The latest report on the state of environmental reporting and policy reveals Simon Upton as both a Cassandra and an eternal optimist.
A tax expert says there could be a sting in the tail for forest owners who don't understand the tax treatment of buying and selling NZ emissions units.
Gaps in data and reporting mean the country has very little idea of whether the environment is improving or getting worse.
The dairy co-op will maintain and report on its sustainable debt tools as it aims to hit net-zero carbon by 2050.