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Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI)
The Global Food Safety Initiative is coordinated by CIES – The Food Business Forum. Its mission is the continuous improvement in food safety management systems to ensure confidence in the delivery of safe food to consumers.
GlobalGAP
GlobalGAP is a private sector body that sets voluntary standards for the certification of agricultural products around the globe. The GlobalGAP standard is primarily designed to assure food safety by minimizing the detrimental environmental impact of farming operations, reducing the use of chemical input and ensuring a responsible approach to worker health and safety as well as animal welfare.
Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
The Global Reporting Initiative is an international multi-stakeholder initiative that provides an international standard for environmental and social reporting and defines guidelines and key performance indicators.
GSCP
GSCP is a CIES – The Food Business Forum-driven program for companies who want to harmonize their existing efforts in order to deliver a shared, consistent and global approach for the continuous improvement of working conditions in global supply chains.
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Incineration
Incineration of waste material converts the waste into incinerator bottom ash, flue gases, particulates, and heat, which can in turn be used to generate electric power.
International Labour Organization (ILO)
The International Labour Organization is the United Nations’ specialized agency that seeks the promotion of social justice and internationally-recognized human and labor rights.