Certified Operator (Certification Applicant) | Tropical Mac EPZ Limited |
Place, Country | Embu, Kenya |
Certified Products | macadamia nuts kernels | |||||
Certification Programme | Fair for Life - Social & Fair Trade Certification |
Performance Rating |
Chapter | Content of the Fair For Life - Social & Fair Trade Programme | Maximum | Rating | |||||
1 | Core Principles and Values | 12 | 12 | |||||
2 | Commitment to and Management of Fair Trade Policy | 27 | 10 | |||||
3 | Respect of Human Rights and Decent Working Conditions | 211 | 133 | |||||
4 | Respect of the Environment | 137 | 82 | |||||
5 | Local Development and Community Relations | 14 | 8 | |||||
6 | Trading and Supply chain relations | 25 | 13 | |||||
7 | Empowerment | 20 | 12 | |||||
8 | Traceability, Transparency and Respect of the Consumer | 7 | 4 | |||||
9 | Managing Certification and Performance | 42 | 30 | |||||
Total Score Performance Rating | 304 | |||||||
Certification for fair trade and responsible supply chains |
Impact, special achievements & commitments | Tropical Mac Epz limited(TML) was incorporated in February 2018 and is located at outskirts of Embu town along Embu-Kibugu Road. The choice of the location was broadly influenced by the large number of small-scale macadamia farmers in the region which typifies the Kenya’s production. At TML, we specialize in the processing of premium macadamia nuts sourced from carefully selected growers, our state-of-the-art processing facility adheres to stringent food safety & quality control measures to ensure that our products meet the highest international standards. Sustainability is a core value at TML. We are committed to environmentally responsible practices including; water conservation, energy efficiency, and waste reduction. Our growers follow sustainable agricultural practices, ensuring the long-term viability of the macadamia nut industry and the preservation of the natural ecosystem. | |||||||
Reached percentage of the applicable Total Norm Points for the overall performance |
Percentage | 67 % | |||||||
Date of Certification |
First | 22.04.2024 | |||||||
Last Update | - | |||||||