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SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT As farmers, we have an important role to play in solving some of the world’s global challenges. We are aligned with the 10 universal principles on environment, human rights, labour and anti-corruption. We also support the UN Sustainable Development Goals. We have identified six SDGs that apply to our farming operations, and where we have the greatest potential for impact. These are aligned with our internal goals.
Ensure sustainable food production and implement resilient agricultural practices that increase productivity, that strengthen capacity for adaptation to climate change, and that progressively improve land and soil quality.
INCREASE IN YIELDS
BUILDING TOPSOIL
We want to increase our crop production efficiency and have a goal to improve our yields by 1% per year.
Our goal is to grow the topsoil layer by 2 mm per year. The deeper the topsoil, the larger an area for the plant roots to find water and nutrients, and the stronger the crop.
WATER HABITATS
WATER USE
Because waterbodies enhance biodiversity, we want to have water habitats on 1% of our land.
We want to produce more crop per drop, and our goal is to improve our water use efficiency by 2% per year.
Improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping and minimising release of hazardous chemicals and materials.
BUFFER STRIPS
We create non-cultivated and unsprayed buffer zones 10-metres along all major streams, rivers to diminish nutrient leaching and pesticide run-off into the water.
Increase water-use efficiency and ensure sustainable withdrawals and supply of freshwater to address water scarcity. Protect and restore waterrelated ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
Achieve productive employment and decent work for all women and men, and equal pay for work of equal value. Protect labour rights and promote safe working environments for all workers.
TRAINING
GENDER DIVERSITY
Training is important to keep our teams updated and motivated. Our goal is that 2% of yearly working hours is spent on training.
We are equal opportunity employers. Our goal is for the underrepresented gender to reach at least 40%. Women are currently the underrepresented gender.
