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Climate Resilience Programme
The Climate Resilience Programme (CRP) provides Waikato SMEs, and for-purpose and not-for-profit organisations with a simple way of tracking and reducing emissions.
Participants get access to the CRP portal, where emissions data is tracked in a carbon calculator. That data is used to generate an emissions-reduction action plan tailored to your organisation.
Dedicated Go Eco climate advisors are a core part of this kaupapa. They work directly with your organisation to identify emissions reduction opportunities and support the development of realistic, achievable climate plans. This includes guidance on energy, waste, transport, food systems, and operational changes that reduce emissions while building long-term resilience.
The portal is a free resource funded by Trust Waikato. Numbers are capped at 40, so please apply to secure your place.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the CRP for?
It’s for Waikato-based NFPs, SMEs, for-purpose organisations, Maori businesses, trusts, and charities with under 25 full-time staff. If your organisation has 25 or more full-time staff, contact us to discuss the right support pathway. Participants can access free onsite and online workshops, and site audits to identify efficiencies and cost saving opportunities.
Do we need sustainability expertise to use it?
No. The portal is built for everyday teams. Guides, templates, and advisor support are available whenever you get stuck.
How long does it take to get started?
Most teams can register and work through the first learning steps in under an hour. Your emissions data and progress record build up over time as your data grows.
Is our data kept private?
Yes. Your organisation's emissions and assessment data is private to your team. Anonymised insights may be used to improve the programme. Anonymised data totals may be shared with our funder.
Is our data shared with third parties?
No. Your organisation's data is not sold or shared with third parties. Only anonymised insights may be used to improve the programme.
Can we get one-on-one help?
Yes. You can raise an advisor enquiry from inside the portal whenever your team hits a roadblock or needs a second set of eyes.
Rachael Goddard
Climate, Sustainability & Strategy Specialist
Rachael has worked in the sustainability and environmental sector for almost three decades, in academia, local government and community NFP sectors. She trained as an environmental scientist and is also a strategist, writer, educator and renovator.
For the last 6 years she has worked on climate change science, climate education and action. She created the Climate Response Programme in 2021. Rachael is passionate about Papatūānuku, action, behaviour change, meaningful impact and giving a damn!
Simon Gascoigne
Energy and CRP Adviser
Simon is a Climate Resilience advisor and has been involved in the CRP programme since its pilot in 2022.
He also works at Go Eco in the energy space as an Energy Navigator advising on home energy efficiency. He is also a home energy audit expert and loves research and data crunching.
Simon has a degree in Resources and Environmental Planning and followed that up with years of personal research in energy, climate, ecosystems and systems dynamics.
Meet our climate experts