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LEAF Marque News & Information
The latest news and information from LEAF Marque.
- Behind the scenes at retailers: recommendations for corporate targets on green issues
Green to the core? is a Consumer Focus report that looks at how the UK’s top nine supermarkets rate on how well they help customers make sustainable choices and how they inform consumers about sustainability issues. The report uses mystery shopping to reflect the everyday consumer experience. However, the sustainability of supermarkets is also reliant on activities behind the scenes. We have, therefore, looked at the nine companies’ publicly available information on environmental commitments to understand the progress being taken behind the scenes on key green issues. Based on this research, we are able to offer recommendations for further action.
Published 03/12/09 - LEAF Guidance notes on pollinating insects and bees
These guidance notes set out the views of LEAF on the decline of pollinating insects and in particular the sudden and dramatic fall of honey bee populations and its potential threat to agriculture. They also provide some practical points on minimising impacts associated with farming activities, plus creating and maintaining wildlife habitats for pollinating insects.
Published 24/11/09 - LEAF Policy Statement for concentrated production areas
As the demand for high quality food production has increased, areas of intensive production have developed globally where there are favourable conditions. This is manifested by large scale use of protected cropping such as plastic greenhouses and associated issues like high water demand.
Published 24/11/09 - Important Information for LEAF Marque growers
Published 13/11/09 - LEAF Marque Training 2009/10 timetable and booking form
LEAF can offer training courses for farmers, certification bodies and technical staff to enable them to implement IFM and understand the process of certification. The two day courses can be arranged where there is demand.
Published 18/08/09 - Sustainable food - A guide for hospitals
This document outlines "How can hospitals assure sustainable food service provision?" it quotes LEAF Marque as an option and gives further information on LEAF Marque.
Published 04/06/09 - Changes to LEAF Marque Global Standard V8.0
E:mail sent to all LEAF Marque growers and certification bodies about changes to the standard, custody and warranty and the new indicators for water.
Published 17/04/09 - LEAF Farming as Way Forward to Improve Competitiveness of Scottish Farming
The Scottish Government is supporting farmers to join LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming), and carry out the tried and tested LEAF Audit and add value to their produce through LEAF Marque.
Published 25/04/08