Griffith Foods Celebrates World Fair Trade Day
On this day, we're honoring the partners and farmers around the world who make sustainable sourcing possible and sharing how we're working together to build a more transparent, ethical, and resilient food system.
By integrating environmental and social criteria into our sourcing strategies and using tools like EcoVadis to evaluate supplier performance, we're advancing responsible sourcing practices.
Our TEROVA team brings this vision to life by delivering traceable, certified sustainable raw materials such as herbs, spices, and other ingredients. TEROVA partners directly with farmers to implement sustainable practices and achieve certifications like Rainforest Alliance. Using our TEROVA TRACE platform, we track every step of the journey, from field to factory, ensuring transparency, integrity, and trust throughout the supply chain.
Explore how TEROVA is helping create a fairer, more sustainable future: http://terova.org/.
Our Sustainability JourneyAt Griffith Foods, we are committed to driving positive impact through a regenerative mindset. Sustainability is connected to everything we do as a business, and by 2030, we are dedicated to significantly improving the future with a singular sustainable business strategy that we call our 2030 Aspirations. To learn more about Griffith Foods and its current sustainability efforts, visit them online and download the 2023 Sustainability Report.About Griffith FoodsAt Griffith Foods, our purpose defines who we are, what we do, and why we exist, highlighting what makes us distinct and authentic in the marketplace. We help our partners meet the evolving needs and desires of consumers in ways that respect and sustain the planet. Our care and creativity mean we'll find the right mix of global reach and local impact to serve the earth and nourish all of us who call it home.
View original content here.
Visit 3BL Media to see more multimedia and stories from Griffith Foods
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Yahoo
ADAMA Continues Upward Trend in ESG Performance, Ranked in the Top Quartile of the Industry in Latest EcoVadis Rating
Marks fifth consecutive year of improvement, ranking in the top 23% of the Manufacture of Pesticides and Other Agrochemical Products industry – including top 14% for environment and top 5% for ethics BEIJING and TEL AVIV, Israel, Aug. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ADAMA Ltd. (SZSE: 000553), a leading global crop protection company, has improved its position in the EcoVadis Sustainability Rating. The company is now ranked in the top 23% of its industry – Manufacture of Pesticides and Other Agrochemical Products – up from the top 27% last year. This marks the fifth consecutive year ADAMA has improved its ESG rating, earning the company EcoVadis's bronze medal. ADAMA has achieved a score of 64, well above the industry average of 58. "Our continuous year-over-year improvement in EcoVadis scores reflects our strong commitment to responsible business practices," said Noa Shine, Head of Global ESG & Corporate Social Responsibility at ADAMA. "This important achievement is the result of collaborative effort across the company. Our partners know that doing business with ADAMA is not just about innovative formulations and strong partnerships, it's also about working with a company that's mindful of its environmental impact and continually striving to improve across all ESG areas." Excellence in Environment and Ethics ADAMA's EcoVadis scorecard specifically highlighted ADAMA's excellence in the Environment category, where it scored 72, significantly above the industry average of 61. This placed ADAMA in the top 14% of companies in its industry for this theme. On the Carbon Scorecard ADAMA was ranked "Advanced" in carbon management level, reflecting that the company's robust GHG management system, alignment with global standards, and third-party verification reporting. ADAMA also performed strongly in the Ethics theme, scoring 72 – far above the industry average of 52, placing it in the top 5% of companies in its sector. ADAMA has participated in annual EcoVadis sustainability assessments since 2018. EcoVadis is a world leading provider of corporate sustainability ratings, evaluating more than 150,000 companies across 175 countries and over 200 industries. It offers independent assessments in four key areas: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics and Sustainable Procurement. EcoVadis ratings are widely recognized as a benchmark for ESG performance by global supply chains, investors, and customers. About ADAMA ADAMA Ltd. is a global leader in crop protection, providing practical solutions to farmers across the world to combat weeds, insects and disease. Our culture empowers ADAMA's people to actively listen to farmers and ideate from the field. ADAMA's diverse portfolio of existing active ingredients, coupled with its leading formulation capabilities and proprietary formulation technology platforms, uniquely position the company to develop high-quality, innovative and sustainable products, to address the many challenges farmers and customers face today. ADAMA serves customers in dozens of countries globally, with direct presence in all top 20 markets. For more information, visit us at ADAMA Contact: Tal MoisePublic RelationsEmail: pr@ Logo: View original content: SOURCE ADAMA Ltd. Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Yahoo
Jungbunzlauer awarded Platinum Medal from EcoVadis for sustainability performance
– Among top 1% for sustainability leadership – BASEL, Switzerland, Aug. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Jungbunzlauer, a global leader in high-quality, sustainable ingredients from natural sources, today announced it has been awarded a Platinum Medal by EcoVadis, one of the world's most trusted providers of business sustainability ratings. This distinction places Jungbunzlauer in the top 1% of more than 150,000 companies assessed by EcoVadis globally for their environmental, social and ethical practices. The EcoVadis Platinum Medal recognises Jungbunzlauer's outstanding performance across all four key sustainability areas: Environment, Labour & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. "We are proud of this recognition which reflects our steadfast commitment to sustainability", said Michael Pohlscheidt, Executive Vice President of Operations at Jungbunzlauer. "For many years, we've considered sustainability a driver of innovation and long-term value for Jungbunzlauer, our customers, colleagues and partners. This reinforces our role as a trusted partner for responsibly produced, naturally derived, high-performance ingredients, helping customers achieve their product and sustainability goals." Jungbunzlauer's comprehensive approach to sustainability is aligned with internationally recognised standards and frameworks such as UNGC and SBTi. The company consistently integrates sustainable practices throughout its value chain, from sourcing raw materials to product development and manufacturing and distribution processes. This includes efforts in areas such as circularity, renewable energy, water savings, product safety, and responsible supply chains, as well as a strong focus on employee well-being and diversity. Through these actions, Jungbunzlauer advances its purpose of leading the way in developing naturally better ingredients that enhance everyday life, ensuring that sustainability is at the heart of how it innovates, operates, and serves its customers and communities worldwide. For more information about Jungbunzlauer's commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility, please visit Media Contact: Alina Hermann+41 61 2955 151media@ About Jungbunzlauer Jungbunzlauer is a leading producer of high-quality, sustainable ingredients from natural sources, serving industries from food and beverage, to nutrition, health, home and personal care, among others. Leading the way in developing naturally better ingredients that enhance everyday life, we are a trusted partner offering a diverse portfolio of texturants, acidulants, sweeteners, minerals, and tailored solutions to meet our customers' evolving needs. Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, with state-of-the-art facilities including large-scale fermentation operations across Europe and North America, we proudly serve more than 130 countries worldwide. Founded more than 150 years ago, Jungbunzlauer has grown into a CHF 1.3 billion company, driven by nearly 1,400 dedicated colleagues committed to a healthier, more sustainable future. Learn more at About EcoVadis EcoVadis is a global provider of business sustainability ratings, intelligence, and performance improvement tools for global supply chains. Its evidence-based platform assesses more than 150,000 companies in over 180 countries. Photo - - View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Jungbunzlauer Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Forbes
11-08-2025
- Forbes
How CEOs Can Reframe Sustainability As Vital To Business
The principles of environmental sustainability are taking a beating in the United States. Since taking office in January, President Donald Trump has withdrawn from the Paris Agreement to cut greenhouse gas emissions, canceled subsidies and added more permitting hurdles for wind and solar power, relaxed restrictions on coal mining, and moved to repeal scientific findings that allow the federal government to regulate emissions. Still, sustainability remains of utmost importance to companies. A recent report from EcoVadis found that only 7% of companies have actively cut back on their sustainability efforts this year. The vast majority—87%—have increased or maintained their investment in sustainability since the beginning of the year. Nearly a third say they're spending more on sustainability measures this year, but talking about what they're doing less. These companies are committed to sustainability because it's good business. More than half of company executives and vice presidents say it helps attract and retain customers. Nearly two-thirds said that supply chain sustainability is a competitive advantage. And Forbes Research found that seven out of 10 executives say investor expectations drive their sustainability efforts, with 63% of them saying they are confident in sustainability's positive impact on the economy as a whole. How can executives continue to promote sustainability in their companies while external forces are attacking its foundational principles? Today's edition of Forbes CEO centers on that question. I talked to Mark Cutifani, a member of the Council on Sustainability Transformation, about how to walk that tightrope. He told me it's a matter of framing: Sustainability ensures the future of your business and can deliver financial results. The Council on Sustainability Transformation is a relatively new group. It was launched in January by ERM, the international sustainability advisory firm, and is made up of current and former top leaders across industries and governments. The goal of this group is to work with C-suite executives and board members of companies large and small, providing them practical knowledge to operationalize sustainability principles. The council puts together white papers targeted at top executives. Earlier this summer, they published one that details how to continue delivering sustainability as the world—and leaders' attitudes—change toward sustainability. The overriding message: Don't give up, just reframe the way that you present it. The leaders who are on the Council on Sustainability Transformation are used to reframing the way sustainability is presented. While they include experts on sustainability, including former EU commissioner for climate action Connie Hedegaard, some—like Cutifani—come from industries that are not traditionally aligned with sustainability. Cutifani spent his career in mining, spending nine years as CEO of global mining company Anglo American. 'We're trying to put the sustainability concept in that broader business framework, but it's about delivering results,' Cutifani said. 'When we talk about climate change and other issues, these are the threats that we see coming at us.' A BROADER DISCUSSION Mark Cutifani, former CEO of Anglo American. Council on Sustainability Transformation One of the biggest problems about the entire discussion around sustainability, Cutifani said, is that it tends to get narrowed down to a single issue. Instead of talking about the role that businesses should play in the greater society—which is where Cutifani said the talk should be—it's about components, like carbon emissions or water pollution. It's important for business leaders to be able to reset the discussion to the big picture. Cutifani recalls one time that an investor crudely asked him why Anglo American was engaged in ESG—the acronym commonly referring to environmental stewardship, social responsibility and corporate governance. Cutifani broke it down in terms of ROI. Through ESG initiatives, the company focused on safety, and had dramatically reduced the number of worker fatalities. They were avoiding costly financial penalties and potential litigation by keeping the areas in which they were working clean, causing minimal harm to surrounding communities. These initiatives not only protected communities and land near the mines, but they didn't draw protesters—and, he noted, picketers tend to draw unwanted and international attention. And all of this is keeping operating costs down, Cutifani said, which is important in a volatile industry such as mining. With that explanation, the investor agreed that everything Anglo American was doing should continue, and remarked that no one had ever explained sustainability and ESG like that. Cutifani responded that it was an industry mistake. 'I've not had anybody who's had a problem with the word 'sustainability' when I put it in that context,' Cutifani said. OUT OF CONTEXT One of the problems, Cutifani said, is people don't understand how business works—or they take it all out of context. Cutifani said he tells people who didn't know what industry he works in that he is with one that has the most significant net positive net environmental footprint on earth. And when those people guessed which industry that might be, Cutifani said no one has ever said mining. But, he said, mining actually fits the bill. Minerals obtained through mining are used for fertilizers, which helps grow the food to feed the planet. Reservoirs are created for mining, and the industry creates methods to filter out contaminants so the water can be used for drinking and other purposes. Pipes that carry that water are made from metal that is mined, and the full infrastructure relies on metal—or plastic, which comes from petroleum that is also mined. Cutifani knows that the mining industry isn't perfect. There are many ways it can improve its environmental footprint, become more efficient, create less pollution and use less energy. But, he said, there are positive contributions they are making to the environment, and industry leaders shouldn't be afraid to talk about them. 'What we're trying to do is encourage people not to hide from the debate. Because if you hide from the debate, then it … becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy,' Cutifani said. 'If somebody says, 'These things are no good,' … we're going to go backwards in areas that ultimately have a very high cost to society.' ENGAGEMENT IS KEY Cutifani said that company leaders need to take charge. That often means doing things that might be uncomfortable and that some might not like, but it's vital. The newest white paper from the Council on Sustainability Transformation looks at how the current political situation might make some companies take more of a wait-and-see approach to environmental initiatives—and why they shouldn't. Businesses that are holding back could undermine their growth potential. The white paper points out that nearly 90% of individual investors around the globe are interested in putting their funds toward sustainable assets. Additionally, there's a thriving consumer market for sustainable items. For CPGs, the annual growth rate for more sustainable products is a third higher than their counterparts. There also could be opportunities to strategically bring together long-term sustainability goals with business and geopolitical ones. The study points out that these kinds of solutions are often overlooked because they require deep systems-level thinking. But some of these types of initiatives—like diversifying energy sources, altering supply chains or rethinking packaging—could save money, make a company more resilient in times of geopolitical or economic upheaval, and increase profitability. Engaging with everyone is important, Cutifani said, as is keeping your eyes on the long-term strategy of your company. Regardless of which politicians are in power and their viewpoints on sustainability matters, Cutifani said it is the CEO's responsibility to explain how the company creates value—and why company decisions relating to sustainability contribute to that value. 'You have to be the spokesperson for both your company and the industry, or you risk having the wrong debates threaten the survival of your company,' Cutifani said. 'And for those leaders that don't believe they've got to engage, they can scrub the word 'leader' from their name, because they're not,' Cutifani continued. 'That is the role of a leader: To ensure that we're in the debates and we're taking on the conversations to make sure we promote the value that we create, and secondly, we explain how we're going to do better on those things that we need to improve on.' COMINGS + GOINGS Wholesale food distributor United Natural Foods hired David Best as president and chief executive officer of retail, effective August 17. Best previously served as president and chief operating officer of Coborn's Inc., and has also held leadership roles at General Mills and Target. hired as president and chief executive officer of retail, effective August 17. Best previously served as president and chief operating officer of Coborn's Inc., and has also held leadership roles at General Mills and Target. Motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson appointed Artie Starrs as president and chief executive officer, effective October 1. Starrs most recently worked as CEO of Topgolf International, and he will succeed Jochen Zeitz, who is transitioning into a senior advisor role. appointed as president and chief executive officer, effective October 1. Starrs most recently worked as CEO of Topgolf International, and he will succeed Jochen Zeitz, who is transitioning into a senior advisor role. Communications infrastructure firm Crown Castle selected Christian Hillabrant as its next president and chief executive officer, effective September 15. Hillabrant previously worked as the CEO and chairman of the Management Board at Vantage Towers AG. Send us C-suite transition news at forbescsuite@ STRATEGIES + ADVICE Leaders often find themselves in high-pressure situations, and the way they handle themselves will make a huge difference. Bose CEO Lila Snyder explains how her time as a college cheerleader taught her the importance of poise in all situations. The honorees on this year's Forbes 50 Over 50 list show that savvy businesswomen build wisdom as time goes on. Several recipients shared pieces of advice that they wished they could have given themselves in the past. QUIZ Last week, President Trump called for the resignation of which company's CEO over their potential ties to China? A. Broadcom B. Motorola C. Texas Instruments D. Intel See if you got the answer right here.
