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environment are referred to as kaitiakitanga . It ’ s not just about sustainability ; it ’ s the concept that everything is connected . If you take from one area , it will impact another . Whether people , animals , land or water , everything is interconnected in some way .”
In a way formalizing its philosophy of kaitiakitanga , Miraka became a certified B Corp in February 2024 , joining world-leading enterprises which are transforming the global economic system . “ B Corp recognizes excellence in social , business and environmental impact . Being a certified B Corp aligns with everything we stand for : excellence in values and principles , business , social outcomes , and environmental leadership ,
PROUD PARTNERS WITH MIRAKA
Together reducing emissions , recycling waste product , working to decarbonise transport
• NZ ’ s first private geothermal power station ( providing process heat )
• NZ ’ s first megawatt-scale green hydrogen plant ( collaborating on the dual-fuel tanker project )
• Worm farm ( turning waste milk solids into soil conditioner )
• Two farms in Te Ara Miraka
We embrace our Māori heritage and proudly incorporate Māori culture into our daily business practices or kaitiakitanga as we know it . The unique thing about B Corp is it creates a community of like-minded people with whom you can connect directly .”
Whether it ’ s planting trees on a riverbank to help stop erosion or sponsoring a national health campaign , community and whānau are an important part of life at Miraka . Greening Taupō is an active community group of volunteers who regularly organize community planting days in the Taupō area . “ We regularly attend ,” adds Karl , “ sending a squad of staff for the day to help plant native shrubs . We sponsor morning tea at the event which is attended by school children and the public . We also donate to community food banks as well as cancer charities . Community and relationships are at the heart of our business .”
Looking to the future , Karl believes that in five years ’ time , Miraka will have proven to the world that dairy farming can be 100 percent sustainable . “ We will probably expand our number of farms , continue to minimize our footprint , and strive to develop deep partnerships ,” he concludes . “ Our Miraka family includes our staff , our farmers , suppliers , and our wider community . Our profits are reinvested back in our community through our shareholders ; trusts and organizations who use their resources to support their people . We embrace our Māori heritage and proudly incorporate Māori culture into our daily business practices . Our values connect our present with our future , using the knowledge and wisdom from the past to guide us forward .” ■
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