Month: June 2023

ST. LOUIS, June 7, 2023 /3BL Media/ – Today, Field to Market: The Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture™ announced their Gold Level Equivalence against SAI Platform’s new FSA 3.0, which is the highest possible rating. This update strengthens Field to Market and SAI Platform ‘s Equivalency Agreement announced in 2017.

The Farm Sustainability Assessment (FSA) enables food and drink businesses to assess, improve, and validate on-farm sustainability in their supply chains. It aims to drive relevant and demonstrable continuous improvement of on-farm social, environmental, and business performance through supply chain collaboration and fostering a common understanding of sustainable agriculture. As part of the Equivalency Module, Field to Market’s Fieldprint Platform™ is viewed as an accepted means of fulfilling the requirements of the FSA.

With this equivalency added to the Fieldprint Platform, users will be able to achieve FSA Bronze, Silver or Gold Level Equivalence after completing the Field to Market’s Fieldprint Platform and answering up to 22 questions. This benchmark enables a streamlined process to support Field to Market members in advancing sustainable agriculture in the U.S. These 22 questions further expand Platform questions and hone in on topics including farm management & community, health & safety, crop protection, nutrient management, and biodiversity.

The updated Equivalency Module allows participating farmers utilizing the Fieldprint Platform’s outcomes-based, metrics-driven sustainability approach to tap into a global verification framework and benchmark reference for many sustainable farming schemes.

“It is exciting to bring an updated equivalence level to the Fieldprint Platform, enhancing the sustainability assessment tools available to members interested in reporting on their global supply chains,” says Field to Market President Scott Herndon. “U.S. farmers who are able to demonstrate improvement in operations’ sustainability through our outcomes-based metrics gain additional value through the enhanced recognition in global markets offered through SAI Platform’s FSA program.”

Joe Rushton, FSA Director, said, “We are pleased to continue our collaboration with Field to Market and celebrate their efforts in promoting sustainability among U.S. farmers. The FSA remains committed to fostering a harmonized approach to sustainability across various crops and sourcing regions, and we recognize the significant value that Field to Market brings towards achieving this goal. We firmly believe that this collaboration harnesses the best of both our organizations, enhancing our ability to support our members and facilitate the recognition of their sustainability initiatives.”

This update provides greater efficiency in helping members measure and assess the sustainability performance of their supply chains through improved alignment between the foremost agricultural sustainability initiatives worldwide.

Contact

Katrina Stacey, Field to Market, 202-230-3861, kstacey@fieldtomarket.org

Joe Iveson, SAI Platform, jiveson@saiplatform.org

About Field to Market

Field to Market: The Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture™ brings together a diverse group of grower organizations; agribusinesses; food, feed, beverage, restaurant and retail companies; conservation groups; universities and public sector partners to focus on defining, measuring and advancing the sustainability of food, feed, fiber and fuel production. Field to Market is comprised of over 180 members representing all facets of the U.S. agricultural supply chain, with members employing more than 5 million people and representing combined revenues totaling over $1.5 trillion. For more information, visit www.fieldtomarket.org.

About SAI Platform

The Sustainable Agriculture Initiative Platform (SAI Platform) is a global food and beverage industry platform for developing sustainable agriculture solutions through member-driven pre-competitive collaboration. SAI Platform connects members and external stakeholders to catalyse change and establish sustainable agriculture as a pre-requisite for doing business throughout the food and drink supply chain. To find out more at www.saiplatform.org

NEW ORLEANS, June 7, 2023 /3BL Media/ – Entergy has been named a 2023 honoree of The Civic 50, Points of Light’s prestigious annual list recognizing the top community-minded companies in the United States. This is the eighth time Entergy has been part of this list. Entergy was also recognized as this year’s Utilities Sector Leader.

Points of Light, the world’s largest nonprofit dedicated to accelerating people-powered change, based the list on the results of its annual survey and honored Entergy for its corporate social responsibility initiatives, ongoing service to its communities and positive societal impact.

“For over a century, Entergy has remained committed to making a positive impact where we work, live and serve. This award is a testament to the shared commitment of our employees and community partners to strengthen and empower our communities,” said Patty Riddlebarger, Entergy’s vice president of corporate social responsibility. “We are honored to receive this recognition for eight years and to be named as this year’s Utilities Sector Leader. We look forward to continuing our legacy of making a difference in our communities.”

With roots in its communities for more than 100 years, Entergy is a nationally recognized leader in sustainability and corporate citizenship. Since 2018, Entergy has delivered more than $100 million in economic benefits each year to local communities through philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy. In 2022, Entergy employees and retirees contributed more than 100,000 volunteer hours valued at $3.3 million.

“Companies play a critical role in creating thriving, participatory communities,” said Diane Quest, interim president and CEO, Points of Light. “Companies like Entergy set a model for others, showing how to best use employee talent, business assets and integration to create meaningful impact, and we’re thrilled to uplift and celebrate their work as an honoree of The Civic 50 2023.”

Now in its eleventh year, The Civic 50 is a national standard for corporate citizenship and showcases how leading companies are moving social impact, civic engagement and community to the core of their business. The Civic 50 honorees are companies with annual U.S. revenues of at least $1 billion and are selected based on four dimensions of their corporate citizenship and social impact programs: investment of resources and volunteerism, integration across business functions, institutionalization through policies and systems and impact measurement.

The Civic 50 is the only survey and ranking system that exclusively measures corporate involvement in communities.

View the full report and see the full list of The Civic 50 honorees for 2023.

About Entergy

Entergy (NYSE: ETR) is a Fortune 500 company that powers life for 3 million customers through our operating companies in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. We’re investing in the reliability and resilience of the energy system while helping our region transition to cleaner, more efficient energy solutions. With roots in our communities for more than 100 years, Entergy is a nationally recognized leader in sustainability and corporate citizenship. Since 2018, we have delivered more than $100 million in economic benefits each year to local communities through philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy. Entergy is headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, and has approximately 12,000 employees. Learn more at entergy.com and follow @Entergy on social media. #WePowerLife