We are constantly progressing to be able to better utilise our natural resources and be accountable for our role in environmental preservation. This includes continually evaluation our processes and keeping up to date with the latest innovations and technological advancements regarding energy efficiency. We also focus on minimising fuel and water consumption.
Bronaar is a member of the Sustainability Initiative of South Africa (SIZA), a programme that promotes sound and ongoing improvement of ethical labour practices on South African fruit farms and pack houses.
Reducing our impact on the environment is a daily practice and we promote a culture of accountability among our workforce.
All household waste is recycled.
Groundwater that is retained through drainage is reused to irrigate crops.
VSD drives are installed on all pumps to regulate irrigation to be water efficient and the latest irrigation technology is researched and implemented.
Daily information regarding evaporation statistics and climate is used to irrigate in controlled conditions.
Peak electricity consumption times are avoided to save energy.
We invest in new and modern equipment that is energy and fuel-efficient.
We are transparent about our practices and regulate pesticide use strictly to ensure the health and safety of our workers and consumers worldwide. We have gained the necessary international certifications to satisfy the requirements of our quality-focused customers. Some of our top priorities are keeping our soil and water in top condition and samples are regularly taken to monitor them. High-quality crop care products are used to keep delivering outstanding crops.
Sustainability means different things to different people. At Bronaar it is a holistic term that incorporates a commitment to be responsible towards our natural and human resources. We ensure that we successfully produce our products on an ongoing basis without compromising the reserves for future generations. We want our children to find the same joy from nature that we do – with juicy fruit, clean water and air and greenery to give life to their surroundings. It also means that we must thrive as a business, as profits sustain us in being a socially responsible entity that invests in the sustainable development of our employees, our communities and our company while persistently fulfilling customer needs.
