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Reimagining Certification

Certification has had a huge impact in bringing sustainability to the forefront of business thinking, but it must continue to evolve to provide more value to farmers and companies and ensure that people and nature can thrive in harmony.

That's why the Rainforest Alliance is “reimagining certification” to define and implement our long-term vision for the future of certification.  The creation of our 2020 Certification Program has been guided by this vision.

It is based on a set of core principles: continuous improvement; data-powered; risk-based assurance; contextualization; and shared responsibility.

At the heart of the Rainforest Alliance

Reimagining Certification is part of Rainforest Alliance’s wider strategy to drive sustainability at scale in the sectors in which we operate through interconnected interventions supporting certification, tailored supply chain services, landscapes and communities and advocacy.

What We're Working On

2020 Rainforest Alliance Certification Program

Download the Sustainable Agriculture Standard, access assurance documents, learn more about transitioning to the new program, and more.

Reimagining Certification Explained

By reimagining certification, we can combine our extensive experience in certification, field expertise, knowledge of sectors across the supply chain, ability to innovate, and scale our work up to the next level.

Strengthened Cocoa Certification Program

Key priorities of our cocoa strategy are assurance, shared responsibility, supply chain transparency, and profitability and resilience.

Our Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic

We are carefully tracking restrictions on movements which include limitations to harvests, training, and supply chains, and more. And we are continually seeking ways to support our stakeholders, while protecting their safety and security.

Additional Resources

Why Sustainability Certification is Evolving, and How

FAQ: 2020 Farm Requirements

FAQ: 2020 Supply Chain Requirements

The Rainforest Alliance Looks for Ways to Harness Remote Data Sensing Technology

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Your Questions, Answered: Measures to Strengthen the Cocoa Sector 2020

This Q&A has been developed to provide guidance to certificate holders and certification bodies with regards to the Measures to Strengthen the Cocoa Sector.  This Q&A makes reference to requirements in the Policy For Farm And Chain Of Custody Certification In Cocoa In West Africa published in April 2020. More information on the Audit Allocation system […]
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Topics: Reimagining CertificationStrengthened Cocoa Certification Program

3 Ways Sustainable Supply Chains Can Build Better Business in a Post-COVID World

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The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken the world in profound and unexpected ways. The livelihoods of millions of farmers and workers have suffered, normal business has been disrupted, and the impacts continue to rise as the virus shifts to new regions. Sustainability certifications are a proven way to improve supply chains' economic and environmental performance.
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Topics: InnovationReimagining CertificationSustainable Agriculture Standard

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