As an industry we need to demonstrate what we’re doing and take control of our own futures.

The industry has set goals that will help us demonstrate the good work farmers are already doing on farm:

• By end of 2021 25% of NZ farmers know their annual total on-farm greenhouse gas emissions and have a written plan in place to measure and manage their emissions 

• By the end of 2022 100% of NZ farmers know their annual total on-farm emissions

• By 1 January 2025 all farmers need to have a plan to monitor and manage their emissions

The alternative to achieving these goals is pricing greenhouse gas emissions at the processor level through the emissions trading scheme. Costs are unlikely to be passed on to the market so will be borne on-farm.

The meat companies support the industry achieving these goals because we believe farmers are best placed to measure and manage their emissions rather than having a blanket tax at the processor level through the ETS.

Measuring and managing emissions is critical for our future as a trusted provider of sustainable food. As an industry we have to front-foot this and show to the New Zealand public and our customers that we are serious about managing our impact on the climate.

How to find your footprint

Use the  free, easy-to-use Beef and Lamb New Zealand GHG Calculator to find out your number. 

Information you’ll need

The best starting point is your last set of financial accounts. You’ll need livestock inventory, fertiliser records and information about forestry/scrubland areas.

You will need your Beef + Lamb NZ login. If you don't have one you can set one up.

If you need help

There is a GHG calculator user guide available on Beef + Lamb NZ's website which they recommend you read before you start. 

Questions can be emailed to GHGCalculator@beeflambnz.com

Beef + Lamb NZ says responses can take a day or two.