As the SIZA Social Standard is built to ensure its alignment with the relevant ILO principles, Section 5 of the SIZA Social Standard directly refers to the right to freedom of association.
One of the crucial cornerstones of a socially responsible business is to raise awareness among both management and employees on socially responsible practices and to enhance these practices, which is something that is relevant in any business on a day-to-day basis.
The payment of responsible and fair wages is a topic that remains at the forefront of discussions globally.
SIZA strives to ensure continuous improvement within agri-businesses, allowing for economic growth, social responsibility, and environmental stewardship throughout the supply chain.
As the need grew to have an organisation that can monitor and sustain ethical and environmental trade within the South African agricultural sector, SIZA came to be in 2008.