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Watercourses (rivers creek & streams) of different width |
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Lakes, Ponds and swampy sources |
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Slopes |
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Wetland RAMSAR Convention |
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Peatland |
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Habitat for migratory waterbird species protected by AEWA |
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Planting to the edge of waterways (rivers)
Apply the new criteria when replanting
Planting in drained areas
Planting on steep slopes, hill tops and mountains
Apply the new criteria when replanting :
Prohibit the use of fire for land preparation
a) Conduct an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) or an Environmental Impact Analysis (EIA) (in compliance with local requirements) for any agricultural development project :
b) Systematically carry out a High Conservation Value Study (HCV).
c) Systematically carry out a High Carbon Stock (HCS) study.
d) Prohibit the use of fire for land preparation.
a) High Conservation Value (HCV) areas as defined by the network of HCV ressource ( «HCV Ressource Network» ) and subject to verification by them (https://hcvnetwork.org) are protected and preserved.
b) High Carbon Value (HCS) areass defined by the HCS Stering Group ( «HCS Approch Stering Group» ) and subject to verification by them (https://highcarbonstock.org) are protected and preserved.
Biodiversity Criteria SIFCA
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Growing rubber trees consumes much less pesticides compared to other crops. However, the use of these pesticides may be necessary at different stages of cultivation and processing to protect trees and increase the efficiency of the process in general. Either way, SIPH takes into account the toxic human and environmental characteristics of chemical pesticides, and identifies highly hazardous pesticides using internationally recognized hazard groups and criteria.
Pesticides policy
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SIPH’s approach when it comes to waste management consists in processing them in order to obtain added value in accordance with the 3R principle (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle). The orientations for a progressive implementation are as follow:
SIPH applies sustainable business practices while maintaining always preserving environmental conditions. These efforts have been strengthened by several environmental standards and certifications, as well as by health, safety at work and quality certifications.
Environmental management systems — Requirements with guidance for use
First African producer of natural rubber, SIPH, aware of the importance of environmental stakes, places environment protection at the heart of its strategy and priorities on all its sites.
As our business is highly linked to nature, the fight against climate change, ecosystem balance, reasonable use of natural ressources and protection of biodiversity are an integral part of our working techniques in our agricultural and industrial activities on the entire chain of value of our products.
To implement a process of continuous improvement of our Environmental Management System in order to achieve the required environmental performance, we have set ourselves the following objectives:
To achieve the objectives set, we are committed to making the necessary resources available and counting on the involvement of all stakeholders for the performance of our Environmental Management system.
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SIPH’s main activity is the production and marketing of natural rubber. SIPH’s rubber plantations are all in West Africa. Natural rubber remains indispensable for the tyre industry.
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Following the December GPSNR General Assembly and the first 2022 Executive Committee, SIPH, represented by Marc Génot, will chair the Executive Committee for the coming year. This nomination proves the Group’s determination to move towards a more sustainable natural rubber supply chain worldwide and particularly in Africa.