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Social
Our social commitment focuses on employee relations, human rights, consumer protection, customer satisfaction, community involvement, and food security.
Our goal is to provide long-term, sustainable benefits to society through our agricultural practices.
Key Social Impact Indicators
Human Rights and Labour Practices
- • Respect for Rights: Upholding the rights of Indigenous peoples, women, and other vulnerable groups.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Promoting equal opportunity regardless of age, ancestry, colour, race, ethnic origin, disability, family status, marital status, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.
• Core Values: Fostering a respectful and inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and encourages individual excellence.
• Fair Wages: Ensuring fair compensation for all employees.
• Health and Safety: Commitment to the health and safety of every employee, visitor, contractor, and client through detailed Health and Safety Plans. This includes comprehensive training and monitoring to create a safe workplace.
Community Engagement
- • Local Needs and Concerns: Understanding and addressing the needs of local communities.
• Employment Opportunities: Providing jobs and supporting local initiatives.
• Projects:
Donating excess fresh produce to local communities and charities.
Raising awareness and educating on sustainable farming practices through our 'On-Farm Ag-Gain' farm visit initiative.
Hosting school tours to inspire future farmers.
Participating in community clean-up projects.
Customer Satisfaction
- • Ensuring high satisfaction through the quality and variety of products, leading to loyalty and retention.
Food Security
- • Using sustainable farming methods like aeroponic and hydroponic systems to produce fresher, healthier, and more diverse crops.
• Reducing food waste through efficient production and distribution.
Benefits of ESG Social Practices:
- By adopting ESG social practices, VertiGenix aims to:
• Enhance employee engagement, customer loyalty, and stakeholder relations.
• Improve productivity, motivation, and retention by attracting top talent.
• Build trust and satisfaction among customers, who are more likely to recommend and make repeat purchases.
• Gain support and cooperation from stakeholders who view the business as socially responsible.
Additionally, our social practices contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting a better and more sustainable future for all.
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