Growing a sustainable future

At T&G, kaitiakitanga captures what sustainability means to us. It’s based on the Māori world-view of guardianship and protection. This is central to who we are and what we do – treating the land, people, produce, resources and community with the greatest of respect and care, as guardians of their future.

Our approach to Kaitiakitanga

As kaitiaki (guardians), we’re united in wanting to make a genuine, lasting and positive impact on the world.

To grow a healthier and more sustainable future, our Kaitiakitanga sustainability framework has three key pillars, each with clearly defined focus areas and goals.

Our integrated Annual Report and Climate-related Disclosure show the progress we’re making to deliver our Kaitiakitanga sustainability framework and goals.

T&G’s Kaitiakitanga sustainability framework

Our people

Protect and grow

  • Our leaders visibly show their commitment to health and safety through their actions and are continually looking for opportunities to improve
  • Workers and their representatives are involved in decisions impacting on their health and safety
  • We have effective processes to protect our workers from short-term and long-term harm

Inclusion and diversity

  • Accept, respect and celebrate our similarities and differences

Our planet

Climate action

  • Thrive in a changing climate while reducing emissions across our value chain

Low impact operations

  • Protect and enhance our natural resources
  • Reduce waste

Our produce

Responsible partnerships

  • Ethical and mutually beneficial partnerships through our global value chain

Healthy communities

  • Help reduce food insecurity

Our people

We’re growing a safe, healthy and passionate team, where everyone’s empowered to be their best and thrive.

Our planet

As kaitiaki, we’re building a healthier planet by protecting and nurturing our natural environment and using our resources responsibly.

Our produce

Our safe and sustainable produce value chain provides nutrition to our customers and consumers, and enhances livelihoods.