Global Sustainability
Audits and Consulting

In the globalized world in which we live, the demand for sustainable products is crucial for our survival. If we maintain the current pace of socio-environmental demand, not only our existence will be at risk but also that of subsequent generations. The implementation of sustainable production systems is fundamental for the production of food and clean energy. And in this way, increasing respecting social, economic and environmental requirements.

Global Sustainability Audits and Consulting

With around 10 years of experience in the area of ​​sustainability, the organization provides consultancy and auditing services in sustainability certification programs for agricultural production, processing, logistics and renewable energy production. Knowing the difficulties in implementing such programs, the company carries out assessments prior to the certification process, as well as indicating the necessary recommendations before proceeding with audits or certification. Likewise, certification bodies accredited for sustainability standards can hire the company's services to conduct its audit processes.

Meet our CEO Leandro Pires

  • Unique experience in applying new certification programs around the world
  • Lead auditor - sustainability certification
  • Fluent in English and Spanish
  • Knowledge of good agricultural practices
  • Good organizational skills and positive attitude
  • Bachelor in agronomy
  • Postgraduate certificate in agribusiness management
  • Use of precision tools - GPS/drones
  • experience with application of planting inputs and soil preparation
Leandro Garcia
Member of the Ontario Institute of Agrologists

Training and experience

2004

Computing course (Technical Degree)

URCAMP - Universidade da Região da Campanha, Dom Pedrito/RS
2008

Agronomist

May 2008 - Feb 2012 Malvina Farm, Dom Pedrito, Brazil
2010

Agronomy (Bachelor’s Degree)

URCAMP - Universidade da Região da Campanha, Bagé/RS
2011

Specialization in Forage Crops and Pastures (Post Graduate Course)

URCAMP - Universidade da Região da Campanha, Bagé/RS
2012

Supervisor

Apr 2012 - Apr 2013 Epicurean Supplies, Hastings, New Zealand
2013

Field worker

May 2013 - Sep 2013 The Yummy Fruit Company (Johnny Appleseed Holdings), Hastings, New Zealand
2013

Lead Auditor

Nov 2013 - Dec 2021 FOODCHAIN ID CERTIFICADORA LTDA, Porto Alegre, Brazil
2022

Agri-Business Management (Post Graduate Certificate)

Jan 2022 - Oct 2022 Fanshawe College, London, Ontario
2022

Auditor

Control Union Certification, FoodChain ID Certificadora, FoodChain ID UK, North America
2012

Courses and Training

Apr 2012 - Dec 2022 ,

Understand how agricultural auditing and consultancy are carried out

Auditoria

The company offers audit services for certification bodies accredited on sustainability standards, including Bonsucro, FoodChain ID Non-GMO, FSA, ProTerra, RSPO, RTRS, SAC 2017 and ISCC.

Consultancy

The process involves assessments aligned with client goals, and may include internal audits to evaluate their systems. Services are customized to meet specific needs.

Agricultural services provided

  • Implementation of: Programming of activities and procedures.
  • Training workers in their functions and internal policies.
  • Acquisition and management of inputs.

Why carry out certification?

There are several problems faced by modern society - the migration crisis, extreme poverty, social inequality and political instability - being among them. Such problems are directly related to climate change and the neglect of socio-environmental issues. With the In order to maintain their productive capacity, adequately manage available resources and meet customer and stakeholder expectations, entities seek to implement sustainability management policies and systems. Through sustainability certification, companies prove the effectiveness of their systems in the environmental, social and economic spheres. . Audits are required to evaluate processes and obtain certification, reinforcing the impartiality of the process. Certified organizations, in addition to better managing their resources, can concisely communicate their commitment to sustainability. And thus obtain advantages from a commercial point of view .

Certifications

Padrão Bonsucro

FoodChain ID Non-GMO

FSA (Avaliação de sustentabilidade agrícola)

Padrão ProTerra

RSPO

RTRS (The Round Table on Responsible Soy)

SAC 2017

ISCC (The International Sustainability and Carbon Certification)

Clients

News

Audits in Fiji

Meet Leandro Pires Garcia, a Brazillian graduate of Simcoe/Norfolk Regional Campus' Agri-Business Management graduate certificate, who spent time doing audits in Fiji Islands this past October and is now working as a freelance auditor in sustainability....

Agronomy graduate residing in Canada audits around the world

Article on page 11 of the newspaper tells the story of Leandro Garcia and the importance of graduation for his professional success...