3. PPECB Annual Report 2009-2010

the ppecb brandPPECB acts as an independent service provider of qualitycertification and Cold Chain management services forproducers and exporters of perishable food products. Itsservices therefore reduce risk for the producers and exportersof these products.Certification ServicesPPECB’s certification service is accredited by the South AfricanNational Accreditation System (SANAS). The service deliversHACCP, food and packaging and GlobalG.A.P. certifications.The certification body also delivers TN (Tesco Nurture), LEAF,360 Quality Audits and second party audits to clients in thefresh produce environment as well as the general food andpackaging sector.PPECB provides compliance certificates (third party samplingservices) for the export general food sector.accountability and governanceBoard GovernanceExecuting the fiduciary duties of the Board of Directors indirecting PPECB business in the pursuit of its strategicobjectives and mandates.Executive ManagementExecuting and managing the implementation of the strategicobjectives and mandates in a proper and lawful way.Risk ManagementDisclosing and regularly updating the risk managementframework which informs the risk management process andexecution.Legal and Compliance ManagementPPECB acknowledges the laws, rules and mandate governingPPECB and discloses its compliance to its stakeholders.Assurance ManagementGiving assurance through disclosure of its internal andexternal control environment.Business IntelligenceSharing information on PPECB’s business processes in acredible and consistent way to assist in collecting and analysingbusiness information, being mindful of the legal parametersand framework within which the business operates.Ethical CultureConducting the business by applying the values and codeof ethical conduct in everything we do.SustainabilityDeveloping a sustainable framework and reporting on PPECB’sapproach in such a way that sustainability issues are integratedinto business operations.Communication and ReportingPPECB’s business performance is reported in a clear andtransparent way on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.Stakeholder EngagementPPECB acknowledges its stakeholders and discloses all relevantinformation to seek mutual and beneficial relationships.TransformationHighlighting the actions required to optimally deliver on itsstrategic initiatives.36PPECB | annual report | 2009 - 2010