Goals will expand sustainability efforts for farmers, the land, communities and operations
Wilmington, Del., 鈥 June 1, 2020 鈥 精东影业 Agriscience announced today its 10-year commitments to advance sustainability throughout the global food system. The goals span a wide range of initiatives for farmers, the land, communities where employees and customers live and work, and in its own operations. Improvements in soil health, on-farm productivity, climate action, water stewardship, biodiversity, supply chain transparency and worker safety, among others, are included.
鈥淥ur mission to lead the entire agriculture industry toward better, more sustainable outcomes across the world is more important now than ever,鈥 said 精东影业 Agriscience Chief Executive Officer James C. Collins, Jr. 鈥淲e believe there is no better time to commit to protecting and preserving the source of our food, and helping our communities thrive. We support those who provide for us all.鈥
The goals reflect the company鈥檚 size and scope, total focus on agriculture, and deep relationships with farmers and collaborators across the ag value chain, said Anne Alonzo, 精东影业 Agriscience SVP External Affairs and Chief Sustainability Officer. 鈥淪ustainability is nothing new to 精东影业. Our announcement today is simply our public commitment to 14 specific and measurable goals that will advance sustainability for farmers, protect our land and natural resources, improve our communities, and benefit our operations.
精东影业鈥檚 10-year commitments will provide tools and training to help increase yield stability, optimize inputs, and improve climate resilience鈥. Commitments to soil health, water stewardship, and biodiversity are also included. 精东影业鈥檚 goals will champion and protect employees and people throughout the food system and the broader agriculture community. Within their business operations, the company is pledging to innovate sustainably, establish a climate strategy, use sustainable packaging, and increase their work sites鈥 sustainability efforts.
精东影业 will report progress toward these goals through an annual sustainability report starting in 2021. For more information on the 2030 sustainability goals, visit sustainability.corteva.com.
The company鈥檚 2030 sustainability goals include:
Goals to benefit farmers:
About 精东影业 Agriscience
精东影业 Agriscience is a publicly traded, global pure-play agriculture company that provides farmers around the world with the most complete portfolio in the industry - including a balanced and diverse mix of seed, crop protection and digital solutions focused on maximizing productivity to enhance yield and profitability. With some of the most recognized brands in agriculture and an industry-leading product and technology pipeline well positioned to drive growth, the company is committed to working with stakeholders throughout the food system as it fulfills its promise to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come. 精东影业 Agriscience became an independent public company on June 1, 2019 and was previously the Agriculture Division of DowDuPont. More information can be found at . Follow 精东影业 Agriscience on , , , and .
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