German Retailers Committed to Achieving Living Income and Living Wage for Farmers and Workers
Seven German retailers, Aldi Nord, Aldi Sud, Lidl, dm, REWE, Kaufland, and Tegut set themselves the goal to work towards providing a living income and living wage for farmers and workers in their supply chains.
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One Year Report on ‘Project Guatemala’: How Women Make Strides in Sustainable Coffee Cultivation
The UTZ program, Lidl, and CARE partner on a two-year initiative called ‘Project Guatemala’, focusing on gender inclusiveness and women’s empowerment. Our aim is to make coffee production more sustainable while also improving the lives of the women who cultivate it. One year in, it’s time to report on the progress we’ve made.
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How to Get Approval to Use the Rainforest Alliance Certified Seal
As a business working with the Rainforest Alliance, you have the opportunity to promote your sustainability commitments by using and promoting our seal on your products. Use of all Rainforest Alliance marks must be submitted for review and approval through our Marketplace traceability and trademarks portal for companies selling Rainforest Alliance Certified™ agricultural crops. The following […]
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How Coles is Taking its Employees Along on its Sustainability Journey
Employees are one of the most important stakeholder groups for driving a company’s sustainability story. When employees feel that they are making a meaningful impact, identify with their organization’s mission and believe that it does good in the world, they are more motivated and energized to become passionate brand ambassadors. Coles, one of the leading retailers in […]
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Tailored Programs: Supporting A Common Vision for More Sustainable Supply Chains
The Rainforest Alliance aims to maximize its impact by transforming global agricultural and forestry sectors and protecting landscapes. Certification is a powerful tool to address urgent economic, social and environmental challenges, but it’s not always the entire solution. We support companies in their sustainability commitments within our certification program and beyond. William Crosse, Director of […]
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On the Journey to Sustainable Palm Oil
Millions of farmers rely on palm oil for their living, and millions more around the world use it as cooking oil and a food source, yet palm oil production often drives deforestation and causes human suffering. These issues have given palm oil an overall negative image. As a result, even when it is responsibly sourced, […]
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