From Home
to the World.
Responsibly.
Golden Group Sustainability
World Class
Processing Facility
Our world-class processing facility in Alkmaar, Mpumalanga, leads the way in environmental innovation within the macadamia industry. We're constantly improving our processes to reduce our carbon footprint and conserve vital natural resources.
Solar Energy Integration
Packed with tocotrienols and flavonoids, these powerful antioxidants fight free radicals and inflammation your body's natural defense against aging and disease.
Advanced Water Treatment
We operate a water treatment system that returns clean, treated water back to the Crocodile River, often cleaner than when it was extracted. This ensures sustainable water usage and protects the surrounding ecosystem.
Responsible Farming
For A Better Tomorrow.
Sustainable farming is at the core of how our growers produce macadamias caring for the land, the
environment, and the communities around them.
We focus on healthy soils, using cover crops and compost to boost biodiversity and reduce erosion.
Precision irrigation ensures every drop of water counts in South Africa’s water-scarce climate. Growers
are adopting integrated pest management, relying more on natural controls and less on chemicals.
Macadamia trees naturally help capture carbon, and many farms are reducing emissions through renewable
energy and eco-friendly practices.
Beyond the orchards, sustainability also means investing in people—through fair labour, skills
development, and community upliftment. Sustainability isn’t just good practice, it’s a long-term
commitment to growing better, together.
Key Sustainable Farming Practices:
Soil Health & Ground Cover
Growers use ground cover crops to enrich soil, retain water, and reduce weeds, while smart fertigation systems apply nutrients efficiently based on regular soil and leaf analysis.
Smart Irrigation Systems
Precision irrigation, including microjets and drip systems, ensures that water use is efficient and tailored to tree needs, minimising waste.
Carbon Positive Farming
We follow carbon positive principles, removing more COâ‚‚ than we emit to protect the planet.
Pest & Disease Management
All growers adhere to Golden GAP or Global GAP standards. Pest control products are carefully selected and applied only when necessary, with regular residue testing to ensure international compliance.
Nothing goes to waste
Every part of the macadamia tree and nut is either reused or recycled, with nothing going to landfill.
At Golden Macadamias, environmental monitoring is integral to OUR sustainability journey. We
continuously assess and track OUR environmental performance to ensure compliance with regulatory
standards and to drive ongoing improvement.
Through data-driven insights and regular audits, we identify opportunities to reduce OUR
environmental
footprint and enhance operational efficiency. This proactive approach enables us to respond
effectively
to environmental challenges, demonstrate transparency to OUR stakeholders, and uphold OUR
commitment
to
responsible and sustainable business practices.
Our commitment to Communities
and the Environment
At Golden Macadamias, sustainability is more than a priority, it's part of our DNA. As a 100% grower-owned business, we understand the vital connection between people, the land, and long-term success. That's why Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles are embedded in every aspect of how we operate, from our farms and factory to our partnerships and policies.
Fostering an Inclusive Workplace
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued.
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We employee proudly 224 male employees.
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We proudly employee 307 female employees.
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We proudly employ 473 Black African employees.
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We proudly employee 58 Caucasian employees.
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The direct employment of more than 500 employees across processing, sales, marketing, and support
functions
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Indirect support of growers and approximately 3,000 families
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Indirect support of contractors
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Indirect support of suppliers of consumables and processing materials
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Backing of wildlife and biodiversity projects in surrounding ecosystems.
Safety is our top priority. Period.
At Golden Macadamias, safety is our top priority. We have implemented a health and safety management
system focused on regulatory compliance, proactive enforcement, and continuous awareness training
for all employees.
Employee safety is integral to our operational culture and is the first item discussed in all daily
meetings. Our objective is to maintain a safe and compliant working environment where the risk of
injury or harm is minimised. We are fully committed to achieving zero harm by fostering a
safety-first mindset across all levels of the organisation.
Training & Personal Development
At Golden Macadamias, safety is our top priority. We have implemented a health and safety management
system focused on regulatory compliance, proactive enforcement, and continuous awareness training
for all employees.
Employee safety is integral to our operational culture and is the first item discussed in all daily
meetings. Our objective is to maintain a safe and compliant working environment where the risk of
injury or harm is minimised. We are fully committed to achieving zero harm by fostering a
safety-first mindset across all levels of the organisation.
The Golden Standard
of Sustainability
From the orchard floor to the final packed kernel, we believe in growing with intention and care. Our growers, shareholders, and leadership are united by a long-term vision: to deliver premium macadamias while building a future that's economically viable, environmentally sound, and socially responsible.
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