Ko te kaupapa o te whakahaere he tiaki i tō tātau taiao ātaahua mā te whakahaere toitū i ā tātau rawa.
As an organisation, our purpose is to safeguard our beautiful environment through the sustainable management of our resources.
Goal 1: Reduce Carbon Footprint
Key Actions
- Implement carbon footprint reduction plan to reduce our operational carbon footprint in line with our commitments.
- Work with our team members to help them reduce their personal carbon footprints.
Quarter 3 Update
- On target with an 11% reduction in our carbon footprint due to carbon footprint reduction projects and the impact of COVID-19.
- Staff carbon footprint engagement programme running during the month of October with chance for team members to win an e-bike.
Goal 2: Expand Sustainable Commitment
Key Actions
- Implement activities to encourage suppliers to reduce their carbon footprint.
- Develop & implement code of conduct & performance management framework for suppliers.
- Develop and implement a procurement framework that incorporates “cost v. delivery v. sustainability” weighting methodology.
Quarter 3 Update
- Partnership supplier event with Toitū delayed due to COVID-19. Rescheduled for November.
- Supplier Code of Conduct is now a live document and will be included as an appendix in all new supplier contracts.
- Procurement framework is now an imbedded process for all nationally released tenders
Goal 3: Increase Regenerative Planting
Key Actions
Expand support for community programmes that deliver regeneration in areas where we operate.
Quarter 3 Update
First block of native planting at Tirohia Landfill and Energy Park in the Waikato completed, along with a local iwi site visit which included discussions regarding the setup of an onsite nursery to eco-source natives for future planting.