Who We Are
New Zealand Forest Research Institute Limited trading as Scion is a Crown Research Institute (CRI).
Scion is constituted under the Companies Act 1993 and the Crown Research Institutes Act 1992.
Our primary responsibility as a Crown Research Institute is to contribute to the achievement of national outcomes and the translation of research outcomes into benefits for New Zealand.
Scion, like all Crown Research Institutes is 100% owned by government. Shareholder interests are represented by the Crown Company Monitoring and Advisory Unit (CCMAU).
An independent Board of Directors appointed by the Cabinet provides governance and strategic direction for the company.
An annual Statement of Corporate Intent reports on how the company will meet current and future financial and non-financial shareholder expectations.
1. Increase profitability of New Zealand’s forest industries
Our science will ensure that return on investment from the New Zealand forest industries increases in line with sector plans. We will help expand the sector in new, higher-value markets and take advantage of the economic benefits offered by Environmental Services.
2. Optimise the value of marginal land
Our science and decision-support tools will help inform land owners and policy makers about land-use options to extract multiple benefits from marginal land.
3. Accelerate growth of the bioeconomy
Our research is focused on market-led opportunities which provide competitive advantage for lignocellulosic- and biopolymer-based products. Our active engagement with policy makers and key stakeholders will ensure appropriate support for bioeconomy strategies and frameworks.
4. Maximise the quality and impact of Scion’s science
We foster a culture of innovation by investing in high-performing individuals and teams, and providing a research environment that encourages collaboration. We actively engage with our local, national and international community through energising partnerships and active communication of our science.
For further information about our business, read our latest Annual Report.
Scion is constituted under the Companies Act 1993 and the Crown Research Institutes Act 1992.
Our primary responsibility as a Crown Research Institute is to contribute to the achievement of national outcomes and the translation of research outcomes into benefits for New Zealand.
Scion, like all Crown Research Institutes is 100% owned by government. Shareholder interests are represented by the Crown Company Monitoring and Advisory Unit (CCMAU).
An independent Board of Directors appointed by the Cabinet provides governance and strategic direction for the company.
An annual Statement of Corporate Intent reports on how the company will meet current and future financial and non-financial shareholder expectations.
Our strategy
We contribute to the sustainable economic development of New Zealand by focusing on three strategic science goals and one underpinning management goal. Our goals are to:1. Increase profitability of New Zealand’s forest industries
Our science will ensure that return on investment from the New Zealand forest industries increases in line with sector plans. We will help expand the sector in new, higher-value markets and take advantage of the economic benefits offered by Environmental Services.
2. Optimise the value of marginal land
Our science and decision-support tools will help inform land owners and policy makers about land-use options to extract multiple benefits from marginal land.
3. Accelerate growth of the bioeconomy
Our research is focused on market-led opportunities which provide competitive advantage for lignocellulosic- and biopolymer-based products. Our active engagement with policy makers and key stakeholders will ensure appropriate support for bioeconomy strategies and frameworks.
4. Maximise the quality and impact of Scion’s science
We foster a culture of innovation by investing in high-performing individuals and teams, and providing a research environment that encourages collaboration. We actively engage with our local, national and international community through energising partnerships and active communication of our science.
For further information about our business, read our latest Annual Report.