The main objective of the project is to activate, disseminate and implement a circular and sustainable business culture in at least 150 MSMEs in the fruit sector in Chile and its digital monitoring of green jobs, in order to apply to EU import standards.

The specific objectives of the project are as follows:

• Establish a model for sustainable governance of the circular value chain in Chile's fruit sector.
• Strengthening capacities and competencies in business sustainability and digitally monitor the adoption of new import standards The project is based on a scalable model for the development of sustainable MSMEs with bankable projects in the fruit sector in Chile.
• Implementing good sustainable practices to acquire B Corp certification, or another type of sustainable certification, and a technological and commercial mission of international cooperation in countries of the European Union with leaders of the Chilean fruit producers' union and project partners.

They are defined as final beneficiaries:

• Agricultural ProducersFrom small farmers to agro-industrial companies, they are essential in the value chain.
• Agricultural Associations and GuildsFEDEFRUTA brings together producers to promote sustainability and advocacy.
• Government and Regulatory AuthoritiesFG: They regulate and promote through the Ministry of Agriculture and SAG, with Fedefruta FG in Civil Society Councils.
• Research and Education Institutions: Universities and institutions drive innovation and training.
• Traders and Exporters: Supply chain and quality management for international markets.
• Agricultural Workers
• International ConsumersInfluencing quality and sustainability standards
• Services and Technology ProvidersRead more : They bring technologies to tackle climate change and circular economy.
• Circular economy sectorsActors promoting the circular economy are to be found in both public and private entities. In the state sphere, organisations such as Corfo, Sercotec and the Agency for Sustainability and Climate Change stand out. In the private sector, in addition to trade associations and private companies in the agricultural sector, there are consortiums of companies seeking energy efficiency, including the National Association of Energy Efficiency Companies (ANESCO). We should also mention professionals and consultancy firms that have specialised in extended corporate responsibility, circular economy and energy efficiency.

Mario Marin Valdebenito

Project Coordinator - National Federation of Fruit Producers' Associations FG

mmarin@fedefruta.cl