On behalf of our members, ITS New Zealand has lodged a submission on the second Emission Reduction Plan (ERP2).
As described by the Ministry of the Environment “ERP2 outlines the actions and policies to reduce emissions produced by the energy, transport, agriculture, and waste sectors.”
More information on the second Emissions Reduction Plan can be found here:
https://consult.environment.govt.nz/climate/second-emissions-reduction-plan/
Below is the introduction from our submission
“ITSNZ is broadly supportive of the least-cost, net-based market led approach to maximise emissions reduction for our country.
In particular, we have reviewed the plan specific to the transport sector and commend the work done to
produce the proposed approach for transport emissions reduction. While ITSNZ agrees with the general
direction of the approach and its supporting actions, there are number of things we would like to submit
that we think will add value to the plan.
Our initial feedback relates to the opening section ‘Transport sector at a glance’. The plan notes “Clean
energy is abundant and affordable” and “Credible markets support the climate transition” as relevant
strategic pillars for the transport sector, and we agree. It is worthwhile noting however that pillar 1
“Infrastructure is resilient and communities are well prepared” is also relevant. We appreciate the inclusion
of related climate adaptation considerations and polices for transport within section 11.
The following pages outline our feedback per consultation question. This focuses on the application of
technology to strengthen the ability to deliver the desired outcomes of the proposed approach for transport.“