73 Corporate Governance and Business Ethics Fostering Action on Climate Change FOSTERING RESPONSIBLE SUPPLY CHAINS Fostering an Inclusive Workplace Charting the Path to Sustainable Growth GRI Index Arise IIP | Sustainability Report 2023 Advisory Services: Expert advice backed by research and development to ensure adoption of green practices at the farm, bring about the right technical support and interventions. For instance, we have developed and guided farmers on a comprehensive package of practices for improved cultivation (organic practices, soil & land-use friendly practices, etc.). Leased demonstration-farms to highlight how to implement organic or green practices at the farm and provide handson training to all farmers. Invested in a host of technological advancements as part of our advisory services to farmers. This includes important information and forecasting around the weather conditions, traceability of crops and price discovery, among others. All-year-round support system via call centers, newsletters and pamphlets, marketing collaterals to ensure a meaningful dialogue, training modules, etc. Provision of input services: Single-window distribution channel for multiple agricultural inputs and initiatives. This includes single-window dissemination of certified seeds, biostimulants, seedlings, financial instrument offerings, insurance, and other inputs. The single-window model helps monitor and track farmer practices, procurement and conduct relevant trend analysis to inform decision-making. Farming machinery for farmers and provides support in leasing additional resources for agricultural operations at optimum prices for farmers. To boost a spirit of business-acumen building and entrepreneurship among communities, trainings and buildings entrepreneurial mindsets, avenues and opportunities for youth in local communities are also provided. To ensure minimal travel for agricultural needs, we have created procurement infrastructure within reach of the centers of production. Digital payments are also a key intervention to ensure direct sale reaches the farmer. Pillar II: Traceability and Risk Mitigation Across Our Supply Chains Our supply chain involves various partners such as farmers, cattle rearers, and other downstream players. We recognize that traceability is crucial in ensuring the success of our value chains, which extend beyond our operations. Currently, we are collaborating with more than 140,000 farmers in the production of soya and cashew crops. To overcome the challenge of traceability, we have launched Arise Farmer Information System (AFIS), which is a digital platformmanaged by agriculture experts. The platform has onboarded over 10,000 farmers and allows for real-time crop monitoring. Additionally, we have set up a toll-free call center that provides farmers with crop advisory and production support from agriculture experts in real-time. The data collected from these initiatives is used to drive supply chain improvements and evaluate responsible measures applied at each stage. We leverage technology across our initiatives, while ensuring that data is kept secure to respect farmer and supplier privacy. All of these efforts help us in our sustainability endeavors across our supply chains. Farming machinery for farmers and provides support in leasing additional resources for agricultural operations at optimum prices for farmers.
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