Our commitment is to the Environment and Sustainability

OUR SUSTAINABILTY VISION
We aim to operate in a way that protects natural resources, builds long term relationships with our farmers, iwi, contractors, local and regional council, stakeholders and the wider local community and become a low carbon emitter. Through innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, we aim to embed sustainability across all levels of our operations.
OUR POLICY
Oceania Dairy Limited is committed to safeguarding and protecting our environment for future generations. We take our commitment seriously and aspire to produce good quality dairy products in a way that does not compromise our environment.
OUR OBJECTIVES
Waste Management
We aim to reduce solid waste to landfill. We contract with Waste Management to organise and dispose of our solid waste onsite. We are continuously aiming to improve our waste management strategies and waste segregation to reduce our carbon footprint.
Climate Change
Oceania Dairy is committed to reduce carbon emissions by finding alternative options to fossil fuels. We have completed our EECA (Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority) report for implementation of biomass conversion. We have implemented some heat exchanger installation for decarbonisation and energy saving.
Reduce Nitrogen load to land
Maintain reduced nitrogen load to land by 50% through improved wastewater management practices by 2026.
Compliance
Compliance is a core part of our operations and culture. We are committed to meeting all applicable legal, regulatory, and industry standards related to environmental protection, food safety, health and safety, and ethical business practices We adhere to our local and national regulations through audits, training and awareness.
Reduce Waste Activated Sludge (WAS) going to landfill
Reduce the volume of WAS by 40% sent to landfill by identifying and implementing alternative disposal or beneficial reuse options by 2026.
Recycling Initiatives
Implement and improve 3 recycling initiatives across site to achieve a measurable increase in recyclable material collection by 2026.


