In March 2024, Foster Construction Group Ltd (Fosters) achieved 10 years of enviromark diamond status. The teams, based in Waikato and Bay of Plenty, also celebrated two consecutive years of zero non-conformances.
What that means is Fosters has successfully completed the annual audit requirements for Toitū enviromark diamond certification for the 10th year in a row, with no corrective actions noted for the last two years.
Fosters CEO Nigel Sun said the 10-year achievement was "a reflection of the effort put in across the entire business.”
"Achieving such a milestone requires ongoing diligence, innovation, and teamwork, and it is truly heartening to see our hard work pay off" he added.
"From building more sustainably to finding new ways to recycle waste, it's fantastic to see how every person on the Fosters team has some understanding of what we're trying to achieve and does their bit to help us reduce our impact on the environment.
"And, whilst this is a celebration of our past performance, it clearly demonstrates Fosters' commitment to the future."
There are 17 key elements and achievements for Toitū enviromark diamond certification certification, including document control processes, internal audits of Fosters' environmental management system (EMS), management reviews of the EMS, providing resources, and demonstrating leadership and commitment in allocating appropriate personnel and resources to EMS.
Fosters are the only commercial construction company in New Zealand to hold both Toitū enviromark diamond and carbon zero certification.
