As a responsible energy provider, we do our utmost to ensure any negative effect on the environment is avoided, remedied or mitigated. The company has a range of measures in place to manage the environment both through consent conditions and agreements.
Our hydro generation sites at Tongariro, Waikaremoana and Tekapo, and our thermal generation site at Huntly have on going mitigation responsibilities which are managed on a daily basis.
Genesis respects the role of tangata whenua as kaitiaki of the natural resources and taonga within their rohe and the Treaty of Waitangi principles. Genesis seeks to develop and maintain positive, robust relationships with whānau, hapū, marae and iwi in the areas where Genesis’ assets are located. We strive for meaningful partnerships with iwi which go beyond just RMA obligations and mitigation requirements. As well as iwi, we work with a range of other organisations and community groups, especially in the recreation and conservation areas, to share knowledge and manage the effects of our activities.
We also participate in a range of activities as an active member of the communities we live and work in.
Genesis recognises that it is no longer appropriate to simply address the effects of operations based on resource consent requirements. We are striving to create a more holistic approach to our environmental management, whilst still maintaining our commitment to the local community and we have committed to a variety of community initiatives which are intended to further reduce our footprint.
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Genesis' initiatives, including our Whio Forever partnership with Department of Conservation – where we have been working together to protect the endangered whio (blue duck).