Supply Chain Assurance: Inside the AIC Sustainable Commodities Scheme
The AIC Podcast — UK Agri‑Supply Chain InsightsShow Notes
In this episode, Sue Whittington, AIC Technical Manager, and James McCulloch, AIC Head of Animal Feed, to take a closer look at the AIC Sustainable Commodities Scheme (ASCS) and what it means for the UK feed supply chain.
The conversation explains, in clear and practical terms, why the scheme has been developed, how it supports deforestation‑free sourcing of key commodities such as soya and palm, and how it helps AIC Members meet evolving market expectations and regulatory requirements, including the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).
The episode also explores how the scheme works in practice across different parts of the supply chain, from importers and traders through to compound feed manufacturers.
This episode is ideal for businesses involved in feed and wider agricultural supply chains who need to understand how deforestation due diligence, chain of custody and sustainability requirements are changing, and how a single, independently verified scheme can help streamline reporting and support continued market access.
For further guidance and additional resources, listeners can refer to AIC Member Communications and the AIC website.
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