Full Member commitments/requirements
- Be a food business
- Sign the Declaration of Sustainability, CEO or SVP level
- Completion of annual sustainability report
- Staff contact for participation in Sustainable Food Trade Association sustainability reporting activities
- Produce or sell at least one organic line, commitment to expanding over time
- Commitment and progress in eliminating GMOs in all products, materials and processes
Full Member Benefits:
Education & Consultation
- Orientation with Sustainable Food Trade Association staff
- Initial benchmarking to inform your strategy and sustainability program
- Initial briefing: One-hour webinar on a sustainable business topic of your choice
- Initial coaching: Help with strategy, organization, data/reporting, improvement tactics
- Access to Sustainable Food Trade Association members’ annual sustainability reports
- Staff review and peer-to-peer feedback on annual sustainability report
- Free registration for all Sustainable Food Trade Association webinars
- Discounts for Workshops and Intensives hosted by SFTA
- Staff consult: Staff support offering resources and guidance to help you plan and implement sustainability programs.
Industry developed tools and resources
- Access to Members-only Member Center and Interactive Forum
- Full metrics and indicators set: Members use shared, industry-specific metrics, facilitating learning, benchmarking and progress
- Reporting templates and data tracking template
- Member Toolkits 1-4: Sustainability Programming, Measurement & Reporting, Resources, PR and Marketing. These guide you through each step of sustainability programming, from strategy and reporting to continuous improvement and communications.
- Resource Guides (analysis, guidance, resources) to drive progress in Declaration areas
Networking & Collaboration
- Innovative industry focused collaborative member work groups
- Facilitated virtual networking (webinar platform)
- Attend Sustainable Food Trade Association members-only meetings
- Vote for and opportunity to serve on the Sustainable Food Trade Association Board of Directors
Marketing
- Inclusion in annual Sustainable Food Trade Association member report
- Inclusion in press releases for relevant Sustainable Food Trade Association activities and member accomplishments
- Media referrals for sustainability activities
- Use of Sustainable Food Trade Association member logo
- Opportunity to be an Sustainable Food Trade Association sponsor
Full Member Fees
Dues are based on Gross Annual Revenue $US.
| <$500,000 | $300 |
| $500,001-$10 Million | $500 |
| $10-20 Million | $1000 |
| $20-50 Million | $1,250 |
| $50-100 Million | $1,850 |
| $100-200 Million | $2,500 |
| $200-400 Million | $3,000 |
| Above $400 Million | $3,750 |
Steps to Becoming a Full Member
- Submit a SFTA Membership Application 2012 (doc)
- Payment of Annual Dues
