Day: December 3, 2022

SA Spotlight on Voluntary Sustainability Standards

Panellists: Dr Achna Negi, Professor in International Trade, Nehru University, India, Lorena Jaramillo Castro, UNCTAD, Sixolile Ngcobo, Commission on Gender Equality, South Africa

With 500 eco labels in 199 countries, across 25 industries, US$ 50 billion total sustainable production value and organic product sales of US$ 70 billion, sustainable production is not only better for the environment but is also big business. ** And according to research 66% of consumers are willing to pay a premium for sustainable […]