ProTerra Certification - how did it begin?

Environmental sustainability and social responsibility are now boardroom issues for most companies. Companies with international brands and global supply chains often find these aspects challenging. Cert ID has a successful track record in creating and delivering practical and robust certification programs for the food and feed industries worldwide and was called upon to apply its expertise in this emerging sector.

Why should businesses be concerned about environmental sustainability and social responsibility?

Astute businesses recognize that, in the longer term, poor environmental and social practices adversely affect their bottom line. So, effectively handling these problems makes good business sense. Furthermore, we have a collective responsibility to safeguard the environment for future generations.

Why is ProTerra Certification important?

Consumers are increasingly making spending choices according to their conscience, and environmental and social issues are high on the list. Consumers are well informed through the Internet and 24/7 news coverage and respond just as quickly. Thus what can be an environmental issue one week directly affects sales the next. Companies feel they need a social and environmental policy, but have difficulty demonstrating to their supply chain and to the consumer that they are serious about such issues.

ProTerra solves the problem.

How does this affect me?

Every culture, whether first world or third world, faces social and environmental challenges that affect the way we live. Examples of social exploitation and irreparable environmental damage can be found in every country. A ProTerra certified company can demonstrate that they avoid such practices and are committed to improve society and the world in which we live.

ProTerra certification is a practical tool for industry to bring about a positive change and do the right thing. Moreover ProTerra provides a structure in which even the best companies can implement a systematic program of continuous improvement.

Interested in ProTerra Certification?

Contact one of Genetic ID’s Senior Technical Advisors.
Phone: 641-472-9979
Email: info@genetic-id.com