Two Tools for More Responsible Supply Chains: Rainforest Alliance Certification and the Accountability Framework
Jeff Milder, the Rainforest Alliance’s director of global policy and coalitions, reflects on how the goals and mechanisms of our recently strengthened 2020 Certification Program intersects with those of the Accountability Framework initiative—and highlights the many benefits for companies embracing both tools. [Read more...]
Partnerships for Impact: Monitoring and Evaluation with Nescafé
Monitoring and Evaluation with Nescafé has helped us examine the impacts of the Nescafé Plan. Together, we have used data to achieve positive results. [Read more...]
How to Communicate Your Transition to the New Rainforest Alliance Certification Seal Easily and Effectively
The launch of the new Rainforest Alliance certification seal is a great opportunity to share the compelling stories behind the seal on your products. Our new seal is a bold mark of change, a symbol for continuous progress, and a representation of our Alliance of companies and farmers that never stops getting better. Below you will find tips, guidance and resources for clear and effective communication. [Read more...]
Organizational Updates
Slide Deck: Banana Dialogue Convening Meeting
The Rainforest Alliance’s 2020 discussions with the banana sector around their new certification program was concluded by the convening meeting at the end of December, which included Rainforest
View: Slide Deck: Banana Dialogue Convening Meeting
How We’re Working with the Banana Sector to Implement and Improve Our New Certification Program
The Rainforest Alliance 2020 Certification Program is now published, but that doesn’t mean our work is done. We are continuing to actively seek feedback from farmers, companies, and other partners to make the program better and ensure smooth implementation on the ground. Find out what we’ve been doing with the banana sector and how their feedback helps us fine-tune the standard. [Read more...]
One Step Further for the Wellbeing of Banana Workers
Our Standard for Sustainable Agriculture has guided farmers around the world to ensure the wellbeing and health of their workers and their families. One banana company, Jasafrut, is taking it a step further by ensuring mental health care, too. [Read more...]