WHAT WE HAVE DONE SO FAR
A steering group has been working to establish the NZRSB since 2017. Most recently we have undertaken an independent Sustainability Materiality process in conjunction with the Red Meat Profit Partnership. This research was carried out independently in 2019 under Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards to determine sustainability issues and criteria which are material in the New Zealand context.
This research canvassed the views of stakeholders across the supply chain in New Zealand, with customers globally and importantly with government, academia and civil society. This work will shape how we prioritise our efforts.
While the breadth of issues is significant given the scale of the beef value-chain, the five highest rating material sustainability issues identified by stakeholders due to their impact on the sector and importance for the sector to address were:
Animal Welfare & Ethics
On-farm Environmental Management
Water Quality and Water Use
Transparency, Measurement and Verification
Industry Leadership and Vision
You can read the full report on the RMPP’s website here
