People First: Myths and realities of social compliance
The road to achieving a social compliance certification can be a bumpy one. The Packer and Equitable Food Initiative are presenting a free webinar called Myths and Realities of Social Compliance, Tues., March 2 at 11:00 am CT.
This frank discussion among decision makers in agricultural operations will offer strategies and advice on how to implement social compliance as an investment, not a cost.
Register for this free event here.
This event will feature Karla Cook, certification manager for EFI, and Amalia Zimmerman-Lommel, director of social responsibility and human resources for Andrew & Williamson Fresh Produce/Good Farms.
Cook, who also manages the EFI Standards Committee, and Zimmerman-Lommel, who helped Andrew & Williamson/Good Farms accomplish certification at all internal farms in Mexico and two in the U.S., will speak about:
- How social compliance translates to investing in management systems;
- How implementing responsible practices to comply with social audits leads to improved business performance; and
- How agricultural operations can begin working toward a social compliance certification.
Register for this free event here.
