PILLAR # 1
LEADERSHIP
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PILLAR # 1
The first pillar of AB ’ s sustainability strategy centres around developing rural economies and its commitment to building vibrant and diverse supply chains . Through this pillar , AB aims to increase the prosperity of local communities , changing the influence of its supply chain from an agricultural base . “ We ’ re looking at the kind of people we work with , whether they ’ re out-growers , or from distribution , logistics , services or suppliers and thinking : How can we increase the prosperity of those people while , at the same time , actually partnering with them to make great changes in our supply chain , and ultimately in some of our locations ? How can we make sure our farms are the best and sustainable ?” In each of its operational territories , AB is eager to bring small hold farmers – through cooperatives , associations or in block farms – into its supply chain to ensure that it has sustainable cane for the future . Governments and international donors can then partner with AB to create real change on the ground ,
APRIL 2019