Sustainability Advisory Panel

The airline’s independent Sustainability Advisory Panel meets formally twice a year to provide advice to the airline in relation to sustainability developments and initiatives. We’re taking time to refocus the Panel, with new membership expected in the 2027 financial year.

James Shaw is a former New Zealand Minister for Climate Change and Green Party Co-leader, and has also held the roles of Minister for Statistics, Associate Minister for Finance, and Associate Minister for the Environment with responsibility for Biodiversity. 

James was elected to Parliament in 2014.  During his time in office, James guided the country's landmark Zero Carbon Act through Parliament, reformed the Emissions Trading Scheme, and established Green Investment Finance Ltd, a Crown-owned commercial fund designed to accelerate investment in the low-carbon economy.  James also focused on specific measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the transport, energy and agricultural sectors. 

Prior to becoming a Member of Parliament, James had a successful career in management consulting.  He has diverse experience working for large multinational organisations through to local start-ups, social enterprise, and community organisations around the world, and completed a Master's in sustainable development and business leadership at Bath University.  James is also on the Board of  WWF Aotearoa.