Using evidence to inform sustainability action

Investing in oil palm: balancing investor objectives and concerns

In this report, authors aim to guide the financial sector in identifying roles for palm oil development within their portfolios, with a focus on Africa and the Americas.

Ensuring social accountability in tuna fisheries: lessons learned from the Pacific

This paper aims to strengthen academic consideration of social accountability certifications as a tool for improving fishing crew welfare.

Exploitation and opacity: The hidden reality of Mexican coffee in Nestlé and Starbucks supply chains

This report investigates how Nestlé and Starbucks, through their sourcing models and private sustainability certifications, affect small-scale coffee producers in Mexico, focusing on power imbalances and the role of major commodity traders like ECOM, NKG, and LDC.

Forest 500 report 2025 – Companies profit, forests fall: everyone pays the price

The 2025 Forest 500 report evaluates 500 major companies linked to nine key forest-risk commodities that drive nearly 60% of global deforestation.

The state of sustainable markets 2024: statistics and emerging trends

This eighth global report provides new insights into the evolution of certified agriculture and forestry.

Jurisdictional approaches: how can they contribute to achieving sustainability objectives?

Equitable digital innovations

This note discusses the employment and inclusion effects of digital innovations in agri-food value chains.

Decent work: inclusive standards and certifications

This note focuses on the impact of Voluntary Sustainability Standards (VSS), such as Global G.A.P. and Fairtrade, on decent work outcomes in the agri-food sector.

Comparing voluntary and government-mandated management measures for meeting sustainable fishing targets

This paper compares government and voluntary approaches within fisheries management systems and quantify their relative influences on the sustainability status of fish populations.

Oil palm smallholders and the road to certification: insights from Indonesia

This research explores key barriers preventing smallholders from adopting certification schemes.