July 2024

Let’s look at how SIZA can help ensure that everyone in the supply chain, including producers, workers, auditors, buyers, civil society, labour providers, and others, has a voice which is in line with Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence requirements.

Welcome to Henrico Harris and Michaela Schirnig, SIZA’s two newest staff members!

This collaboration between the two platforms allows members to capture their monthly inputs and outputs using the SIZA Digital Recordkeeping Programme, and for the annualised data to be sent to Confronting Climate Change’s platform in order for a Carbon Footprint calculation to be conducted.

In a collaborative effort initiated in 2017, the SIZA Social and WIETA standards, recognising their shared objectives, have synergised their approaches to offer South African producers a streamlined and efficient means to fulfil market demands necessitating certification against both standards.

Farming with nature, rather than against it, helps maintain soil fertility, conserve water, and reduce the need for chemical inputs, which can harm both the environment and human health. Sustainable practices, such as crop rotation, organic farming, and using natural predators for pest control, foster biodiversity and resilience in the face of climate change.

By offering data-driven insights, digital records help farmers anticipate challenges like climate change and pest outbreaks, enabling them to take proactive measures to minimise risks and maintain farm resilience. Embracing digital solutions is essential for farmers aiming to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving agricultural landscape.

Sometimes, forming or structuring a worker committee can be challenging. With this training, SIZA will provide guidelines on compiling and implementing an influential worker committee. The training is aimed at management, but it is advised that the members of the worker committee should attend the training too.

Despite recent increases in Sedex’s audit upload fees, the negotiated rates for SIZA members remain substantially lower than global rates. This includes a steady membership fee and reduced audit upload costs, which continue to offer financial benefits to SIZA members.