Sustainability

Committed to sustainable land stewardship for a better tomorrow

Welcome to our Sustainability Story

Lumina Lamb hails from the rolling hills and high country of New Zealand, a land revered for its beauty and pristine environment. We are dedicated to preserving this remarkable landscape for the future generations.

At the heart of Lumina lies a deep commitment to environmental, social, and economic sustainability.

Our Lumina supply chain, including our farmers and our butchers are dedicated to creating the world’s finest lamb while safeguarding the land for future generations.

Our Sustainability Practices

Our sustainability journey continues to evolve, but meaningful actions are already underway. Lumina farmers are planting and protecting native bush, fencing off waterways, offsetting carbon emissions, and preserving native wildlife. As Lumina sets a new standard on the plate, our farmers are also setting new benchmarks for sustainable farming.

Setting The Standard

We exclusively partner with farmers who meet New Zealand’s highest sustainability standards through NZFAP Plus - a programme that guarantees origin, traceability, food safety and animal welfare. The programme is independently audited by JAS-ANZ and ISO accredited QCONZ - our farming practices rank among the best in the world.
  • The People
  • The Animals
  • The Land

This is more than just farming; it’s a commitment to care for the land, the animals and the people who call this land home. Together, we’re building a sustainable future, one where farming thrives for generations to come.

Our Pillars

  • 01
    Environmental
    Sustainability.

    Environmental sustainability is at the heart of everything we do, from protecting waterways to reducing our carbon footprint. Together, our farmers’ commitment and the accreditations we hold make us one of the most recognised and progressive collectives in New Zealand

  • 02
    Social
    Sustainability.

    Social sustainability means supporting the people behind our product, ensuring fair wages, safe working conditions, and giving back to, and supporting our rural communities. By valuing farmers as partners, we help them thrive today and build a brighter future for the next generation.

  • 03
    Economic
    Sustainability.

    Economic sustainability means creating a fair, resilient supply chain that supports long-term growth. By returning market premiums directly to farmers, we empower them to invest in their operations, strengthen their communities, and secure their futures.

But, don’t take it from us...

Independently Verified.

The New Zealand Farm Assurance Programme (NZFAP) sets the national standard for farming integrity, covering origin, traceability, food safety, and animal welfare. Lumina farmers are committed to its highest tier, placing Lumina among New Zealand’s most recognised and progressive farming collectives.

Our butchery processing partner, Alliance Group, is ISO 14001 certified for their environmental management systems. Achieving Toitū carbon reduce certification reflects their focus on accurately measuring and actively lowering greenhouse gas emissions.

New Zealand lamb has one of the world’s lowest carbon footprints.

New Zealand sheep meat is nearly carbon neutral — emissions are down 32% since 1990, and on-farm carbon offsets mean it hasn’t added to warming in over 20 years. With over 90% of emissions on-farm, NZ lamb can have a lower footprint than local meat overseas — its footprint is 58% below the global average.

New Zealand
Farm Emissions*		 Global
Farm Emissions*
Lamb 6.01kg /CO2-e per kg 14.2kg /CO2-e per kg
Beef 8.97kg /CO2-e per kg 14.1kg /CO2-e per kg

*on average

Numbers don’t lie.

  • 282,469ha
    (2,824 km²) of Lumina farmland.

    For context, Yosemite National Park covers 3,074 km2.

    This safeguards the farm’s ecosystem, reducing erosion and filtering runoff.

  • 41,213ha
    (412 km²) of native bush.

    That’s 15% of our farmland that is made up of native bush.

    This provides a natural habitat for New Zealand native plants and wildlife.

  • 395.8km
    of fenced off waterways.

    Thats the equivalent of 791,600 people in a single file line outside of your restaurant.

    This safeguards the farm’s ecosystem, reducing erosion and filtering runoff.

  • 51+
    identified native wildlife species.

    This maintains healthy ecosystems and benefits like clean air and water, pollination and pest control.

  • 94
    dedicated farmers produce Lumina Lamb.

    We know each one by name - because they’re not just farmers, they’re trusted partners in our carefully curated supply chain.

  • 459+
    people are employed on Lumina Farms.

    This provides employment opportunities in remote and small communities.