Matthew Cowie

Partner | Climate Change and Sustainability Services, EY New Zealand

Matthew is a Partner in EY’s Climate Change and Sustainability Services team, with over 18 years’ experience spanning climate policy, carbon markets, and energy systems. He advises boards and executive teams on climate risk, sustainability reporting, and decarbonisation strategies, drawing on expertise gained from roles in government, consultancy and energy utilities. In recent years, Matthew has worked on the intersection of technology and energy, supporting New Zealand’s emerging data centre sector. He has helped convene industry forums, advised on sustainable compute strategies, and contributed to proposals for coordinated planning between hyperscalers, energy providers, and government. His focus is on enabling growth while embedding environmental safeguards and resilience into infrastructure development. 

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