MILLEN, GA - We recently learned that the Southeast Produce Council (SEPC), in partnership with Measure to Improve, will be hosting a live, virtual training session called Sustainability Essentials: Kickstart Your Organization's Sustainability Journey. It will take place on January 15, 2025, featuring presentations, polls, and interactive Q&A.

“Join SEPC for a live, interactive, 90-minute virtual training session hosted by Measure to Improve, the fresh produce industry’s go-to sustainability experts,” Kristin Yerecic Scott, Chair of SEPC, shared in a video from the association. “This session will guide you through foundational sustainability concepts and practical steps to help your organization start or enhance its sustainability efforts.”

Participants can expect to leave this training with more confidence and knowledge about starting or evolving their sustainability programs within their organization, according to an announcement from SEPC.

As the industry embarks on our journey toward a more sustainable future, SEPC is pleased to share insights from some esteemed industry leaders who highlight the environmental, social, and economic benefits of sustainable practices and underscore the critical role each of us plays in this mission. SEPC hopes their perspectives will inspire and motivate you to integrate sustainability into your own operations.

This free training is tailored for SEPC members and professionals who are:

• New to sustainability or launching their company’s first sustainability program
• Sales teams and retail buyers looking to understand the value of sustainability and its growing importance in the marketplace
• Leaders eager to create meaningful environmental and social impacts within their organizations

This training is not designed for:

• Experienced sustainability practitioners with well-established programs
• Professionals seeking advanced sustainability training or certification-only content

After attending this virtual training, participants will be able to:

1. Sustainability Foundations: Explain the triple-bottom-line approach (environmental, social, and economic principles) and how it applies to their organization.
2. Industry Trends and Drivers: Articulate how pressing challenges, such as climate change, resource scarcity, social equity, consumer expectations, and regulatory trends, impact the produce industry.
3. Benefits of Sustainability: Describe how sustainability initiatives can drive cost savings, enhance brand reputation, and improve employee engagement.
4. Actionable First Steps: Use practical guidance to assess sustainability priorities, set goals, and create a sustainability culture within their organization.
5. Tracking Progress: Leverage tools and metrics to measure and demonstrate their sustainability progress.

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