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.
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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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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
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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.
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How is the Rainforest Alliance Sustainable Agriculture Standard Developed and Maintained?
We are committed to keeping our Sustainable Agriculture Standard effective and relevant. We review our Standard at least every five years. During this review, we gather latest scientific information and best practices, solicit input from stakeholders, and take into account audits and other evaluations. Whenever the Sustainable Agricultural Standards are revised or updated, we republish […]
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Have Your Say on the Future of Certification
Update September 1: Please note that the public standard consultation has closed. As the launch of the new 2020 Rainforest Alliance certification program draws nearer, we are working hard to develop a program that combines the strengths of both UTZ and Rainforest Alliance certification, while also thinking bigger to ensure we are taking a bold, […]
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