Organic, Biological, Low Risk & Green Chemistry

Organic, Reduced Risk & Green Chemistry

Committed to developing products that meet Biological, Organic and Green Chemistry classifications, contributing toward meeting Corteva's 2030 goals for sustainable agriculture and food production. You can read more about our Sustainability goals here.

Certifications

BioGro Certified

BioGro is New Zealand's largest and best known certifier for organic produce and products.

BioGro certifies and accredits over 830 producers, farmers and manufacturers in all sectors of the organics industry across New Zealand and the Pacific.

The BioGro logo guarantees that a product is made without animal testing, genetic modification and the routine use of synthetic pesticides. It is the mark of a genuine organic product.

https://www.biogro.co.nz/history-and-values

Conventional Reduced Risk Pesticide Program

The program expedites the review and regulatory decison--making process of conventional pesticides that pose less risk to human health and the environment than existing conventional alternatives.
Participants in the program include the chemical companies and state or federal agencies that submit to the Agency initial registration and amended registration applications for pesticide products.

https://www.epa.gov/greenchemistry/information-about-green-chemistry-challenge

Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Awards Program

Promotes the environmental and economic benefits of developing and using novel green chemistry.
The Challenge started in 1996. 114 Winners. Established by the White House and run by the US EPA and American Society Green Chemical Insititute.

https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-registration/conventional-reduced-risk-pesticide-program