Sustainable business practices encompass economic and social development while managing and protecting environmental resources. Sustainable practices aim to meet the needs of today, without compromising future generations’ ability to meet their needs. Gafta encourages its members around the world to operate sustainably in their local and global environments through participation the wide range of statutory and voluntary initiatives available.

The Gafta Sustainability Pledge provides members with public recognition of their commitment to sustainable business practices. It enables members to promote their sustainable practices in one place and provides them with a simple, visual means of publicly demonstrating their commitment by using the Sustainability Pledge logo. Through the Sustainability Pledge, and the work Gafta carries out in this area, members will benefit from an increased awareness of sustainable business practices in our sector, which in turn enables them to meet consumer demand for sustainable goods, to meet public and private procurement requirements, and to meet their own company objectives.