SIZA Focus Newsletter

Food is a basic human need, and a healthy diet is crucial for our health and wellbeing.

Over the past few decades, knowledge surrounding the rise in temperatures and the subsequent effects on the climate has become the main driving force behind sustainable business practices.

Water is a finite resource, meaning that it cannot be readily replaced by natural means at a pace quick enough to keep up with consumption.

Currently, there are 2 110 primary members registered for the SIZA Social module, whereas 1 304 primary members are also registered for SIZA Environmental, and 76 members registered for SIZA Digital Recordkeeping — adding up to a total of 3 490 primary registrations.

The SIZA programme has continued to strive toward providing a risk-assured system for both buyers and producers across the value chain.

Grievances occur within any business and, if not resolved, may result in conflict, have a detrimental effect on production efficiencies, raise scandals on social media, and regularly result in findings during social (ethical) audits.

As the SIZA Social Standard is built to ensure its alignment with the relevant ILO principles, Section 5 of the SIZA Social Standard directly refers to the right to freedom of association.

One of the crucial cornerstones of a socially responsible business is to raise awareness among both management and employees on socially responsible practices and to enhance these practices, which is something that is relevant in any business on a day-to-day basis.

The payment of responsible and fair wages is a topic that remains at the forefront of discussions globally.

SIZA strives to ensure continuous improvement within agri-businesses, allowing for economic growth, social responsibility, and environmental stewardship throughout the supply chain.