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How to submit a pledge to the Agri-Food Code of Conduct

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01 September 2026

How to submit a pledge to the Agri-Food Code of Conduct

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The Agri-Food Code of Conduct aims to accelerate the transition towards sustainable food systems. It includes seven aspirational objectives, including promoting healthy diets and improving the sustainability of food processing.

Companies, associations and other organisations can commit to the Code by submitting a pledge on the Agri-Food Stakeholders Support Platform. A pledge is a formal declaration of an organisation’s commitment to support one or more of the Code’s objectives through specific actions. Organisations are also expected to provide regular updates on the progress made towards fulfilling their commitments.

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  • Agri-food strategic objectives

    • A climate – neutral food chain​

    • Circular and resource-efficient food chain​

    • Food loss and waste​

    • Healthy and sustainable diets​

    • Sustainable economic growth and employment​

    • Sustainable food supply chain​

    • Sustainable sourcing​

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A pledge allows an organisation to publicly declare its commitment to the Agri-Food Code of Conduct and explain how it intends to contribute to the transition towards more sustainable food systems. The pledge should describe the organisation’s planned actions, the results it aims to achieve and, where applicable, the targets and indicators that will be used to measure progress.

Organisations that submit a pledge can use the platform to put the Code into practice. The platform also enables stakeholders to collaborate in workspaces, share information and follow progress. Organisations committed to the Code may also receive recognition for their efforts through awards. Only organisations that have committed to the Code are eligible to apply for these awards.

For a full step-by-step walkthrough, please refer to the attached presentation. You can also find reporting templates attached. Please note that the templates are only voluntary – any format may be used, provided that the reporting requirements are met.

If you need instructions regarding other topics, you can always refer to the user guide or reach out to us via Agri-food helpdesk or the Technical helpdesk.

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Guide on submitting Agri-Food Code of Conduct pledges
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