Extensions of the certification offer in the field of sustainability
With the adoption of the EU Commission’s so-called Green Deal, German economic stakeholders will increasingly need to engage with sustainable corporate management in the future. Sustainability is not a new concept: it has been deeply rooted in forestry since the early 18th century. At that time, sustainability was defined as the practice of only harvesting as much wood from the forest as could naturally regrow.
Today, the EU Taxonomy, the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), and the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act in particular are driving increased urgency in German agriculture to design and document sustainable practices transparently.
The DLG Sustainability Certificate: Goals and Process
The sustainability standard of the DLG pursues important objectives such as the protection of soil, water, air, and biodiversity, improvement of climate impacts and energy efficiency, optimization of fertilization and crop protection, as well as strengthening the economic viability and competitiveness of farms. Furthermore, training for farm managers and employees as well as ensuring food safety and hygiene are part of the standard. The certification process includes several steps: data collection and auditing, evaluation of the assessment, certificate issuance (Bronze, Silver, or Gold), and follow-up audits.
Tentacontrol Expands Its Service Portfolio
To support agricultural farms in this transformation, Tentacontrol GmbH plans to include certification according to the DLG Sustainability Standard in the field of arable farming in its service portfolio. The individual sustainability profile of the farm is calculated based on 23 indicators from the areas of ecology, social, economy, and management.
Upon completion, participating farms receive a certificate that not only documents their sustainable orientation but also facilitates access to cheaper loans, better insurance conditions, and participation in public tenders.
“With the future expansion of our certification offerings in the field of sustainability, we are rounding off our service portfolio in the agricultural sector and can significantly help shape the transformation process in agriculture,” says Christoph von Bismarck, Managing Director of Tentacontrol GmbH.
More information about our diverse range of services can be found on our website:
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About Tentacontrol GmbH
Tentacontrol has been a market player since 1994, conducting inspections in the food and non-food sectors. With neutral classification and weighing of slaughter animal carcasses, we are among the leading classification companies in Germany. Since 1999, Tentacontrol GmbH has been an accredited certification body for various systems in the food sector. Additionally, Tentacontrol’s inspectors are active nationwide in diverse areas of the non-food sector. Since 2017, Tentacontrol has been a member of the Tentamus Group.