Our Sustainability Scorecard


Sustainability Scorecard 2024

The scorecard reports progress against our Sustainability Action Plan - Good by Nature. Last year, 89% of active deliverables under our Sustainability Action Plan were either achieved or made good progress, this represents a significant effort across the business.



Emissions

Target -26%

Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1+2) in line with a 42% reduction by 2030 from 2020 Baseline year.

Significant reductions in GHG achieved through capital investment in Industrial heat pumps and operational efficiencies in wood biomass boiler operation, energy and hot water use. More investment in coal out is planned.

Waste (General)

Target -10% 

Reduction in tonnes of non-organic waste to landfill at all sites against 2022 Baseline.

Inorganic waste significantly reduced in 2024, waste reduction plans and other work on improving waste recovery and recycling are expected to deliver further reductions.

Waste (Organic)

Target -90% 

Reduction in tonnes of organic waste to landfill from 2021 Baseline.

The organic waste target was met, with large volumes organic waste moving into added value and composting opportunities. The focus on this area has ensured that we are able to adapt quickly to any market shifts to reduce waste and optimise value.

Water

Target -12%

Reduction in water use intensity from 2021 Baseline.

Over 1.7 million m3 of water has been reduced over the year​. Water reduction plans are in place for all sites. Investment into data collection has been crucial and will ensure savings are bedded-in and continued over the coming years.

NZFAP+

Target 600

Adoption of the NZFAP Plus Assurance Programme by Silver Fern Farms suppliers with additional target of 400 certified. 436 farms are now certified.

Targets for 2024 were achieved. While the investment made in the Nature Positive payment has been a key driver for uptake of NZFAP+, the support of the On-farm Sustainability team, and wider Livestock teams, to support suppliers through sign-up and audit has been a key contributor to success. recruitment. 



In 2024, 89% of active deliverables under our Sustainability Action Plan  were either achieved or made good progress.


Key Achievements 2024


Progress by Material Issue

Sustainability Action Plan Priorities 2025