The following sustainability case studies are examples of some of the ways we're working to create a better energy future for us all.
Meridian works closely with a range of stakeholders to balance the different economic, social, cultural and environmental implications of water use in New Zealand.
Find out more about water management
33 Customhouse Quay is New Zealand’ s first purpose-built 5 Green Star rated office.
Find out more about our Wellington office
It’s important to us, and to our customers, that we focus on how we can reduce our corporate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Find out more about how we reduce our emissions
Project River Recovery is a collaboration between Meridian and the Department of Conservation (DOC). The project researches, restores and protects the braided riverbeds and wetlands of the Upper Waitaki Basin.
Find out more about Project River Recovery
As a renewable energy generator, we have no carbon liability under the Emissions Trading Scheme. In fact we have generated carbon credits from our operations for others to use, helping to offset the impact of their emissions.
Find out more about carbon credits
Local Ngai Tahu work with Meridian staff on an elver and migratory eel trap and transfer programs in the waters surrounding our Manapouri and Waitaki Scheme hydro dams.
Find out more about our eel trap and transfer programme
We’re trialling production electric cars in Wellington, working with the Wellington City Council, Mitsubishi Motors, New
Zealand Post Group and The Wellington Company.
Find out more about our electric car trial