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December 2019

Value beyond value chains: Guidance note for the private sector

This guidance note focuses on how companies can collaborate more effectively with governments in producer countries to create the enabling conditions for sustainable agricultural production. It has been…

January 2020

Working with smallholders - Insights on the reach and characteristics of smallholder farmers within ISEAL member schemes (Briefing paper)

Smallholder farmers play a key role in global agricultural production and consequently in the production of certified crops. However, what…

December 2019

Gender mainstreaming in global agricultural supply chains can accelerate good growth: What works and for whom?

This Knowledge Product (KP) provides guidance on gender mainstreaming (GM) to stakeholders involved in commodities-related projects, including the Good Growth…

February 2020

Sustainability standards’ impact on food security: what’s the evidence?

What is the impact of sustainability certification on food security in developing countries? This blog reflects on an article that explores the issue through a systematic review examining the wider…

February 2020

What do we know about which smallholder farmers we reach?

The debate on the role and impacts of supply chain approaches in supporting smallholder livelihoods has advanced significantly in the last decade. We are much more knowledgeable today about the…

December 2019

Going beyond a leap of faith: what evidence could tell us

As sustainability professionals, we often ask ourselves what works: What works to address deforestation? What works to improve farmer incomes? What works to address labour rights in supply chains? Are…

Sustainable Development Goals
ISEAL members
Sectors and products
Countries and regions
Sustainability tools and approaches
Issues and outcomes
Type of evidence
Sustainability pillar

The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) build the framework for the global transformation by 2030.

SDG 1 - No Poverty

SDG 2 - Zero Hunger

SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-Being

SDG 4 - Quality Education

SDG 5 - Gender Equality

SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation

SDG 7 - Affordable and clean energy

SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth

SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

SDG 10 - Reduce Inequalities

SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities

SDG 12 - Responsible Production and Consumption

SDG 13 - Climate Action

SDG 14 - Life Below Water

SDG 15 - Life on Land

SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals

Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS)

Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI)

Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC)

Better Cotton Initiative (BCI)

Bonsucro

Fair Trade USA

Fairtrade International

Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)

GEO Foundation

Global Coffee Platform (GCP)

Global Infrastructure Basel

GoodWeave

IFFO RS

Linking Environment And Farming (LEAF)

Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)

Rainforest Alliance (RA)

Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC)

Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB)

Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO)

Sustainable Agriculture Network (SAN)

Textile Exchange

Union for Ethical BioTrade (UEBT)

Agriculture

Consumer products

Electronics

Energy

Fish - Aquaculture

Fish - Wild capture

Forestry

Industrial products

Jewelry

Livestock

Mining

Multi-sector

Processed food

Services

Textiles/Garment

Toys

Africa

Asia

Australia & Oceania

Central America and Caribbean

Europe

Global

North America

South America

Bans, moratoria, and multi-party agreements (for specific commodities/areas)

Jurisdictional approaches

Public or quasi-public sustainability standards

Specific global or regional implementation norms for responsible supply chains

Specific national plans, policies and platforms

Supplementary VSS tools

Supply chain investment programs

Sustainability performance and progress reporting

Sustainability requirements within trade or procurement policies

Sustainable sourcing codes

Voluntary Sustainability Standards

Issues and outcomes refer to sustainability topics such as oceans, pesticides or livelihoods; as well as to sustainability outcomes of interest such as deforestation.

Child rights and wellbeing

Climate change

Consumers and supply chains

Forests and other ecosystems

Freshwater and oceans

Health and wellbeing

Livelihoods

Participant costs and benefits

Pesticides, fertilizers and soil

Plant and wildlife conservation

Rights of indigenous peoples and local communities

Wages and workers' rights