Trusted. Pragmatic. Credible.
Co-creating a sustainability framework
Through our co-creation phase with industry experts and partners we have designed a Sustainability Framework.
The framework sets out the different sustainability topics we collectively believe are important for the Ag and Food industry.
For each topic we intend to co-develop an aligned methodology and set of metrics which are robust, pragmatic and enabled by traceability. The result is a more efficient, comparable, aggregated and impactful solution for measuring sustainability performance by and for the industry.
Our Sustainability Framework
Carbon emissions
Carbon sequestration
Energy consumption and transition
Deforestation
Biodiversity
Healthy soils
Water
Eutrophication
Waste water
Waste
Packaging
Child protection
Forced labour
Diversity
Inclusion
Empowerment
Health & nutrition (inc. WASH)
Education (incl. GAP)
Equipment & infrastructure
Land rights
Farmer income
Income diversification
Productivity
Financing & market access
Worker health & safety
Employment
Collective bargaining/
freedom of associations
Living income/ wage
Metrics and Methodology Resources
Download our aligned methodology and metrics documents as well as more resources on our approach to risk, EUDR and broader sustainability.
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Track Scope 3 Emissions Automatically
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Deforestation Methodology
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EUDR and TRACT Platform Guide
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Volume 1: National Legislation Guide
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Human Rights Risk Scores
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Mapping Social Risks in Supply Chains on TRACT
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Practical Tips for EUDR Due Diligence
Our Methodology Governance
Through a comprehensive consultation process with a broad group of experts from the private sector, academia and civil society we ensure our methodologies and metrics are credible, viable and aligned.
Refine rather than recreate
We start with broad research to consolidate existing methodologies and metrics used in the sector drawing on: benchmarks, certifications, legislation, other coalitions, industry working groups are more.
Prepare collaboratively and comprehensively
We consult with advisors to objectively assess industry best practice and pinpoint where consensus is still needed. We use our research, consultations and industry specific material to prepare discussions and considerations for TWG decisions.
Run Technical Working Groups
We bring together subject matter experts & practitioners from within 10-15 companies to develop, deliberate and endorse methodologies and metrics for each topic. TWGs have so far covered: traceability, carbon, deforestation, EUDR, forced labour and child protection.
Engage with Sector Experts
We check-in with trusted experts from academia, specialized consultancies and NGOs to provide input to TWGs discussions and endorse the outcome.
Implement the Decisions
We digitise the aligned methodologies and metrics in our platform so that the entire food & ag industry can use them to reach their business and sustainability goals faster.
Join a Technical Working Group and help shape the future of sustainability.
Collaborating with the sector
Creating one common language for sustainability measurement with our established sustainability partners, collaborators and consultants keep us accountable, honest and objective.
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GLOBAL FOREST WATCH
www.globalforestwatch.org
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AIM PROGRESS
www.aim-progress.com
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ADASTRA
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WAGENINGEN UNIVERSITY & RESEARCH
