MEMBERSHIP BASICS
Blue Diamond Accounting Staff: Louis Heinzer, Nandeta Sharma, and Erika Martin are preparing a delivery advance payment to be mailed out. Photo credit: Ben Goudie
Sustainability Expectations It is common for most major companies to have paperless as a baseline expectation when it comes to sustainability. Most companies have been heading in this direction for the last decade. This reduces CO2 emissions, limits paper consumption and cuts down on end stream waste. Certainly, we want to show our customers we are moving in a positive direction to maximize our favorable sustainability profile and maintain our business opportunities. Implementation Timeline The plan to make this happen begins with a “Direct Deposit Drive” starting this spring striving to get as many payees signed up as possible. This spring, we will send a letter and a direct deposit form to all member-growers who still need to sign up. Over the next year, we will continue to accelerate digital adoption by adding enhancements to our grower portal to make it easier to receive information and updates via the Blue Diamond Portal. The vision is for the Portal to become a simple and easy place to make updates and verify account information. We are working on an easier sign-on process, enhanced tech support, and smooth printing of statements and historical digital reports.
The timeline provides ample opportunity for member-growers to switch to direct deposit before a new policy takes effect for harvest 2026.
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