We are a public standard setting entity that meets up with private professionals from 5 sectors of argan oil, honey, aromatic and medicinal plants, goat meat and rural tourism industries to develop and implement a standard for sustainable products and services.
The ABR EMA has developed a set of environmental and social criteria which companies must comply with in order to produce certified sustainable products. When they are properly applied, these criteria can help minimize the negative impact of argan,forest management on the environment and communities of the argan biosphere reserve.
The ABR EMA has more than 30 members worldwide who represent cooperatives, companies and economic interest groups along the various supply chains. They have committed to produce, source and/or use sustainable products certified according to the ABR Standard.
Vision & Missions
ABR EMA will transform markets to make sustainable arganeraie products the norm
Advance the production, procurement, finance and use of sustainable products. Develop, implement, verify, assure and periodically review the standard for the entire supply chain of sustainable products.
Monitor and evaluate the economic, environmental and social impacts of the uptake of sustainable products in the market.
Engage and commit all stakeholders throughout the supply chains, including governments and consumers.
To cooperatives and companies
Ensure sustainability of supply systems and Access to green markets
To right holders and farmers
Immediate access to the Ecolabel premium that allows cost recovery of environmental sustainability practices.
Improvement of the lasting living conditions, preservation of collective heritage, and reduction of poverty as well protection and enhancement of the indigenous people rights
To consumers
Access to a wide range of environmentally sound domestic products and services which respect social equity as well as safety and public health