The program includes two main components:
ECIP LAB
ECIP LAB (Learn, Assess & Benchmark) enables each grower and supplier to assess current practices and management systems, access resources and review information for best practices through a self-guided interactive platform.
ECIP Marketplace
Set to launch on November 1, the ECIP Marketplace will feature expert consultants and service providers to help address complex issues identified as growers and suppliers use the ECIP LAB.
Data Visibility & Use
ECIP LAB provides a confidential space where growers capture and monitor their progress in aligning to the Ethical Charter. The grower’s engagement profile is shared with suppliers. Annually, ECIP will aggregate grower and supplier responses across each Ethical Charter principle to support the industry in strengthening its alignment to the Charter.
Suppliers are invited to ECIP by buyers and receive aggregated and anonymized data of their growers using ECIP LAB.
Buyers concerned with ethical supply chains invite their suppliers to ECIP. They can monitor engagement within their supply chains via ECIP LAB.