Continuing the Journey Towards a More Sustainable Future: Toitū carbon reduce certification 2026

August 11, 2026

Continuing the Journey Towards a More Sustainable Future: Toitū Carbon Reduce Certification 2026

At Whitestone Cheese, we’re proud to make our cheese in the Waitaki — a place where the land, farms and natural environment are closely connected to what we do every day.

That connection comes with a responsibility. Looking after our environment is an ongoing commitment to understanding our impact, making informed choices and continually finding ways to improve.

We’re proud to have achieved Toitū carbon reduce certification again in 2026, continuing the work we began with our first certification.

Measuring Our Impact

Toitū certification helps us understand our carbon footprint and identify where we can make the greatest difference. Measuring our emissions gives us a clear way to track progress and make decisions based on evidence rather than assumptions.

For us, this is an important part of being a responsible New Zealand-owned business and planning for the future.

Turning Commitment Into Action

We’re continuing to explore practical ways to reduce our environmental impact and improve the efficiency of our operations. This includes exploring renewable energy options for our Oamaru factory and upgrading more of our chilling systems to improve energy efficiency.

We’re also continuing to look for opportunities to reduce emissions and improve how we manage resources across our business. Every step contributes to our ongoing commitment to a lower-carbon future.

Looking Ahead

Toitū provides a framework for us to keep measuring, learning and improving. It’s a reminder that sustainability isn’t about reaching a finish line — it’s about making progress and continuing to look for better ways of doing things.

We’re proud of what we’ve achieved so far and excited about what comes next. Our goal is to continue making great cheese while caring for the environment that makes our story possible.

To learn more about our environmental initiatives and ongoing sustainability journey, visit our Our Environment page.

 

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