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Programa ProTerra

The ProTerra Program is an international certification initiative developed and promoted by the ProTerra Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting sustainability in agricultural, food, and feed production systems.

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    ProTerra Programme

    About the standard

    The programme focuses on promoting responsible, transparent and traceable supply chains, ensuring respect for human and labour rights, the protection of biodiversity, the conservation of natural resources and, where applicable, the production and marketing of non-genetically modified (Non-GMO) materials.
    The ProTerra Foundation operates globally and works together with producers, industries, traders, logistics operators, companies in the food and animal nutrition sectors, and other participants in the value chain. Its mission is to support organisations in adopting more sustainable and responsible agricultural practices, helping to reduce environmental impacts, protect areas of high conservation value and strengthen corporate social responsibility.
    The ProTerra MRV (Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification) standard provides a robust framework for monitoring, reporting, and verifying social and environmental compliance in agricultural supply chains. Through independent audits, it helps organizations demonstrate traceability, risk management, and a commitment to supply chains free of deforestation and land conversion, in line with internationally recognized sustainability and due diligence requirements.

    Created in 2006, the ProTerra Standard is internationally recognised for establishing comprehensive criteria for social and environmental sustainability and the traceability of agricultural and agro-industrial supply chains. The standard includes requirements related to:

    • Legal compliance and management systems;
    • Human rights and responsible labour practices;
    • Engagement with workers and communities;
    • Biodiversity conservation and environmental management;
    • Absence of genetically modified organisms (Non-GMO);
    • Waste management and pollution control;
    • Water resource management;
    • Energy management and greenhouse gas emissions;
    • Good agricultural practices;
    • Traceability and chain of custody.

    The standard aims to promote the sustainable production of agricultural raw materials, encouraging continuous improvement in the environmental, social and economic performance of certified organisations. It also supports compliance with the demands of increasingly stringent national and international markets regarding ESG criteria, sustainability and transparency.

    Who can obtain ProTerra Certification?

    ProTerra Certification is applicable to organisations operating at different stages of the agricultural and agro-industrial supply chain, including:

    The certification can be applied globally to different agricultural crops and supply chain operations, covering everything from primary production to industrial processing and the marketing of products.

    To obtain certification, organisations must demonstrate compliance with the applicable principles, criteria and indicators of the ProTerra Standard and are assessed by independent certification bodies.

    Benefits of ProTerra Certification:

    ProTerra Certification can provide organisations with a range of benefits, including:

    • Strengthened environmental and social management;

    • Demonstration of compliance with international sustainability requirements;

    • Promotion of good agricultural and production practices;

    • Protection of biodiversity and ecosystems;

    • Greater supply chain traceability and transparency;

    • Promotion of human and labour rights;

    • Access to markets that demand sustainable and non-GMO raw materials;

    • Reduction of social, environmental and reputational risks; Greater credibility among customers, investors and stakeholders;

    • Contribution to ESG commitments and sustainable development.

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