As a founding member of Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand (SWNZ), Mission Estate has long held a deep commitment to environmental stewardship.

Our sustainability practices go far beyond compliance – they’re part of who we are. From the way we grow and harvest to how we bottle and power our winery, we take pride in minimising our footprint and maximising positive impact.
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Since 1995, we've been a proud founding member of Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand, we’ve built a culture of care and accountability. Our commitment is backed by independent certification and shaped by evolving standards.

We’ve held ISO14001 environmental certification since 1998, and regularly review our practices to ensure our sustainability goals are met – and exceeded.
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Escape to The Farmhouse, a luxurious retreat nestled among Mission Estate’s picturesque vines. With modern living spaces, a cozy gas fireplace, exclusive spa pool access, and full wheelchair accessibility. Just a short stroll to the acclaimed Mission Restaurant. Relax, unwind, and indulge in the heart of Hawke’s Bay.
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Escape to The Farmhouse, a luxurious retreat nestled among Mission Estate’s picturesque vines. With modern living spaces, a cozy gas fireplace, exclusive spa pool access, and full wheelchair accessibility. Just a short stroll to the acclaimed Mission Restaurant. Relax, unwind, and indulge in the heart of Hawke’s Bay.
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Escape to The Farmhouse, a luxurious retreat nestled among Mission Estate’s picturesque vines. With modern living spaces, a cozy gas fireplace, exclusive spa pool access, and full wheelchair accessibility. Just a short stroll to the acclaimed Mission Restaurant. Relax, unwind, and indulge in the heart of Hawke’s Bay.
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Mission is a proud founding member of Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand.

OUR COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY

As a proud founding member of Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand (SWNZ), we’ve built a culture of care and accountability. Our commitment is backed by independent certification and shaped by evolving standards.

We’ve held ISO14001 environmental certification since 1998, and regularly review our practices to ensure our sustainability goals are met – and exceeded.

Minimising our impact across the business

Every part of our wine production – from vineyard to bottling – is carefully managed to reduce environmental impact. Our winery was purpose-built for maximum energy and water efficiency, and in 2007 underwent a major upgrade to further enhance sustainability. In 2023, we installed 63kW of solar panels, and in 2024, we planted 52,000 native trees on the property as part of our reforestation efforts. By applying thoughtful technology and science, we’re able to reduce our environmental impact while staying true to our winemaking tradition. The current production facility has been designed to deliver maximum energy and water efficiencies which is a vital element in our ongoing commitment to the environment.

The Gaia Project: bottling our sustainability journey

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The Gaia Project wine range was created to reflect our sustainability philosophy and highlight the many environmental initiatives we’re committed to.

These wines tell the story of how we reduce our impact from vineyard to glass.

Our Environmental Committee, led by our CEO and made up of team members from each part of the business, meets regularly to review and measure our progress, implement plans and projects, and set goals.

This ensures that sustainability stays at the forefront of our thinking – from energy and water use to packaging and waste – all with one goal: to craft exceptional wine with minimal environmental impact.

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We are certifiably sustainable

Discover how Mission Estate leads the way in sustainable winemaking. Mission Estate’s commitment to sustainability ensures a greener future while producing exceptional wines.

  • Founding member of Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand

  • One of the first wineries certified for ISO14001 in New Zealand

  • Water Conservation, 67% more efficient than other wineries

  • Minimising Energy Usage, 60% more efficient than other wineries

  • Packaging with a lighter touch, up to 73% recycled content in our cartons

  • Sustainability initiatives in the vineyards

Looking ahead: biodiversity and regeneration

As caretakers of this land for more than 170 years, we feel a deep responsibility to protect and enhance its natural character for future generations. In recent years, we’ve completed large-scale native tree planting across the gullies and hills surrounding our Taradale home – an initiative aimed at restoring habitats and naturally reducing our carbon footprint.

Our estate supports a rich ecosystem, with abundant birdlife, wetlands, woodlands, and a working sheep and cattle farm. The Taipo Stream runs through our home vineyards and is monitored by the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council – a reflection of our ongoing commitment to the health of this land and its waterways.

Sustainability resources

View our Environmental Policy

View our water efficiency reports

View our Environmental Objectives

View our energy efficiency reports

View our ISO 14001 certificates

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