| Role |
Step 1 |
Step 2 |
Step 3 |
Step 4 |
Step 5 |
Step 6 |
| Co-op Retail Staff: People responsible for purchasing in line with the Co-operative Criteria |
Set up mechanism to be alerted of any prohibited use. |
Check who is using Prohibited Pesticides and respond/advise on Permit application |
Respond to questions from supply chain |
Respond and advise to feedback within supply chain |
Agree Targets for all/some |
Collect Evidence and Produce Report on Benefits. |
| Produce Suppliers & Raw Material Suppliers: Businesses that supply produce to Co-operative Retail, or produce to manufacturers of composite Co-op Brand Products (eg Ready Meals) |
Request from suppliers information on pesticides used |
Check who is using Co-op Prohibited or resticted pesticides
...and do something about it?
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Check growers have submitted pesticide usage |
Review pesticide use with growers |
Suggest Targets working with growers |
Supply examples of reductions and best practices |
| Manufacturers of Co-op Brand Products: People who purchase produce (raw materials) and prepare meals for Co-operative |
Find out from suppliers which Pesticides are used in supplies you purchase |
Check whether any pesticides used are on Co-op Prohibited or resticted Lists |
Check suppliers have records of usage |
Review use with suppliers |
Suggest Targets working with suppliers |
Review supply chain realtions |
| Growers: People who grow and harvest produce - to Farm Gate |
Look at your inventory, orders and store of pesticides |
Identify use of any Co-operative prohibited or monitored pesticide. Check local law |
Collect records of pesticide use (legal requirement in UK) |
Seek advise for alternative practices - cultural, biological, or chemical |
Spell out priorities |
Identify benefits eg: Supply chain & neighbour relations, improved health & safety |
| Agronomist: People who advise and support growers to comply with Co-operative Criteria |
Identify pesticides Approved for use on crop. |
Familiarise with Co-operative Prohibited and resticted lists - and how these relate to other schemes (Approved/Assurance |
Help identify priorities |
Advise various ways to reduce usage |
Suggest targets working with growers and suppliers |
Help growers and suppliers to identify benefits |
STEP 1 
