The primary purpose of this document is to define a set of principles, criteria and indicators, along with explanatory notes, for the assessment of the performance of operators against the three pillars of sustainability. It is aimed at Bonsucro members who wish to achieve certification. It is also used by Licensed Certification Bodies and auditors when carrying out certification audits. Finally it is aimed at the wider audience of the sugarcane sector and any interested parties. The document shall be read in conjunction with the Guidance for the Bonsucro Production Standard as this document contains additional requirements which implementation support compliance with the indicators of the Production Standard.