SIZA Focus Newsletter

Currently, there are 2 110 primary members registered for the SIZA Social module, whereas 1 304 primary members are also registered for SIZA Environmental, and 76 members registered for SIZA Digital Recordkeeping — adding up to a total of 3 490 primary registrations.

The SIZA programme has continued to strive toward providing a risk-assured system for both buyers and producers across the value chain.

Grievances occur within any business and, if not resolved, may result in conflict, have a detrimental effect on production efficiencies, raise scandals on social media, and regularly result in findings during social (ethical) audits.

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.

The measurement of risk and evaluation of a non-compliance through online audit reports forms the basis for any buyer to be able to make a risk-based decision on a particular supplier.

Grievances can occur within any business and if they are not resolved, they may result in detrimental effects, a breakdown in relationships between management and employees, cause scandals, or negatively impact production efficiency.