Sustainability
The INC is committed to the sustainable growth of the industry.
INC Manifesto
The INC publicly calls for the nut and dried fruit industry to accelerate sustainability commitments that are tangible, quantifiable and measurable. The INC believes that all actors throughout the supply chain can take action to tangibly improve and communicate how the industry has an impact on sustainability and contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Industry Sustainability Survey
The INC conducted a survey among the members of the Statistics Committee, aiming to provide an overview of the industry’s sustainability-oriented programs and measures. Overall results all over top producing countries showed that:
Good farming practices are being implemented as farmers became more aware of their impact in the environment.
Water use is being improved through more efficient irrigation systems and more efficient varieties –in terms of resources use– are also being cultivated.
Renewable energies are being implemented in farms and production facilities, and by-products are being repurposed, reducing waste and, indirectly, CO2 emissions.