FOOD,DRINK AND AGRICULTURE
Sustainability and Future Trends
For Unite's FDA sector, promoting environmental sustainability and fighting for members' jobs, pay and conditions are inextricably linked. In the fight to save the planet from the climate emergency, we know that the sector -- both in the UK and globally -- needs to change the way it does business for the long-term job security of our members. You can read more about how Unite aims to promote environmentally sustainability in our strategy points below. To see Unite's strategy in action, read our recent Landworker article by clicking the red button. The article highlights Unite's work to ensure global supply chains are not only environmentally sustainable but ethical as well.
Sustainable Practices:
Green Initiatives:
Collaborate with employers to implement sustainable farming and processing practices that not only protect the environment but also enhance worker safety and job security.
Consumer Awareness:
Launch campaigns to inform consumers about the importance of supporting sustainable practices, encouraging them to choose ethically produced goods.
Innovation in Training:
Technological Training:
Develop programmes that teach workers how to use new technologies in food production and processing, such as automation tools and data analytics.
Future Skills Development:
Identify skills that will be necessary in the future workforce and create targeted training initiatives to prepare workers for emerging job roles.
Artificial Intelligence Agreements:
Identify the need for AI agreements and work to ensure that they are embedded in all workplaces.
