The Standards
The Standards are built on the three pillars of sustainability: Environment, Social, and Governance. They cover multiple topics, evaluated through a specific set of questions.
Environment
Water Source & Use
Agricultural Inputs
Biodiversity
Social
Labor Rights
Non-Discrimination
Safety at work
Governance
Responsible Sourcing
Achieving sustainable production is a complex and continuous learning journey that companies can embrace gradually. This is particularly evident in the wide range of agricultural practices employed by growers. To acknowledge these incremental efforts, the certification for Growers is structured into three classification levels:
The Standards
CERTIFICATION
1 STAR
CERTIFICATION
2 STARS
CERTIFICATION
3 STARS
You can find in Documents all detailed information on the Standards for each product and Company type.
Standards
Access the Standards for Growers, Processors and Manufacturers, and Global Trade Specialists.
The Standard for Processors & Manufacturers comprises two key sections that evaluate compliance with human and labor rights principles,and a strong emphasis on responsible sourcing, encouraging companies to adopt best supply chain practices.
The Standard for Global Trade Specialists is structured around two key sections that emphasize good governance and responsible sourcing. It aims to promote ethical business practices, and accountability across global supply chains.
The Standard for Growers places a strong emphasis on environmental criteria, reflecting the significant impacts associated with this stage of production. While the standards are product-specific, most criteria are shared across them due to the similar nature of risks within the sector.
The INC Certification Pogram
The Program is built around a structured set of documents that outline the requirements and process for becoming certified. Please see the following documents for further details: