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Social Impact Pioneer Christina Mawuse Gyisun, Co-Founder of Sommalife, joins us to talk about the shea industry in West Africa and how she and her team are increasing market access, and securing the future of an industry, by better supporting female smallholder farmers.
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Climate change and biodiversity loss are deeply interconnected crises driven by unsustainable development. Aligning global goals from COP16 and COP29 presents a critical opportunity to tackle these issues together. Practical Action advocates for funding frontline communities, empowering Indigenous leadership, and adopting integrated solutions to protect ecosystems, combat climate impacts, and build a sustainable future for people and the planet
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As a contentious COP29 wraps up in Azerbaijan, the eyes of the climate community turn to Brazil and COP30. In this article, TechnoServe’s Tony Siantonas and Katarina Kahlmann lay out five priorities to ensure that next year’s climate conference delivers the breakthrough that smallholder farmers need.
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A recent study by the Fairtrade Foundation looking into carbon footprints and mitigation opportunities in Fairtrade supply chains has identified five key takeaways for businesses looking to reduce their scope 3 emissions while prioritising producer livelihoods.
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Cargill is a global leader in food, agriculture, and industrial products, working to nourish the world by connecting farmers with markets and consumers with sustainable solutions. Discover the social impact initiatives that Cargill has been actively developing. This page highlights key insights into their community-focused projects and sustainable development efforts.
Cargill 2023 ESG Report
Cargill TRANSFORM (USAID Transformational Strategies for Farm Output Risk Mitigation )
Mars is a global leader in the confectionery, pet care, and food industries, With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, Mars strives to make a positive impact on the planet. Discover the social impact initiatives that Mars has been actively developing. This page highlights key insights into their community-focused projects and sustainable development efforts.
Mars - Supporting a Sustainable FutureHelping Smallholder Farmers Prosper
Mars ‘Full Potential’ Platform to Advance Gender Equity
Mars Palm Positive Update
Mars Net Zero Roadmap 2050
Addressing deforestation and land conversion within supply chains has never been more urgent, as businesses come under pressure to align their operations with global sustainability goals and new regulations. Credible sustainability systems are stepping up with new tools to help companies meet deforestation-free commitments, ensuring transparency and compliance in sourcing key commodities. Read on for more insights.
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Fairtrade’s recently launched sustainable agriculture policy calls for resilient food systems built on agroecology – that is, the application of environmentally, economically and socially responsible principles to farming. Here are five reasons why our current food and farming policies need a complete reset – and how we can do it.
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Research in 12 countries by GlobeScan for Fairtrade suggests rising food prices haven’t deterred the majority of shoppers from paying a bit more for a Fairtrade product. Many people still put ethical considerations high on their list when they go to the supermarket. Here are five good reasons why.
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