Sustainable transformation within the spices sector through strategic collaboration
We sustainably transform the mainstream spices sector, thereby securing future sourcing and stimulating economic growth in producing countries
The Sustainable Spices Initiative (SSI), a sector-wide consortium founded in 2012, brings together an international group of companies active within the spices, herbs, dehydrated vegetables and food industry and retail, who are willing to develop a collective strategy and take a leading role towards the sustainable production, processing and global trade of these ingredients.
Private companies and non-profit organisations
Main sourcing origins
Crops from spices, herbs & dehydrated vegetables
Themed working groups
SSI programs
The members of SSI share the belief that in today’s environment, sustainability needs to be part of their long-term strategy. This is not only to secure sufficient products for future use but also to recognize that in a connected global society, business can only be successful if it is inclusive and responsible.
Members of SSI have committed to the following objectives:
- To strive for a fully sustainable spice production and trade in the sector
- To reach or exceed 25% sustainable sourcing in at least top 3 products categories by 2025, and 50% by 2030
- To implement robust Due Diligence policies and process by 2025
Environment
Measure and reduce the product environmental footprint with a focus on carbon, agrochemical use, water and biodiversity
Social
Create positive impact on farmers & workers with a focus on the prevention of child labour and supporting a living income.
Due Diligence
The foundational building block of SSI, aims at accelerating transparency and continuous improvement in both environmental and social topics
Benefits of becoming a SSI member
SSI unites different actors in the supply chain to achieve sustainable production and processing of spices, herbs, and dehydrated vegetables.
By joining SSI, you will scale up your sustainable engagement through collaboration with like-minded ambitious companies within the sector – thus generating positive impact and value for your business.
Driving action in supply chain
Taking a leading role in the development of programs and initiatives that aim to scale up investments in sustainable value chains, addressing sector sustainability challenges
Effectively mitigating risks through research and tools
Access to learning and best practices
Gaining insights from industry peers, foster knowledge exchange, enhancing sustainability efforts and practices to develop joint approaches and achieve results
Setting sector-wide approach
Our Resources
New SSI Governance Document (Post-2026)
New SSI governance document (Post 2026)Please see below new governance document of SSI: New Membership Agreement Template Annex 2- SSI Covenant Annex 3- SSI Governance Document Annex 4- SSI Monitoring Protocol
Member Voices – The value of SSI: Harris Spice
Member Voices - The value of SSI: Harris SpiceEach brings unique expertise, perspectives, and commitments that together share a more sustainable future for the global spice sector. In this video series, our members share why they joined SSI, what the platform means...
Responsible Contracting in Spice Supply Chains
Responsible Contracting in Spices Supply Chain SSI is pleased to share Responsible Contracting in Spice Supply Chains, developed in partnership with the Responsible Contracting Project (RCP). You may access the guidance with the link here.This guidance is designed to...
SSI Sustainable Sourcing Catalogue
SSI Sustainable Sourcing CatalogueFollowing an initial within the SSI community, we are excited to present a catalogue that truly reflects the realities and ambitions of the spice sector. You may access the catalogue with the link here.The catalogue increases...