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Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences (GNS Science)

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Overview

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The Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences (trading as GNS Science) is a Crown Research Institute and is Aotearoa New Zealand’s trusted authority on the Earth’s geology, energy, and natural hazards and risks – building critical knowledge that keeps people safe and helps communities and economies thrive on our changing and challenging planet.


Scientific insights and new technologies pioneered by GNS Science are helping New Zealand adapt to the challenges of a changing climate. New Zealand is rich in resources such as fresh water, geothermal heat and wind that can fuel a renewable energy economy and society. The work being done by GNS Science is helping to harness, store and use these assets in a way which will power our nation sustainably and economically into an emission-free future.


At GNS Science, we learn from the past, understand the present and forecast the future, uncovering the Earth’s secrets and generating and sharing the critical knowledge everybody needs to create a safe, sustainable and resilient future.

Contact

1 Fairway Drive, Avalon, Lower Hutt 5011, New Zealand

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Certification overview

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    Toitū Carbon Reduce Organisation

    Toitū Carbon Reduce Organisation certification means committing to ongoing reductions while achieving annual greenhouse gas emissions measurement to ISO 14064-1 2018 standard and Toitū requirements.

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    Certification Date Issued

    03 May 2024

    Valid Until

    14 March 2026

    Certificate Number

    2023071J

    Certificate Status

    Active

    Level of Assurance

    Reasonable and Limited

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