as possible to the benefit of the environment and all New Zealanders, now and in the future.
Our community
Sharing opinions and knowledge is important to ensure that we remain sensitive to environmental responsibilities as well as to spiritual and cultural values. So we work in partnership with the natural environment and our local communities.
Input from interested parties, such as local iwi, regulatory authorities, and community interest groups, is welcomed. They assist in identifying issues of concern which are solved through negotiation and compromise.
Our assets
All of Meridian Energy's current electricity generation is via renewable resources - water and wind. Meridian Energy has also sold emission reduction units from our renewable energy projects.
All of our operations work within a comprehensive environmental management system (EMS) to provide a robust framework for environmental management initiatives. Our EMS will meet the requirements of the internationally recognised environmental management systems standard, ISO 14001.
Future developments
Future developments remain focused on renewable resources as they naturally complement each other and are in keeping with New Zealand's commitment to the Kyoto Protocol. However we acknowledge that for security of supply other fuels need to be in the mix.
Our business unit Energy for Industry looks at the most efficient energy supply for industry when environmental, economic and social elements are assessed. These solutions may include the use of coal and gas as well as wood pulp or biogas.
All generation activities are done with the underlying philosophy of fully assessing the impact on the environment.
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