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 framework and goals.
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Targets & Goals
2025 targets
Our people
A total recordable injury rate (TRIFR) less than 5
Progress: A decrease to 8.8, equating to a 16.2% reduction towards the target
Robust infrastructure to promote inclusion and diversity
Progress: Became a member of Diversity Works and completed a stocktake
Inclusive leadership that reflects the T&G population, supported by mentoring and training emerging leaders and key talent
Progress: Emerging Leaders Programme completed in Hawke’s Bay operations
Non-biased recruiting practices, from advertising to hiring
Progress: 2021 target set to create framework and action plan
Our place
Reduce GHG emissions* by 22% (T&G operations)
Progress: 10.2% reduction from the 2017 baseline. This includes reductions achieved from renewable electricity
Reduce energy consumption* by 11% (T&G operations)
Progress: 10.7% reduction in energy, closing in on our target
Polybags, punnets and PLU (price look up code) solutions introduced, aligned to T&G packaging guidelines
Progress: Guidelines introduced for own-brand packaging
Our produce
Donate and/or supply unharvested produce
Progress: Foundational partner of the New Zealand Food Network and established our Fairgrow charity
Sustainable Development Goals
We’re proud of the contribution we’re making towards achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). We’ve chosen to align with 9 of their 17 goals.
Our people
We’re growing a safe, healthy and passionate team, where everyone’s empowered to be their best and thrive.
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Our place
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Our produce
Our safe and sustainable produce value chain provides nutrition to our customers and consumers, and enhances livelihoods.
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