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Sustainable Agriculture Standard

An archive of information about the Sustainable Agriculture Standard available on the Rainforest Alliance website.

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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...]

Published on December 14, 2020

Topics: BananasBenefits of certificationPartner companiesSustainable Agriculture StandardWorker safety

The Guardian Supplement
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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

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

Why Sustainability Certification is Evolving, and How

Departing Chief Sustainable Supply Chain Officer Britta Wyss Bisang explains why and how certification is evolving and reflects on her personal journey with UTZ and the Rainforest Alliance in this interview with board member Annemieke Wijn. Q: Britta, you have worked on certification since 2003 and since 2007 with UTZ, which merged with the Rainforest […]
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Published on June 24, 2020

Topics: CredibilityInnovationReimagining CertificationSustainability labelsSustainable Agriculture Standard

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Assess and Address Position Paper

The Rainforest Alliance's improved certification system will adopt an “assess and address” model, which goes much further than a simple prohibition approach in its ability to drive change on human
View: Assess and Address Position Paper

Published on June 20, 2020
Available in: English, Spanish

Topics: 2020 Certification ProgramAssurance systemFarm certificationSustainable Agriculture Standard

Our New Certification Program – What to Expect

In June 2020, the Rainforest Alliance will take the first step towards “reimagining certification” with the publication of its 2020 Certification Program. We’ve been working on this new program, including a new standard for agricultural products and their supply chains, since 2018, when the Rainforest Alliance and UTZ merged. [Read more...]

Published on March 25, 2020

Topics: Assurance systemChild laborDeforestationInnovationLiving wageReimagining CertificationSustainability standardsSustainable Agriculture Standard

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