Sustainable Indoor Farming
Sustainable Indoor Farming is a cutting-edge certification scheme for the Vertical Farming Sector. Vertical Farming is a rapidly growing, cutting edge, technology-driven food production system in a controlled environment, where space, water, and nutrient efficiency is maximised through growing plants in vertically stacked soil-less substrates.
Sustainable Indoor Farming
About the certification
The certification standard was developed by Control Union, in collaboration with the Association for Vertical Farming, who are the standard managers. It comprises a set of sustainability criteria tailored to vertical farming, with consistent data collection and continuous improvement as core values. It ensures that they key environmental benefits of vertical farming – absence of pesticide use, stronger nutrient efficiency and a significant reduction in water use – are being realised.
Certification process
Certifications are granted based on the outcome of a two-part audit process, starting with a desk-based review of the production facility, followed by an in person visit on site. Once granted, certificates are valid for 4 years, dependant on successfully passing an annual surveillance audit, which is a reduced version of the initial process.
How you benefit
The benefits of getting certified by Control Union
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Robust label denoting that they are ensuring sustainable practices are in place, along with a continuous improvement plan
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Better market access, and to consumers understanding the environmental benefits of vertically farmed produce
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A global network of offices in more than 80+ countries
How can we help you?
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