Governing the energy transition: insights from Australia and New Zealand

Panel Discussion

Speaker(s): Matt Kean, Becky Lloyd, Alec Tang
Date: 7:00am — 9:00am, 19 June 2026
Venue: KPMG Auckland
Location: 18 Viaduct Harbour Avenue, Auckland 1010
Price members: $75.00 incl GST
Price non-members: $105.00 incl GST

This event covers Chapter Zero New Zealand content, supporting directors to strengthen their capability in climate governance.

Chapter Zero NZ supporters receive the IoD member price for this event with the code TBC. Not a Chapter Zero supporter, become a supporter here.

Overview

Join us for a Chapter Zero NZ breakfast with Matt Kean, Chair of the Climate Change Authority in Australia, alongside director Becky Lloyd and Chapter Zero Steering Committee member Alec Tang, for a discussion on practical approaches to climate action and the transition underway across energy systems and the economy.

In this session, they will explore insights from both sides of the Tasman, including how policy settings influence investment, how organisations are responding to increasing expectations, and what this means for boards making decisions on strategy, risk and capital allocation.

This is an opportunity for New Zealand directors to deepen their understanding of the transition, hear diverse perspectives, and consider how boards can support effective, long-term action.

Spaces are limited. If this event is fully booked, please contact auckland.branch@iod.org.nz to be placed on the waiting list.

Hon Matt Kean

Chair, Climate Change Authority in Australia

Matt brings a unique blend of experience across Treasury, Energy and Better Regulation, alongside a 13-year political career in New South Wales. As State Treasurer and Energy Minister, he led the development of the Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap, a 20-year plan designed to accelerate renewable energy investment while reducing emissions and power costs.

Becky Lloyd

MInstD

Becky is a professional director and advisor specialising in climate strategy and sustainability, with experience across infrastructure, telecommunications, manufacturing and finance, including as former Chief Executive of Toitū Envirocare. She is currently a director of Connexa and Port Otago and Chair of the Sustainability Reporting Board at the External Reporting Board, bringing a strong governance and reporting lens to board decision-making.

Alec Tang

MInstD

Alec is a Chartered Environmentalist and Fellow of the Institute of Environmental and Sustainability Professionals, with a career dedicated to tackling sustainability challenges across academia, business, and the public sector. He is a Partner with KPMG New Zealand, leading its Sustainability, Climate and ESG practice, lectures on sustainable business at AUT, and sits on the External Reporting Board’s Sustainability Reporting Committee, as well as the Queenstown Lakes District Council’s Climate Reference Group and the Chapter Zero New Zealand Steering Committee.

Alec is skilled in identifying sustainability risks and delivering strategic and operational solutions. He has led multi-disciplinary teams, driven by shared values and purpose, and has worked on everything from regional climate and wellbeing strategies to targeted interventions with measurable impact. His diverse experience enables him to bridge strategic insight with practical understanding of complex organisations, supported by strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills essential for driving enduring sustainability change.

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