It is a real privilege to be a member of the New Zealand Hydrogen Council and it was both exciting and very informative to attend the first H2-2-Zero Hydrogen Summit in Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand in May 2022.

The two-day summit was the brainchild of Dr. Linda Wright (CEO of the Hydrogen Council) and because of various COVID-19 delays, it has been more than two years in the pipeline. It was certainly well worth the wait.

Over the two days, we heard from leading industry experts from all over the world as well as plenty of homegrown talent from Aotearoa New Zealand.

Ultimately, like any challenge business leaders face, “success will require a transformational approach.” Businesses need to be bold, but this moment offers a unique window for companies to establish themselves as profitable, viable, and sustainable leaders. The future for business lies in green energy and sustainability - changing market forces make that self-evident.

By 2025, EVs will make up 10% of all new cars sold. And in the US, the government is planning to dramatically accelerate that trend, investing hundreds of millions of dollars at the state and federal level into renewable infrastructure for a zero emissions future.