The Group's investments comply with environmental laws and regulations. The Environment Department well controls production activities in compliance with regulations of the authorities.
The circular agriculture model that HAGL is following has brought about a number of effects
Increasing productivity on the cropland, making the most of animal feed from agricultural byproducts, and a large amount of organic fertilizer to fertilize plants and improve soil quality, minimizing environmental pollution, and saving costs.
Modern irrigation system
Sprinkler and drip irrigation systems save 50 - 70% of water compared to conventional methods. They are always given high priority in HAGL agricultural projects. Applying fertilizers through irrigation system helps control the amount of fertilizer, improves plant health, makes it easier for plants to absorb nutrients, mitigating negative impact on soil and groundwater. In addition, drip irrigation does not cause soil erosion or infertility.
Use pesticides
HAGL uses pesticides on the list allowed by GLOBALG.A.P
Use reusable materials
All chemical fertilizer packaging is of high reuse rate to store self-produced organic fertilizer and collect plant residues in the parcels. Shaping materials and banana bunch bags are repeatedly reused to avoid releasing large amounts of plastic and foam into the environment. Broken or used water pipes are shipped to the Company's factories for recycling.
Complying with the laws on environmet
The Group comply with environmental laws and regulations in their investments. The Environment Section effectively controls production activities in compliance with regulations of the authorities. Promulgating regulations on chemical use, monitoring and minimizing the use of pesticides and chemicals. Promulgating regulations on accepting, processing feedback, recommendations and providing information to Individuals and organizations on the issues related to the projects. Maintaining cooperation with Bureau Veritas - an international organization in inspection, evaluation and certification to carry out commitments to sustainable planning, development and production and business towards building and protecting community values and conservation of natural values.
