•Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. The quality of not being harmful to the environment or depleting natural resources, and thereby supporting long-term ecological balance.
•In its strictest interpretation, sustainability is a theoretical state that is almost impossible to achieve, because it implies fully renewable inputs with no wastes or impacts. In practice, sustainability is a journey toward ever improving efficiency and compatibility.
•BAP-certified facilities are audited to achievable, science-based and continuously improved global performance standards, addressing mangrove and wetland conservation, effluent management, water quality and sediment control, soil and water conservation, pond sludge management, disposal of farm supplies and wastes, thereby eliminating the most significant negative impacts. Refer to Program Standards page for details of complete coverage.