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African magic mixed with cutting edge green technology

Elizabeth Dlamini, herbalist and skincare adviser to a whole of local women, has skin that glows. She beams as she explains why. “Here in the Royal Kingdom of Swaziland we proud of our plants that we use in our traditional beauty regimes. Our grandmothers taught us how to prepare cosmetics from the oil of the Marula nut”. Now, Ubuntu Natural is bringing Swaziland’s best-kept beauty secret to the international cosmetics market.

Atlantic Canada Best Atlantic Canada Best Management Practices Program

Syngenta is a global agribusiness company with more than 24,000 employees in over 90 countries. The company is a leader in crop protection and ranks third in the high-value commercial seeds market. Syngenta Canada operates two research facilities that go beyond products and services to support commodity-based innovation in areas including bio-fuels and health benefits. Globally, Syngenta invests over $1 billion per year in research. The Canadian head office is in Guelph, Ontario, with about 250 employees spread throughout Canada.

CCA Environmental Stewardship Award CCA Environmental Stewardship Award

The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) was established in 1932 and acts as the national “voice” of Canada’s 86,000 beef producers. The CCA is a non-profit federation of eight provincial member associations. The CCA board of directors consists of 27 producers representing eight provinces. It carries out day-to-day business in support of the industry and provides the leadership and unity necessary to for the beef industry to speak as one voice. The beef industry is the largest source of farm cash receipts in Canada. In 2008, the sale of cattle and calves totalled $6.59 billion or just over 14% of total cash receipts (including crops). Canada’s beef industry contributes approximately $25 billion to the Canadian economy annually.

Planting trees in the Philippines to preserve biodiversity

In the Philippines, Pioneer Hi-Bred is carrying out a reforestation program that aims to positively impact its environment so that the company can benefit from improved water and soil conditions. It demonstrates that corporation involvement in biodiversity conservation projects can positively impact business prospects.

Growing a staple food with less water & fewer GHG emissions in India

Committed to conserving more water than it uses in India, PepsiCo has engaged in a water use reduction program in agriculture, a sector that accounts for over 85% of the country’s water consumption, and which offers significant water saving opportunities.

The Round Table on Responsible Soy Association (RTRS)

http://www.responsiblesoy.org/

The (RTRS) is a multi-stakeholder initiative which aims to facilitate a global dialogue on soy production that is economically viable, socially equitable and environmentally sound. It provides stakeholders and interested parties – producers, social organizations, business, and industry - with the opportunity to jointly develop global solutions leading to responsible soy production.

• Halt conversion of areas with high conservation value
• Promote best management practices
• Ensure fair working conditions
• Respect land tenure claims

Common Code for the Coffee Community (4C Association)

http://www.4c-coffeeassociation.org/en/

The 4C Association is a collaboration of producers, trade, industry, and civil society working to enhance the sustainability of the coffee sector. It has a code of conduct which makes specific reference to biodiversity conservation, and is supported by a verification system and support mechanisms.

Japan Eco-system Farming Association (JEFA)

http://www.npo-jefa.com/

JEFA is a non-profit organization for the certification of organically grown produce, and also provides resources and training on sustainable farming techniques.

Tanada Network

http://www.tanada.or.jp/

The Tanada Network supports the conservation of terraced paddy fields through guidance and best practices. The network considers terraced paddy fields to be more than just good farmland, but a biodiversity and tourist resource as well.

Zenkoku Ringyou Kairyou Fukyuu Kyoukai

http://www.ringyou.or.jp/

A national organization for improvement and propagation of forestry management. They support sustainable forestry management and the promotion of agricultural in mountain villages.