TO DO : A INTRODUCTION COVERING THESE TOPICS

company name : PRO AGRO

company sector : AGRICULTURE

product : WHEAT

You are working for a fictional company from a sector of your choice (such as agriculture, manufacturing, services, telecommunications etc.) based in a country of your choice (you are encouraged to select a country you are NOT familiar with, e.g. Canada if you are an international student).

Jackie (she/her), the owner and CEO of the company, was recently invited to a conference and heard a very inspiring talk on sustainability and how it was becoming the "new normal" for businesses in the 21st century. She would like her company to do more about it, but she is not entirely convinced that there is a business case, and she is also afraid that this could be very difficult.

Jackie remembered that you had some training on sustainability and assigned you to research the matter further.

1.

Sustainability is the ability of an organization to continue its operations over time. CSR is Corporate Social Responsibility, which is a company's commitment to operating in an ethical and sustainable manner.

2.

The top three sustainability challenges in the agriculture sector are:

1. Soil erosion and degradation

2. Pesticide and fertilizer pollution

3. Water scarcity

3.

Businesses in the agriculture sector face many sustainability challenges, including climate change, water scarcity, soil health, food waste, and biodiversity loss.

climate change: Agricultural businesses are feeling the effects of climate change, which is reducing crop yields, causing more extreme weather events, and leading to increased pests and diseases. To adapt to a changing climate.

water scarcity: With increasing water scarcity, many agricultural businesses are finding it difficult to irrigate their crops. Some companies are using irrigation techniques that use less water, such as drip irrigation and micro-irrigation. They are also using water-efficient crops, such as drought-tolerant varieties.

soil health: Soil health is declining due to unsustainable farming practices, leading to decreased crop yields. To improve soil health, some companies are using cover crops, crop rotation, and organic farming practices.

4.

1. Jackie should increase the company's focus on sustainability.

2. Jackie should research how other companies in the sector are approaching sustainability.

3. Jackie should develop a sustainability plan for the company