New Zealand’s trade minister Tim Groser recently quoted
the examples of Walmart and McDonald’s. In their determination to be environmentally-friendly companies, both of them are steadily shutting the door on purchasing from suppliers who don’t follow policies that display climate-change awareness. Walmart is putting in place a Sustainability Index, he said, and McDonald’s is ceasing to buy beef from cattle suppliers who don’t actively practise sustainability. “Macca’s” is also working to end use of antibiotics in food products, reduce pesticides, and find more humane slaughtering methods. So get on board – or risk missing the boat, was the clear message from the Trade Minister.
