Our mission
Transformational investing in our community
Our vision
Enabling pride, prosperity and people
Community Outcomes
Community
Pride
Everything we do is for the benefit of our people. We seek out opportunities to build a stronger and better connected community, and take our responsibility for the region’s wellbeing seriously.
Energy Education & Engagement
We facilitate new ideas, enable new opportunities and understanding, and create growth. We strive to drive people and businesses forward, and bring positive change to the Eastern Bay.
Prosperous Communities
We want to see the Eastern Bay grow, its people thrive, and our environment flourish. We see each investment we make as an investment in the region’s future success.
What we do
Impact Investment
Every year, 40% of the Trust’s net income is invested in opportunities that will bring transformational change to the region.
Community Funding
60% of the Trust’s net income each year goes towards local community funding and grants for energy-related projects.
The Trust Horizon story
Trust Horizon first began back in 1994. Originally named the Bay of Plenty Electricity Consumer Trust, it was formed with the goal of keeping a portion of the local electricity company under community ownership.
In 2000, the Trust was renamed the Eastern Bay Energy Trust (EBET), and over the next 20 years grew into a large fund with a diverse and robust portfolio of assets. In 2015, the Trust obtained 100% ownership of Horizon Energy Group, which includes the lines company that distributes electricity to homes and businesses throughout the Eastern Bay.
In early 2020, it was time for the Trust to continue its evolution. A new strategic direction was announced, focusing on impact investment that creates long-term change. To capture that forward-thinking spirit, EBET was rebranded to Trust Horizon.
Today, Trust Horizon is committed to investing in projects that bring transformational change to the Eastern Bay of Plenty. Driving the region forward, and bringing prosperity and pride to its people.
Community
We believe in building a stronger and better community, and looking out for each other’s wellbeing.
Innovation
We strive to drive the Eastern Bay forward, and champion new ideas, opportunities, and social innovation.
Prosperity
We’re invested in the region’s future success, and want to see our people and environment thrive.
Meet our team
Our board of Trustees is six members strong. A skilled and passionate group of representatives from across the Eastern Bay, our Trustees work with the Trust Horizon team to bring change to the region.