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Innovation

An archive of information about innovation available on the Rainforest Alliance website.

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coffee farmers in Mexico

Using LandScale to Power Broadscale Sustainability in Mexico’s Key Coffee Region

Landscale is a tool to help your company assess and communicate sustainability impact at landscape scale. A pilot with Olam International and the Rainforest Alliance in Mexico shows how companies can apply and benefit from Landscale’s framework for assessment, verification, and reporting. [Read more...]

Published on January 15, 2021

Topics: CoffeeInnovationLandScaleSustainable Farming

Farmer with a cocoa tree.

The Living Income Module Project: Bridging the Gap for Cocoa Farmers

At the Rainforest Alliance, we believe in a shared responsibility approach that encourages companies to do their part in ensuring a living income for farmers. This is the basis of our brand-new pilot, the Living Income Module project. [Read more...]

Published on December 9, 2020

Topics: CocoaInnovationLiving incomePartner companiesResponsible sourcing

2020 FSC Leadership Award

2020 FSC Leadership Award Recognizes Our Work Toward Sustainable Forest Management

We’re pleased to announce that the Appalachian Woods Alliance—our coalition with private woodland landowners and forest product companies—has received the 2020 FSC Leadership Award! This award recognizes our commitment to responsible forest management and excellence in the use of FSC certified products. [Read more...]

Published on November 12, 2020

Topics: Forest ProductsForest Stewardship Council (FSC)InnovationNon-Timber Forest ProductsTailored Supply Chain Services

The Guardian Supplement
Media Coverage

Building more sustainable, resilient supply chains can help the world emerge healthier from COVID-19

As businesses look to reinvigorate their operations after the crisis, current innovations in sustainability certification can help more resilient supply chains through a stronger focus on continuous improvement, transparency and shared responsibility. [Read more...]

Published on September 18, 2020 | The Guardian Supplement

Topics: InnovationSustainability standardsSustainable Agriculture Standard

The Rainforest Alliance 2020 Certification Program Is Here

After years of hard work and collaboration, we are proud to say that we have now published our new certification program, including the new the Sustainable Agriculture Standard for farmers and companies. [Read more...]

Published on July 1, 2020

Topics: 2020 Certification ProgramInnovationReimagining CertificationSustainability standards

Coffee sapling, community planting.

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

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. [Read more...]

Published on June 30, 2020 | by Ruth Rennie

Topics: InnovationReimagining CertificationSustainable Agriculture Standard

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