The SIZA Remedy Programme is designed to help producers address non-conformances and improve their compliance efforts with expert guidance. By connecting suppliers to approved professionals, the programme fosters tailored solutions that meet SIZA standards. Learn how the Remedy Programme promotes continuous improvement and operational excellence in South Africa’s agricultural sector.
Navigating compliance and sustainability tools can be confusing, but knowing their purpose is vital. While SIZA focuses on ethical and environmental compliance verified through audits, Sherpa serves as a strategic tool for tracking and improving sustainability. By leveraging both, producers can meet compliance demands and enhance long-term sustainability. Explore their key differences and how they complement each other.
SIZA’s Audit Oversight Programme goes beyond checking boxes, offering a comprehensive system to support producers in continuous improvement. From monitoring non-conformances to reviewing audit quality and providing hands-on assistance, this programme helps suppliers improve operations while maintaining global compliance standards. Discover how SIZA is fostering sustainability through collaboration and proactive solutions.
Compliance is no longer just about meeting legal requirements; it’s a foundation for identifying risks and ensuring sustainability in the modern supply chain. As consumers and retailers demand greater transparency and ethical practices, compliance has become an essential tool for building trust and managing risks. Learn how SIZA and South African agriculture are aligning with global standards to balance effective compliance with continuous improvement.
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.