Dr Richard Gordon
Interim Chief Executive Officer
( About us )
Toitū is to
care for
the life of our place, our people
and our future.
Toitū Envirocare is our name, and our commitment. As climate leaders, we support organisations to remain relevant, competitive and viable in our changing world. Working toward a common goal, we empower collaborative action for wider, more impactful decarbonisation in Aotearoa, and the world.
( Make the difference )
Living our values
At Toitū Envirocare, our values guide every action we take, from how we certify businesses to how we treat the environment and our partners.
We shape the future
As stewards of the climate response, we apply an intergenerational lens to our work, prioritising long-term sustainability and democratising our expertise to make an impact at scale.
We are better together
We believe in the power of connection and relationships. By respecting the land, our communities, and diverse cultures, we continuously learn, innovate, and achieve better results together.
We hold the standard
As experts in our field, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of science, data, and environmental excellence, ensuring that every certification and piece of advice we offer is rooted in best practice and integrity.
Our story
At Toitū Envirocare, we empower businesses to lead sustainable change through rigorous, science-backed climate action. Our purpose is simple: to help organisations make credible, measurable environmental impacts.
Founded in 2001 as a subsidiary of Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research, Toitū brings over two decades of expertise in science-led environmental solutions. Today, we lead the way in accredited carbon certifications, environmental certification, advisory, and CRD assurance, empowering organisations to drive credible climate action aligned with global standards.
( Our Vision )
The future we want to see
At Toitū Envirocare, we envision a world where every organisation has a net positive impact on the environment. We believe businesses can be powerful forces for change, and we are committed to helping them lead the way in the climate response.
( Our purpose )
Our purpose drives us
Everything we do focuses on one purpose: helping organisations shift their impact on the climate and environment from negative to positive, at pace.
This purpose is at the heart of every decision, project, and collaboration we undertake.
Our people
We’re a passionate team that consists of climate, environmental, and business experts. At Toitū Envirocare, we’ve come together to chart a path for businesses that want to lead with credibility and take tangible actions towards a brighter future.
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors are appointed to provide the governance framework for Toitū Envirocare.
Independent technical advisory panel
The independent technical advisory panel advises on issues arising from the technical and ethical requirements of operating our programmes, including impartiality, robustness, and credibility. The full panel terms of reference are available upon request.
