Sustainability
Our Certifications
Our certifications reflect our commitment to holding ourselves to the highest accredited standards in all areas of sustainability. These certifications provide a framework for measuring and validating our performance, ensuring that we meet rigorous environmental, social, and commercial benchmarks. By adhering to these trusted standards, we demonstrate our dedication to continuous improvement and accountability in achieving our sustainability goals.
Tatua has a "Supplier (B Member)" rating on the Sedex online ethical data exchange platform.
SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit) regular assessments are completed on: Standards of Labour / Health & Safety / Environment / Business Ethics
Our sustainability performance was independently audited and certified by EcoVadis, with a 78th percentile sustainability rating on the EcoVadis global platform. The EcoVadis rating covers a broad range of 21 sustainability criteria in four themes: environment, labour and human rights; sustainable procurement; and ethics. Our 2024 overall score is our highest so far.
Tatua has been assessed as having met the criteria to be recognised by the Ministry of Primary Industries under the New Zealand Dairy Grass-Fed Administrative Standard. This means This standard ensures our herds' diet consists of at least 90% grass and that our cows are on pasture year-round (for a minimum of 340 days a year).
