SOSTENIBILIDAD
MISSION
At APISUR, our mission is to develop a sustainable connection between nature, beekeepers, and consumers worldwide through the trade of natural honey.
We are committed to creating fair partnerships, upholding high quality standards, and driving sustainable rural development with beekeepers on our business and daily actions.
We aim to help preserve and enhance the delicate balance of our natural ecosystems, ensuring a future where both humanity and nature.
VISION
Our vision at APISUR is to be a leading agent to develop a sustainable world where our efforts in trading natural honey not only result in sharing bees' sweetness to the world, but also empower beekeepers, enrich communities, and promote the well-being of the environment.
By transparency, fairness, and environmental consciousness, we strive to inspire others to join us in nurturing a planet where nature's harmony is preserved for generations to come.
VALUES
Partnerships: We believe in building strong, collaborative partnerships with beekeepers and consumers alike, fostering relationships that are rooted in respect, fairness, and mutual growth.
Sustainability: We are dedicated to sustainable practices that contribute to the health of our ecosystems and communities, developing a balanced coexistence between humans and nature.
Integrity: We conduct our business with the utmost integrity, maintaining honesty and transparency in all interactions with our partners, staff, stakeholders, and customers.
Quality: We are committed to delivering products of exceptional quality, ensuring that every drop of honey embodies the essence of nature's finest and the work of all the beekeepers.
Efficiency: We are convinced that efficiency in our added value processes are key to delivering sustainable business results. Always thinking on improvements to make our supply chain as lean as possible.
Community Empowerment: We empower beekeepers and local communities by providing them with opportunities for sustainable development, economic growth, knowledge and improved livelihoods. We are always open to learning from the producers.
Innovation: We embrace innovation and creativity as a means to continuously improve our practices, finding creative solutions to address challenges in the honey trade industry and beyond.
SUSTAINABILITY
At APISUR we are committed to support strong sustainable values on our business and our daily actions. This commitment extends to fostering fair relations with beekeepers, suppliers, customers, staff, and the society all while being mindful and careful of our impact in nature and society.
NATURE – BEES – BEEKEEPERS – APISUR – CUSTOMERS - CONSUMERS
BEEKEEPERS
As Honey exporters, we understand our most significant impact comes through our relationship with beekeepers. Therefore, our central strategy has always been to cultivate fair relations with them. This involves sharing essential information, providing training in best practices, offering best prices when feasible and engaging in equitable business together.
We encourage all our beekeepers to feel part of a team, offering truthful partnerships and helping them develop tools to increase their income prioritising sustainable production and relations. We closely monitor our beekeepers to ensure good production practices, high quality standar and ethical labour.
Through these fair relations, we contribute to the growth and betterment of beekeepers and improve their way of living and their workers. For small beekeepers this often means offering assistance and knowledge, while for large beekeepers it means offering fair business and encouraging them to share sustainable values.
ENVIRONMENT
We understand that supporting beekeepers translates to supporting bee populations, and that by itself is a very good way to help the environment. We promote genuine sustainable beekeeping with our customers by balancing competitiveness and encouraging beekeepers to adopt the best possible practices.
SUPPLIERS
In APISUR we value our suppliers very much, we dedicate ourselves to improve our relations with suppliers, especially beekeepers in order to enhance beekeeping industry, honey quality and rural development.
MANAGEMENT
We like to have a very open and democratic management. We are 3 partners with a common interest in beekeeping. We all have equal ownership, differing responsibilities, and the same goal: To develop a fair and sustainable honey business. Fairness is at the heart of every decision we make.
We maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards any kind of corruption, swiftly addressing even the slightest hint of such behaviour.
Additionally, we rigorously monitor honey quality for residues and adulteration, taking immediate action to rectify any deviations from ethical and quality standards.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Our dedicated team is small, stable, and deeply committed. Low turnover and minimal absences since are a testament to our team alignment with our mission and values and the willingness to be an important part of our mission.
We also provide a very comfortable workspace, with the option of hybrid / home office, flexible working hours, and equal opportunities. We encourage each team member to express themselves freely, valuing their input and inspire them to cultivate fair relations.
FAIR TRADE
From the inception of APISUR, one of our fundamental goals is to offer a Fair Trade certification to our beekeepers. We assisted in the development of a cooperative and we look forward to being certified as soon as the Fair Trade standard allows us to move forward.
ORGANIC CERTIFICATION
APISUR holds an Organic certification (EU/NOP), and we actively support beekeepers who want to get certified in organic production. This enhances quality and environment diversity, despite the challenges posed by other industries, which makes it a huge challenge for beekeepers to have an organic product. We aim to exemplify that it is possible to be sustainable and highly productive.
RESOURCES
Uruguay boasts as a robust energy matrix, with only 2% of our electricity sourced from non-renewable origin (2019), primarily Hydroelectric and wind power.
SUSTAINABILITY POLICY
Environmental consciousness:
We are dedicated to reducing our ecological footprint by promoting sustainable beekeeping practices that protect bee habitats and preserve biodiversity.
We strive to reduce waste, promote recycling, and reduce energy consumption in all aspects of our operations.
Social Responsibility:
We are committed to fair and ethical trade, ensuring that beekeepers receive equitable compensation for their efforts while providing consumers with natural, high-quality honey.
We actively engage in community initiatives that promote education, healthcare, and overall well-being for the communities we touch.
Governance and Ethics:
We maintain strong corporate governance practices that prioritise transparency, accountability and responsible decision-making.
Ethical considerations guide our actions, not only for business but also for daily actions ensuring that our business practices align with our values and contribute positively to society.
Inclusion and Diversity:
We embrace diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment that celebrates different perspectives and backgrounds among our employees, partners, and stakeholders. We see each difference as an opportunity!
Continuous Improvement:
We constantly seek ways to enhance our sustainability efforts, regularly reviewing our practices and policies to ensure they remain aligned with our goals and evolving best practices. Always looking for our next improvement challenge, we stay young and healthy.
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