Are you ready to lead? Using responsible business conduct to address risks in avocado businesses

Year of publication2024

AuthorFAO

PublisherFAO

AbstractResponsible business conduct (RBC), implemented through due diligence, can help avocado producers and businesses improve the sustainability of their operations and gain or maintain access to markets. By adopting RBC and due diligence processes, businesses can mitigate social and environmental risks, avoid financial losses, and enhance long-term profitability. To support this effort, the Responsible Fruits Project prepared the guide "Responsible business conduct in the avocado industry: a guide for producers and exporters," which focuses on Step 2 of the due diligence process: identifying and prioritizing risks of negative impacts, and provides strategies for addressing these risks as outlined in Step 3 (cease, remedy, prevent, and/or mitigate risks). This technical brief summarizes the guide’s content and aims to introduce readers to implementing RBC and due diligence in the avocado sector.

 

ThemeResponsible Business Conduct (RBC) in Agriculture, Responsible Global Value Chains, Responsible Agricultural Supply

Product typeBook (series)

SeriesSustainable Tropical Fruits Series (Technical Briefs)

Areas of workEmerging Trends, Challenges and Opportunities

Keywordsavocados; tropical fruits; business enterprises; responsible investment; market access; sustainable development; due diligence; support measures