Sustainability
Sustaining the Land and Food for Future Generations.
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At Terra Firma, sustainability is embedded in the way we operate every day. We are committed to building on our legacy while fulfilling our responsibilities to the environment, our industry, our people and the communities connected to our operations.
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Building a Better Food Future
Sustainability at Terra Firma is not a separate initiative — it is integrated across our entire operating platform. From livestock sourcing and primary processing through to value-added manufacturing, logistics and community engagement, responsible practices guide how we build, operate and grow our business.
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As we develop a nationally integrated food and protein platform, our focus remains on operating responsibly, continuously improving our practices and creating long-term value for customers, suppliers, employees and the regional communities that support our industry.
Our sustainability framework is guided by six key priorities:
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Environment
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Food Safety
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Workplace Safety
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Community
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Animal Welfare
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Responsible Growth Across Our Supply Chain
We believe sustainable operations are built on discipline, transparency and accountability. This includes investing in modern and efficient infrastructure, maintaining robust food integrity systems, supporting the safety and wellbeing of our workforce, promoting responsible animal welfare practices and strengthening the communities connected to our facilities and supply networks.
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As Terra Firma continues to grow, our objective remains clear: to build a modern Australian food platform that is commercially strong, operationally responsible and positioned to support future generations.
Environment
1. Environment: Protecting resources.
Improving efficiency. Building responsibly.​Terra Firma is committed to reducing environmental impact across its operating footprint and embedding responsible resource management into the way we produce, process and distribute food.
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Improving energy efficiency across processing and value-added facilities
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Supporting responsible water use, treatment and recycling initiatives
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Reducing waste through better utilisation of co-products and by-products
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Investing in modern infrastructure designed to improve operational efficiency
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Supporting circular-economy outcomes, including waste-to-energy initiatives where viable
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Strengthening environmental compliance and monitoring across all sites
As our platform expands, Terra Firma intends to continue investing in systems and infrastructure that support long-term environmental performance while maintaining industrial efficiency and supply chain resilience. We see sustainability and productivity as complementary objectives.
Better environmental outcomes support stronger operations, lower waste intensity and more resilient food infrastructure over the long term.
Workplace Safety
2. Workplace Safety
Protecting our people every day. At Terra Firma, workplace safety is fundamental to operational excellence.​We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and well-managed working environment across all facilities, functions and operating sites. Our people are central to the performance of the Group, and their well-being remains a core priority.​Our safety commitment includes:
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Promoting a strong safety-first culture across the organisation
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Maintaining disciplined operating procedures and site compliance standards
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Investing in training, awareness and continuous improvement
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Supporting safe manual handling, equipment operation and site movement
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Strengthening risk identification, reporting and corrective action processes
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Encouraging accountability at every level of the business
We believe a strong safety culture is built through leadership, consistency and daily discipline. As our national platform grows, Terra Firma will continue to develop systems and practices that support a safer and stronger workforce.​A safe workplace is not a checklist.
It is a standard that must be upheld every day across every part of the business.
3. Food Safety.
Trusted systems. Consistent standards. Food safety sits at the centre of Terra Firma’s operating philosophy.​Across our platform, we are committed to producing food that meets the highest standards of safety, quality, traceability and compliance. Our customers rely on us to deliver products they can trust, and we take that responsibility seriously. Our food safety approach includes:
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Robust quality assurance and compliance systems
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Export-accredited operating standards where applicable
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Product traceability across procurement, processing and distribution
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Segregated operating environments for relevant production streams
Ongoing investment in manufacturing controls, hygiene systems and process discipline
Continuous improvement across product integrity, shelf life and customer specification compliance
As Terra Firma continues to scale, our focus remains on delivering safe, nutritious and consistent food products across domestic and international markets.​ Food safety is not only about meeting standards.
It is about protecting customers, safeguarding brands and maintaining confidence in every product that leaves our facilities.
Community
4. Community Stronger businesses.
Stronger regions. Stronger communities. Terra Firma’s operations are closely connected to regional Australia, local industry and the people who support our supply chains every day.​We believe that successful long-term businesses should contribute positively to the communities in which they operate. That includes supporting employment, regional investment, supply chain participation and broader economic activity.
Our community focus includes:
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Supporting regional jobs and long-term workforce development
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Building relationships with producers, suppliers and service providers
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Investing in facilities and infrastructure that strengthen local economies
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Encouraging participation across regional and industry communities
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Supporting practical initiatives that create shared long-term value
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Operating with respect for the regions, industries and people that underpin our platform
As Terra Firma expands, we intend to remain closely aligned with the communities connected to our facilities, our supply base and our broader national footprint.
We are building more than a processing platform. We are building long-duration food infrastructure designed to support Australian industry and regional growth.
Resonsiple Growth
5. Responsible Growth Across Our Supply Chain:
Building resilient supply networks for the long term. Terra Firma’s operating platform is built on strong relationships with livestock producers, suppliers, logistics partners, and customers across Australia and international markets. As we expand our integrated food infrastructure platform, we remain committed to supporting responsible, transparent and sustainable supply chain practices.
Our approach focuses on:
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Building long-term partnerships with livestock producers and agricultural suppliers
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Supporting fair, reliable and transparent procurement practices
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Strengthening traceability and supply chain integrity across our operating network
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Encouraging responsible environmental and welfare standards across the supply base
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Supporting regional agricultural economies and industry development
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Investing in infrastructure that improves efficiency, logistics and market access
By working closely with our supply partners, Terra Firma aims to build a resilient, scalable food platform that delivers high-quality Australian protein products to domestic and international markets.
Responsible growth across our supply chain strengthens the entire food ecosystem — from farmgate producers through to global consumers.​
Together, these commitments guide Terra Firma’s approach to responsible food production — ensuring our platform continues to support our people, our producers, our communities and the global customers we serve.
Animal Welfare
6. Animal Welfare
Animal Welfare Respect, care and responsible handling. Animal welfare is a critical part of responsible food production and a core operating priority for Terra Firma. We are committed to maintaining high standards of care, handling and oversight across all livestock-related operations. This commitment supports not only ethical responsibility, but also product quality, industry confidence and supply chain integrity.
Our animal welfare focus includes:
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Supporting best-practice livestock handling standards
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Promoting responsible receiving, lairage and processing procedures
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Working with producers and livestock supply partners across the chain
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Supporting trained teams, disciplined operating procedures and continuous review
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Maintaining systems aligned with applicable welfare requirements and compliance expectations
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Reinforcing accountability and care at every stage of livestock management
We believe strong animal welfare outcomes are achieved through training, discipline, oversight and a culture of respect.
As Terra Firma grows its integrated protein platform, we will continue to prioritise welfare standards that support responsible operations and long-term trust across the supply chain.
Together We Grow
These commitments guide Terra Firma’s approach to responsible food production — supporting our people, strengthening partnerships with producers and contributing to the regional communities connected to our operations.
Through disciplined stewardship of the land and the food systems that depend upon it, we continue to build a resilient and responsible Australian food platform grounded in integrity, accountability and long-term thinking. Our focus remains on delivering trusted food while protecting the natural resources that sustain agriculture.
By investing in modern infrastructure, responsible operating practices and strong industry partnerships, Terra Firma aims to support a food system that is both commercially strong and environmentally responsible. As Terra Firma continues to grow, we remain committed to strengthening our industry, supporting our producers and contributing to a more resilient food future.
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Because sustaining the land and food systems of today helps secure the nourishment of generations to come.