Netherlands: Supermarkets and trading companies commit to 100% sustainable fresh produce
Joost Oorthuizen, CEO of IDH: "What makes this covenant special is that it’s an agreement with the entire sector, representing more than 90% of the retail. Large and smaller parties from the sector are going to work on sustainability together."
Based on existing standards such as BSCI, Rainforest Alliance, ETI, Fairtrade (according to FLO and IMO – Fair for Life), sustainability is defined. IDH is now discussing with the covenant partners how the joint projects should be set up. Aims of projects include improving working conditions of seasonal workers and stimulating sustainable water use. IDH is primed to start its first projects in South-Africa and Colombia.
For more information:
Liselotte Veen
IDH
Tel: +31 030-230 5675
Mob: +31 06-812 60 500
veen@idhsustainabletrade.com
www.idhsustainabletrade.com