How We Align Our Commitment To The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) At Valent, we are dedicated to advancing sustainability in every aspect of our business. Alongside our parent company, Sumitomo Chemical, we support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) , a global framework of 17 interconnected goals designed to promote a more inclusive and sustainable world by 2030. These goals align closely with our long-standing commitment to environmental stewardship, innovation, and community engagement. While we acknowledge the significance of all 17 SDGs, we have strategically focused on five priority SDGs to make the greatest impact. These priorities are directly aligned with our core business and sustainability initiatives.
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, Infrastructure
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption & Production
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
SDG 4: Quality Education
SDG 5: Gender Equality
In this report, you will find concrete examples of how our efforts and initiatives align with these priority SDGs. Our ongoing measurement process captures and tracks contributions from our employees and our company, reinforcing our commitment to continuous improvement.
We foster quality education by partnering with programs such as FFA and AFA (Agriculture Future of America), promoting sustainable agriculture education. These, and other ag education partnerships, equip students with both classroom knowledge and hands-on experience, preparing
Valent continually invests in research and technology to drive sustainable innovation in agriculture. Our commitment to eco-friendly operations includes improving energy efficiency and incorporating sustainability across all facets of our business, from product development to infrastructure.
We actively promote gender equality through policies that comply with the Equal Pay Act and by fostering a diverse and inclusive culture through initiatives led by the Valent Council for Diversity and Inclusion. Our collaboration with MANRRS (Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences) further supports the development of diverse talent in the agricultural industry.
Through partnerships with CropLife America and other industry allies, we promote responsible consumption and work to reduce food waste. Our sustainability efforts work to expand science and education related to soil health research and practices.
Our commitment to ending hunger includes partnering with food banks and other organizations that tackle food insecurity. In addition, Valent’s innovative agricultural solutions support sustainable farming practices that boost productivity and help ensure food availability for all.
the next generation of agricultural leaders.
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