For people, place and progress
Sustainability is about doing better today while planning for tomorrow. It’s reflected in the land we work on, the people we work with and the products we deliver to global markets.
We take a holistic view of sustainability that balances environmental care, social contribution and enduring business performance. Our aim is to protect what matters now and build capability that supports future generations.
Our sustainability framework captures key improvement areas across our social, environmental and commercial responsibilities.
Environmental stewardship
We promote responsible farming and look for ways to reduce our impact on land, water, energy and waste, both on-farm and at our manufacturing site.
Social contribution
We care about the wellbeing and safety of our people, and our connection to local communities, because strong relationships matter.
Commercial resilience
Long-term business performance matters. We operate ethically, maintain high standards of quality and build the capabilities that allow us to serve customers reliably.
According to latest emission verification, scope 3 emissions accounted for 90% of Tatua’s carbon footprint.
Our climate commitment is to reduce emissions on site and on farm in order to contribute to limit global warming
Shaping a sustainable framework for farming
- Promote responsible farming
Supporting good on-farm practice and long-term viability.
- Improve environmental performance
Reducing impact and protecting natural resources.
- Care for our people
Fostering safety, wellbeing and opportunity.
- Support our community
Engaging and contributing to the places where we live and work.
- Deliver for our co-operative
Advancing performance in ways that benefit farmers, partners and customers.
Quality & Certifications
We welcome independent assessment of our performance and processes; it helps ensure we’re meeting credible benchmarks and holding ourselves to a high standard.
EcoVadis
Tatua’s sustainability performance has been independently assessed, reflecting strong performance across environment, labour, procurement and ethics.
Sedex
A regular evaluation of labour, health & safety, environment and business ethics is part of how we demonstrate responsible practice.
Grass-Fed Certification
Our commitment to pasture-based farming is recognised under the New Zealand Dairy Grass-Fed Administrative Standard.
A long-term commitment
Sustainability requires ongoing learning, investment and adjustment. In dairy production, as in any industry, there are complex trade-offs. Our responsibility is to understand those challenges clearly, make informed decisions and continue improving over time.
We focus on doing the right thing where we can, strengthening standards where they matter most and being transparent about progress. That means setting expectations carefully, measuring performance honestly and committing to steady improvement.
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