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International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISSC) Program
Worldwide demand for sustainably farms are certified annually through a Our CAR network is responsible for
produced products is rapidly growing. self-declaration form. Through ISCC Plus signing up growers and ensuring their
Many governments are mandating certification all commodities produced compliance in the program in order for
minimum levels of sustainability on certified farms can be marketed as them to be able to access these marketing
produced products. Viterra’s ability to sustainability certified. This year we had opportunities for their products. During
supply sustainably certified Canadian over 2000 producers certified through the the assessment period our origination
grain allows access to these developing program. This means that approximately teams work diligently to schedule on-farm
markets. Sustainably produced grains 9% of our commodities originated so far assessments and support growers during
provide the raw ingredients for many this year throughout Western Canada are these assessments. Our FOM’s and facility
different industrial, food, and feed end certified sustainable. operators also participate in audits each
products. Each year, a selection of farms are year to support our facility certifications.
Viterra Canada is certified under the assessed through a third party to ensure Each year the auditors are impressed with
International Sustainability and Carbon compliance with the program. Our the preparation and diligence of our staff.
Certification (ISSC) Program. We hold facilities are also audited by a third party A full list of our ISCC certified facilities and
certifications at each of our crush during this time. Through the certification more information on the program can be
facilities, port terminals, and most of our process we recently had 3 processing found on OurPlace.
country grain facilities. facilities, 8 grain elevators and 46 farms Thank you to all of those involved in the
As part of our certification, individual assessed. ISCC program!
Tradeshow round up
Throughout the year, we were active at • Gulfood in Dubai UAE, February 20-24 These are great opportunities to connect
several tradeshows across Canada and • Lethbridge Ag Expo in Lethbridge, AB, with producers in person and talk about
beyond, including: February 28 - March 2 how Viterra can help their businesses
• Crop Production Show in Saskatoon, • Natural Products Expo West in thrive. Thanks to everyone who took time
SK, January 9-12 Anaheim, FL, March 9-11 out of their busy schedules to represent
• St. Jean Farms Days in St. Jean, MB, • Smoky River Show SARDA in Falher, Viterra and make these shows a success!
January 10-11 AB, March 16-18
• Manitoba Ag Days in Brandon, MB, • Canada’s Farm Show in Regina, SK,
January 17-19 June 20-22
• Salon de L’agriculture in Becancour, • Thanks for Farming in Winkler, MB,
QC, January 17-19 July 26-27
• KMOT Ag Expo in Minot, ND, January • AgSmart in Olds, AB, August 1-2
25-27 • Expo-Champs in Saint-Liboire, QC,
• Crossroads Crop Conference in August 29-31
Edmonton, AB, January 24-26 • Anuga in Cologne, Germany, October
• Brokenhead Ag Days in Beasejour, 7-11
MB, February 1 • Agri-Trade in Red Deer, AB, November
• Agrivisions in Lloydminster, SK, 8-10
February 8-9 • Grain Expo as part of Agribition in Agri-Trade booth.
Regina, SK, November 20-21
Grower forum
Viterra hosts a producer customer Viterra’s customer forum is composed
forum for Viterra’s business leaders to of 10 representatives from leading
interact with a group of key customers Western Canadian farming communities
from across Western Canada. The forum and meets twice a year to discuss the
allows us to gain a better understanding agriculture industry, Viterra’s business
of the needs of key producers and how it activities, and relevant farming concerns
may affect Viterra’s product and service and opportunities.
offerings. It also helps to build loyalty, The group met in Vancouver on November
show appreciation and demonstrate 28 to provide a business update and
Viterra’s customer focus and desire to discuss pertinent industry topics,
improve our business model. followed by tours of the Port of Vancouver Grower Forum group in Vancouver.
and the Cascadia port terminal.
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