Growing a sustainable future
At T&G, kaitiakitanga captures what sustainability means to us: the Māori world-view of guardianship, treating our land, people, produce, resources and community with respect and care.
People, planet, produce
Kaitiakitanga
Our approach to kaitiakitanga
As kaitiaki, guardians, we’re united in wanting to make a genuine, lasting and positive impact on the world. Our Kaitiakitanga sustainability framework has three key pillars, each with clearly defined focus areas and goals.
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Three pillars, one purpose
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 our natural environment and using resources responsibly.
Our produce
Our safe and sustainable produce value chain provides nutrition to customers and consumers, and enhances livelihoods.
Focus areas
Goals for every pillar
Our people
Protect and grow. Our leaders visibly show their commitment to health and safety, workers are involved in decisions affecting them, and we run effective processes to protect our people from short and long-term harm.
Inclusion and diversity. We 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, and reduce waste.
Our produce
Responsible partnerships. Ethical and mutually beneficial partnerships through our global value chain.
Healthy communities. Helping to reduce food insecurity.
Contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Our people
Care and respect, for everyone
Their health, safety and wellbeing is paramount, as is knowing that we welcome them for who they are, what they bring and who they want to become. Here’s how we’re enabling our whānau to shine.