1. An introduction to Sustainable Agriculture Initiative (SAI) Platform

2. What is SAI Platform ? S ustainable A griculture I nitiative P latform SAI Platform is the global initiative helping food and drink companies to achieve sustainable production and sourcing of agricultural raw materials.

3. A definition of Sustainable Agriculture "Sustainable agriculture is the efficient production of safe, high quality agricultural products, in a way that protects and improves the natural environment, the social and economic conditions of farmers, their employees and local communities, and safeguards the health and welfare of all farmed species.”

4. Sustainable agriculture: from linear to circular 4 Products Waste Waste water Soil (depletion) Income Rural communities Health & welfare Sunlight Fertilizer Fuel Water Labor Pesticides Feed Capital Seeds/animals

5. History and Membership of the Organization

6. History and Structure Created in 2002 by the food and drink industry to support the development of sustainable agriculture worldwide. Works on a pre competitive basis, on technical issues. 55 members: 44 food and drink companies, 11 affiliate members 5 Working Groups: Beef, Coffee, Fruit, Dairy, Arable and Vegetable Crops 4 Committees: Biodiversity, FSA, Farmer and Supplier Engagement, Water

7. SAI Platform Members AFFILIATE MEMBERS

8. Key achievements by members working collaboratively

9. SAI Platform Principles and Practices - agreed definitions of sustainable agriculture practices 9

10. Farmer Self Assessment One industry aligned assessment of agreed sustainable agriculture practices, to avoid duplication of assessments 10 AFFILIATE MEMBERS Farmer Self Assessment Upload Store Share

11. Sustainability Performance Assessment (SPA) SPA is set of guidelines designed to Provide guidance for a good tool to help farmers assess the level of implementation of the Principles and Practices. Identify practical, quantifiable indicators of sustainability performance. Assess the impact on the economic, social and environmental pillars of their farm sustainability. SPA’S GOAL IS: For SAI Platform members to have access to impact calculation tool(s) which are in accordance with SAI Platform pre-determined specifications

12. The world’s first guide on sustainable sourcing Chapters can be read in a linear or circular way Solutions can be customised by each company 2. Sustainable Sourcing Strategy 4. What inputs? 5. What sustain- ability re- quirements? 6. How to implement in supply chain? 7. What internal organisa- tion? 8. How to communic ate? Designed for practitioners who want to: Move towards sustainable sourcing Develop or implement the related strategy

13. Find out more and join SAI Platform www.saiplatform.org Twitter: @SAIPlatform Subscribe to newsletter: info@saiplatform.orginfo@saiplatform.org