Environmental Policy

The New Zealand Wine Company is a fully integrated winemaking operation building premium New Zealand wine brands globally through environmentally sustainable business practices. We have for many years operated our business in a manner which has lead to awards and acclaim for environmental management, waste management and energy conservation.

This Environmental Policy provides a structure for ongoing assessment and improvement of our environmental management programmes.

Philosophy

"Sustainability meets our needs without compromising the ability of those who follow us to meet their own needs."

Goal

Continuous improvement in the areas of:

• Energy efficiency
• Waste management
• Greenhouse gas emissions
• Health and Safety
• Resource conservation
• Social responsibility
• Ecosystem enhancement

Scope

Our "environment" includes wheresoever our wines are made and enjoyed.

Management

Company wide commitment in setting, implementing and reviewing environmental management programmes to meet our goal.