Insights and Commentaries |
Smallholder Farmers and Enabling their Access to Sustainable Markets
This report details how smallholder farmers are vital for transitioning to more sustainable forms of agriculture.
Publications
Our experts analyze commodities markets across sectors to determine standard-compliant consumption and production trends, their opportunities and challenges for sustainable development, and more. Our pieces of analysis range from commentaries to policy briefs to reports.
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Commodity Reports |
Certification and Beyond: Transforming the sugarcane sector
This report explores the importance of supply chains within the sugarcane sector and how certification with voluntary sustainability standards can contribute to sustainable development goals.
SSI Reviews |
Standards and the Blue Economy
The seafood industry represents a critical source of food protein and global employment. In 2014, the overall trade value of the seafood sector was estimated at USD 140 billion, making it one of the most valuable non-petroleum products traded internationally. The SSI Review: Standards and the Blu...
Insights and Commentaries |
Traceability Systems: A powerful tool for agricultural voluntary sustainability standards
This report explores traceability systems along the agricultural supply chain and its importance to sustainability initiatives.
Insights and Commentaries |
The Landscape Approach: Moving towards sustainable land use patterns
This report provides an overview into the importance of implementing sustainable land use patterns to mitigate and adapt to climate change.
Other Publications |
Quantifying the Challenges of Adopting Sustainability Criteria for Biofuel Production
We examine the challenges associated with certifying the production of sustainable alternative fuels (SAFs) for the commercial aviation sector.
Standards Reporters |
The Standards Reporter: Report 9 – PEFC
This report covers the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification’s (PEFC) third Forest Certification Week held in Montreux, Switzerland, from December 7–10, 2015.
Standards Reporters |
The Standards Reporter: Report 8 – SRP
This report covers the 5th Plenary Meeting and General Assembly of the Sustainable Rice Platform (SRP) held in Manila and Los Baños, Philippines from October 27–29, 2015.
Standards Reporters |
The Standards Reporter: Report 7 – Bonsucro
The report documents Bonsucro Week 2015 held in São Paulo and Campinas, Brazil, from October 26–29, 2015.
Standards Reporters |
The Standards Reporter: Report 6 – CmiA
This report documents the latest Cotton Made in Africa (CmiA) and Competitive African Cotton Initiative (COMPACI) stakeholder conference held in Addis Ababa, October 19–20, 2015.