McCain recently achieved the Global ISO 14001:2015 certification. This global certification is given to companies that manage to follow the voluntary standards, as set by ISO 14001:2015, that manage environmental responsibilities in a systematic manner.
McCain implemented strategies, globally, that aimed to reduce the impact the business has on the environment through its activities, products and services. The focus is on controlling the waste produced in every aspect of the business in terms of air pollution, the use of energy, recycling as well as water usage and management.
In South Africa specifically, McCain has initiated internal projects to improve irrigation scheduling on farms and water efficiency within its plants. Each McCain plant has a dedicated water usage team that reviews usage results daily and proposes gap closing measures, covering aspects such as water cascading, process refinements and different process technologies. This water utilisation strategy has seen a 42% reduction in water wastage at the Springs plant, and a 23% reduction at the Delmas facility over the past two years.
The Global ISO 14001:2015 certification is a great accomplishment for McCain globally and illustrates the commitment, of all McCain teams across the world, to sustainable business practices that focus on reducing environmental waste.
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