We look for suppliers who share our sustainable movement. As far as our supply chain, the Agricultural Supply area works with our suppliers and agricultural producers and operates under the Manual of Good Agricultural Practices, which includes elements that ensure good sanitary practices, the use of personal protection equipment, and the use of permitted agrochemicals. Our agricultural auditors are responsible for the evaluation of environmental conditions (water and soil analysis) and give constant advice on irrigation technology and crop care.
In order to reduce crop risks, we also encourage alliances with neighboring producers. For example, all producers in the area must register modifications of neighboring crops, to avoid alterations in the soils and/or the appearance of pests.
We are currently working on the development of the Agricultural Sustainability Program, which contains hygienic conditions, recommendations for transportation and crop workers’ exposure to chemicals; compliance with the program will be required by all suppliers and agricultural producers. GRI 103
In support of the local economy, 95% of our packaging material and 88% of raw materials come from local producers. GRI 204-1
We evaluate our suppliers on social, environmental and human rights criteria on an ongoing basis. During 2016, 44% of new suppliers responded to the evaluation indicators and we reiterated our commitment to the creation of a sustainable supply chain through the Code of Conduct for Suppliers, with which compliance is mandatory in each of our contracts.
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