Standard Owner Benchmark - MPS GROUP

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The MPS Group, also known as Milieu Programma Sierteelt (Environmental Program for Horticulture), is a Dutch organization that focuses on sustainability and environmental certification in the horticulture sector. It was founded in 1995 and operates as a non-profit entity.

MPS Group offers various certification and sustainability programs tailored for different aspects of the horticulture industry, including flowers, plants, and bulbs. These programs aim to promote environmentally friendly practices, reduce the use of chemicals, conserve natural resources, and ensure social responsibility within the sector.

Key initiatives and programs offered by MPS Group include:

-MPS-ABC: This certification program focuses on environmental performance in the horticulture sector, including energy consumption, water usage, and the responsible use of crop protection agents. It provides a benchmark for companies to assess and improve their environmental performance.

-MPS-GAP: This program emphasizes good agricultural practices (GAP) within the horticulture industry, ensuring the safety, traceability, and quality of horticultural products. It includes aspects such as food safety, hygiene, and responsible use of chemicals.

-MPS-Socially Qualified (MPS-SQ): This initiative focuses on social sustainability within the horticulture sector, ensuring fair and safe working conditions, compliance with labor laws, and respect for human rights.

-MPS-ProductProof: This certification program verifies the absence of specific chemical residues in horticultural products, providing transparency and reassurance to customers regarding the safety and quality of the products.

MPS Group works closely with horticulture businesses, farmers, suppliers, and industry stakeholders to promote sustainable practices, encourage transparency, and drive positive change in the sector. Their certifications and sustainability programs help horticulture companies improve their environmental performance, enhance product quality, meet market requirements, and communicate their sustainability efforts to customers and partners.

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Governance

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Buy Side Availability

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Digital Accessibility

How easy is it for innovative new companies, startups, and local retailers to have the same access and affordable pricing models to use standard information in digital applications.

Supply Side Digitization

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How our Standard Owner Benchmark® Works?

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This is a benchmark to help companies understand which standards should be part of a sustainable procurement plan. Further, the benchmark allows standard setting schemes, i.e. "Standard Owners", to benchmark their performance versus industry peers.