Farm Sustainability Assessment and Verification

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1 Nick Betts 2 November 2017 Learning Through SAI Platform Farm Sustainability Assessment and Verification THE SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE INITIATIVE PLATFORM nbetts@saiplatform.org (The Americas) SAIPLATFORM.ORG

2 80+ Global and multistakeholders members Tools and Guidance Learning and sharing in a safe and precompetitive space Created in 2002 by the food industry Working Groups: > Arable and Vegetables > Fruit and Nuts > Dairy > Beef

3 SELF-ASSESSMENT STANDARDS REFERENCE FSA HYBRID BENCHMARK VERIFICATION 3

4 Implementation options Mutual recognition Governance Scale sustainable production by being flexible yet credible Cost effective Partnerships Expert review and input

5 What is the FSA assessment tool? Questionnaire based on sustainable farming practices recognized in the food and drink industry, covering environmental, economic and social aspects Enviromental Management: Crop, Soil, Water, Waste Protection: Biodiversity, Air Economic Financial Stability Market Access Legal Compliance Social Health and Safety Labour Conditions Local Community 5

6 Scoring/Benchmarking Equivalencies Note: performance requirement is individual company decision

7 What does the FSA Programme consist of? Governance Strategy and vision Assessment Questionnaire Scoring against FSA Benchmarking external standards Supply chain management Online tool Guides Smallholder programme Verification and integrity Implementation framework Audit programme FSA revision Continuous improvement Action plans Priority setting Training modules Collaboration and alignment Engagement with standards Link with other systems Partnerships Communication Comms toolbox Stakeholder engagement 7

8 FSA IMPLEMENTATION

9 Company Reference FSA Ques:onniare + Verifica:on Audit Farm Management Group Standards Benchmark Implementa:on Partners Con:nous improvement 9

10 Engagement Revision Benchmarking Process Benchmark with SAI P and Standard Owner Alignment Performance Level FSA Silver 10

11 Random Sample AcDon Plans Self- Assessment AcDon Plans Random Audit Sample VerificaDon Audits On Farm Self Assessment and Verification Process 3-year cycle Performance Level Claim FSA Silver 11

12 FSA Assessment Forms Online form Excel file 12

13 Assessment Results 13

14 FSA Action Plans Identify and assess gaps based on the self- assessments /audits Determine range of farmer needs Determine priority needs and implement training, investment support, engagement etc. Plan for re-assessment and improvement measurements 14

15 FSA AROUND THE WORLD

16 FSA Projects and SAI Platform Support The FSA Programme offers support to companies implementing FSA in their supply chains: Pre-competitive meetings to discuss sustainability amongst companies (buyers and suppliers) FSA tools Self-assessment tool and verification rules, benchmark results, online tool for managing data, communications toolbox Input from the FSA Programme, to help identify the best way to roll out the FSA in your specific supply chain Network to identify and engage other stakeholders in your supply chain (additional companies interested in sustainability initiatives) 16

17 FSA Projects Many companies (including non-members) are implementing FSA as a self-assessment, benchmarking and engagement tool Range of agricultural materials Hops, pineapple, barley, oranges, red fruit, tomatoes, corn, wheat, beef Range of farmers Smallholders in Africa to large farm corporations in Brazil, to farm cooperatives in France 17

18 Joint FSA implementation projects Rice in North West of Italy with Ente Nazionale Risi Sustainable sugar beet production in Europe FSA Beef in Europe Orange production by smallholders in Brazil with Solidaridad 18

19 Used in 32 countries by 40+ companies 19

20 FSA Programme Toolbox fsatool.com New Documents FSA Audit Guide FSA Clarification Note 20

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