An introduction to Sustainable Agriculture Initiative SAI Platform

An introduction to Sustainable Agriculture Initiative (SAI) Platform

What is SAI Platform ? S ustainable A griculture I nitiative P latform SAI Platform is the global initiative helping food and drink companies to achieve sustainable production and sourcing of agricultural raw materials.

A definition of Sustainable Agriculture "Sustainable agriculture is the efficient production of safe, high quality agricultural products, in a way that protects and improves the natural environment, the social and economic conditions of farmers, their employees and local communities, and safeguards the health and welfare of all farmed species. ”

Sustainable agriculture: from linear to circular Capital Feed Products Waste Sunlight Labor Pesticides Fertilizer Waste water Income Soil (depletion) Fuel Water Seeds/animals Rural communities Health & welfare 4

History and Membership of the Organization

History and Structure • Created in 2002 by the food and drink industry to support the development of sustainable agriculture worldwide. • Works on a pre competitive basis, on technical issues. • 55 members: 44 food and drink companies, 11 affiliate members • 5 Working Groups: Beef, Coffee, Fruit, Dairy, Arable and Vegetable Crops • 4 Committees: Biodiversity, FSA, Farmer and Supplier Engagement, Water

SAI Platform Members AFFILIATE MEMBERS

Key achievements by members working collaboratively

SAI Platform Principles and Practices - agreed definitions of sustainable agriculture practices 9

Farmer Self Assessment One industry aligned assessment of agreed sustainable agriculture practices, to avoid duplication of assessments Farmer Self Assessment AFFILIATE MEMBERS Upload Store Share 10

Sustainability Performance Assessment (SPA) SPA is set of guidelines designed to • Provide guidance for a good tool to help farmers assess the level of implementation of the Principles and Practices. • Identify practical, quantifiable indicators of sustainability performance. • Assess the impact on the economic, social and environmental pillars of their farm sustainability. SPA’S GOAL IS: For SAI Platform members to have access to impact calculation tool(s) which are in accordance with SAI Platform pre-determined specifications

The world’s first guide on sustainable sourcing Designed for practitioners who want to: • Move towards sustainable sourcing • Develop or implement the related strategy 4. What inputs? 8. How to communic ate? 7. What internal organisation? 2. Sustainable Sourcing Strategy 5. What sustainability requirements? 6. How to implement in supply chain? • Chapters can be read in a linear or circular way • Solutions can be customised by each company

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