Sustainable Castor Association

Our vision is a castor sector with sustainable producer communities and assured supply chains. The aim is to improve the livelihood of castor farmers and contracted workers by supporting them to optimise yield and reduce environmental impact.

Achievements

2,700+

Farmers

4,000+

Hectares

5,000+

Tonnes

About SuCCESS Code

Development

Of The Code

Innovation

In The Code

The Need

For The Code

How was the code developed

The code is developed as far as possible in accordance with globally accepted principles and local stakeholder involvement with clear social, economic and environmental objectives. The code has been developed by Solidaridad with support from Jayant Agro, BASF & Arkema & inputs received from castor experts, universities and suppliers.

What is innovative in the Castor code?

Ownership: Code is developed, owned and managed by Indian Castor industry stakeholders

Smallholders: Brings in smallholders into sustainability fold. These groups were so far not part of the sustainable supply chains in India.

Support: Invests in highly experienced field staff and field offices to assist the producers to be compliant with the code.

Why We Need A Castor Code?

More and more consumers globally are insisting that the products they pay for are sourced sustainably. This is no longer a western phenomenon. The Indian consumer is also becoming more aware and will soon demand that brands deliver sustainably sourced products. Which consumer would not like a safe product, which has been sourced in a way that has a positive impact on the livelihood of thousands of people and also the environment?

Program Contact Persons

Resource persons who make this happen

Rajesh Bhatia

Program Management

rajesh.bhatia@solidaridadnetwork.org

Castor Secretariat

@solidaridadnetwork.org

Using good agricultural practices to increase yield and farmer income

Enabling better health and safety practices, and respecting human rights

Efficiently using water resources and Maintaining soil fertility

Driving adoption of good waste management practices