FAQs - Environmental Compliance, Biodiversity, and Data Transparency in Agriculture
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Q: How can buyers verify the risk of a supplier’s status if they have a SIZA audit? A: The MySIZA platform provides comprehensive risk reports and detailed information on audit outcomes. Buyers can register on the SIZA platform to gain access and visibility into audit results and status updates directly online.…
Rethinking Waste Management in Rural South Africa
Effective waste management presents a valuable opportunity for agricultural producers to enhance sustainability directly on site. By recycling organic waste, such as orchard and vineyard residues, through composting, producers can create nutrient-rich products that reduce reliance on synthetic fertilisers. At the same time, the SIZA Environmental Standard encourages the use of reduced and reused practices…
How Climate Change Impacts Agricultural Communities
South African agriculture remains an essential part of the country’s economy and the livelihoods of thousands of people. While the sector continues to feed millions and provide employment for a significant portion of the population, the industry has faced challenges from climate change. The impacts are not just on the environment, but also on the…
The Value of Combined Audits – Sustainable Auditing
In agriculture, auditing is key to evaluating an organisation’s compliance with environmental, social, and governance standards and identifying areas for improvement. Thanks to SIZA’s risk rating system (Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum), a structured framework for continuous improvement has been established. An audit supports risk identification, data collection, and transparency for stakeholders. Audits serve as…
Ending Your SIZA Subscription? Here's What You Need to Know
The Importance of Formally Cancelling Your SIZA Profile Since SIZA incurs ongoing costs for data storage and third-party licensing—including a profile-based fee to its platform host, Salesforce—it cannot indefinitely retain expired or inactive accounts. By officially cancelling your account, you help maintain transparency, avoid unnecessary charges, and protect your professional standing. Taking this step also…
Proud to have a SIZA Audit completion Letter: Guideline for Using the SIZA Logo Responsibly
Completing a SIZA audit is more than just ticking a box — it’s a way of doing business and a visible commitment to sustainable and responsible practices. For many farms and packhouses, this achievement reflects the collective effort of an entire team dedicated to ethical labour practices and environmental stewardship. Naturally, some businesses wish to…
Talk to SIZA – We’re Coming to a Region Near You!
As part of SIZA’s ongoing commitment to promote continuous improvement in the agricultural sector, our team will be on the ground across South Africa in the coming months, conducting site visits and hosting valuable training sessions. These in-person engagements are a key component of the SIZA compliance programme and support the Audit Frequency Matrix by…
Track What Matters With SIZATrack360
The SIZATrack360 programme, previously known as the Digital Recordkeeping Programme, is a cost-effective monitoring programme available on the MySIZA platform to all agricultural sectors and commodities, both within South Africa and globally. Its primary aim is to assist management in understanding and adapting to their specific farm- and packhouse-related environmental context, allowing them to evaluate…
Insights from the SIZA CARES Visit to Limpopo
The Sustainability Initiative of South Africa (SIZA) recently visited its subscribers in Limpopo’s Tzaneen, Hoedspruit, and Letsitele areas. During several farm visits and an in-person training, the SIZA team engaged directly with suppliers to better understand their unique challenges and innovative solutions. In addition, the SIZA team conducted between-audit monitoring visits, provided audit-preparation support, and…
