The Whitesands Agro Commodities Limited has made commitment to sustainable eco-biodiversity and traceability, where farmers can produce safe and high quality agro products, whilst protecting the ecosystem and ensuring the long term productivity of their farms.

This commitment was made by the firm while receiving its Union for Ethical BioTrade (UEBT) certification. The certification reflects the firm’s unwavering dedication to setting the pace in modern agricultural practices, which lay emphasises on sustainability eco-biodiversity, and traceability.

The UEBT certification is a globally recognised standard that serves as a leeway for Agribusinesses to export their goods into the European market. It also acknowledges companies that source for raw materials in a way that conserve the environment, respect the laws that govern human labor, and benefits local communities.

The Director, Whitesands Agro, Zainab Sanusi, in a statement, said: “We are incredibly proud to have received the UEBT certification, as it represents the culmination of years of hard work and dedication to sustainable, ethical sourcing. This certification reaffirms our ongoing commitment to protecting biodiversity, supporting local communities, and contributing to a sustainable agricultural industry.”

According to her, by earning the UEBT certification, the firm demonstrates that sustainable agriculture can drive not only business success but also positive social and environmental outcomes.

Another director, Babasola Aluko, said: “The UEBT certification was a natural next step for us due to the need to the competition in the international market and to promote sustainability and traceability for a company that intends to endure for generations.”