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WE ARE THE FRESH PRODUCE INDUSTRY S GO TO SUSTAINABILITY EXPERTS

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Sustainability is a means to promote growth manage risks and is becoming an essential factor in today s buying decisions Measure to Improve provides the experience and leadership to assist companies accurately measure their sustainability effort improve it and effectively communicate it to the stakeholder in and outside the organization Every program is customized for the specific needs of the client Here is an overview of our services

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CORE SERVICES Planting the Seed Index is intended to provide clients with a baseline overview of their current sustainability efforts using Measure to Improve s twelve Key Performance Indicators KPIs http www measuretoimprovellc com kpis Based on international standards and industry recognized practices the index is a practice based approach to evaluate the sustainability of an agricultural operation Within 3 to 4 weeks we will organize and document your operation s current sustainability initiatives while identifying opportunities to improve your overall sustainability portfolio Benefits of Planting the Seed Index A quick evaluation of your organizations overall sustainability efforts A unique tool for companies who want to define their sustainability priorities and take action

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Measure to Improve is experienced in collecting organizing and visualizing an operation s Key Performance Indicator achievements into a customized Sustainability Dashboard taking the frustration and time out of data management Our desktop audits identify data gaps and opportunities for additional data needed to validate improvements for sustainability efforts made across the organization Benefits of Harvesting the Data Efficient data collection housed in one centralized and easy to use location A customized dashboard that supports multiple levels of analysis to help make operational and managerial decisions and track KPI s progress over time Readily available data can be used to respond to supplier surveys validate compliance with regulatory mandates apply for industry s awards justify long term capital investments and show process improvements Measure to Improve will implement specific KPI programs that support a client s current sustainability efforts MTI uses industry established methods nationally and internationally recognized standards Services include creating a Sustainability Dashboard assessing current KPI statuses and identifying opportunities for improvement and costs savings We will also facilitate comprehensive work plans and implementation projects to help achieve short medium and long term sustainability goals Benefits of Growing the KPI In house support from a team of sustainability professionals and industry experts without the additional costs of an internal sustainability team I mplement up to three KPI programs simultaneously C ustomized training procedures and education materials are created to enhance your sustainability program throughout your organization C omprehensive Sustainability Reports are generated to help you tell your story internally and externally Measure to Improve offers a broad portfolio of customized sustainability communication tools N ewsletters and press releases Website content Fact sheets brochures Monthly yearly sustainability reports Quick reference sheets for sales marketing Training and education materials R epresentation at conferences and industry events Meet the Grower Campaign MTI provides support to fulfill Third Party Assessments Measure to Improve can assist clients with completing buyer surveys and self assessments using organized data collection and industry specific analytical techniques Measure to Improve has proven experience responding to a variety of industry surveys and assessments 100 Guaranteed Sustainability is complex Properly understood and managed it can be a powerful competitive advantage positively impacting the bottom line employees customers and society Measure to Improve is a leader in assisting companies achieve proven results That is why our work is guaranteed

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KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS Sustainability can be a complex and dynamic concept difficult to both communicate and quantify Performance indicators simplify the task by measuring and validating both current and future progress towards a more sustainable operation MTI has identified the top twelve Key Performance Indicators KPIs that cover the most critical aspects of a sustainable agricultural operation KPIs are both quantitative tools as well as communication tools to reach your sustainability goals and help tell your story Air Quality Crop Protection Integrated Pest Management IPM Economic Viability Ecosystems Biodiversity Energy Management Fertilizer Management Food Safety Green House Gases Social Accountability Soil Management Conservation Waste Reduction and Material Management Water Management

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PROVEN EXPERTISE COMPREHENSIVE RESULTS We are the fresh produce industry s go to sustainability experts helping your organization measure improve and credibly promote your sustainability efforts We identify opportunities that provide risk mitigation and real ROI 240 Main Street Suites J K Salinas CA 93901 www measuretoimprovellc com Nikki Rodoni Founder CEO Nikki Measuretoimprovellc com 831 594 7972