CHAIN TRANSPARENCY 1.0
“Unite industry players to create transparency and traceability of the entire supply chain of plant rooting and young plant propagation and bring information and knowledge to support suppliers in reaching higher international sustainability criteria. MPS partnered with Albert Heijn, Waterdrinker IKEA and Royal Lemkes, to conduct a risk assessment and analysis of the supply chain and identify environmental and social risks. The aim is to create a better understanding of how to avoid intransparency and gaps in the chain, and push for non-certified companies to adhere to sustainability criteria.”
Remco Jansen | MPS Manager Retail
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
- 5 Dutch growers consulted for testing of the tool, plus 5 breeders, wholesalers and retailers consulted to identify gaps in the supply chain
- 23 sustainability criteria checklist to assess the situation of Propagation Material suppliers during the field visits in Africa and Central America
- 8 production sites visited in the US, Ethiopia, Uganda, Guatemala, Costa-Rica and Panama
- 2 seminars organised in Ethiopia, Uganda and Guatemala
Partner
More Profitable Sustainability (MPS)
Key Topic
Agrochemical Use
Region
Worldwide
Status
Project under way (2017-2018)