PROGRESS WITH RESPECT FOR THE ELEMENTS OF NATURE

Through their sustainability efforts, fruit and vegetable producers and their VBT cooperatives make an important contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations.

Progress

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Decent work and economic growth

Decent work and economic growth

Fruit and vegetable producers and their cooperatives are aware of the importance of the health, safety and wellbeing of their employees.

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Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Industry, innovation and infrastructure

The horticultural cooperatives annually allocate a substantial budget to scientific and applied research, actively looking for innovation and improvement.

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Partnerships for the goals

Partnerships for the goals

From a cooperative mindset, and looking broadly at sustainable development, producers and their cooperatives also engage with projects in the South.

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Respecting the elements of nature

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Clean water and sanitation

Clean water and sanitation

Being mindful of water consumption is essential.

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Affordable and clean energy

Affordable and clean energy

Three quarters of producersare taking energy-saving measures to reduce the energy consumption.

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Climate action

Climate action

Emissions are being reduced as much as possible.

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Life on land

Life on land

The soil is a crucial production tool, particularly for open-air crops.

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