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We are an internationally recognised, independent organisation whose
unique expertise delivers sustainable natural resource management,
from policy, investment and procurement, to production on the ground.

purchasing and procurement of agricultural products

See below for examples of our support for purchasers of agricultural commodities.

  • Sustainable sugarcane for biofuel

    For Greenergy International Ltd | 2007 ongoing

    Ethanol from sugarcane is a promising biofuel alternative to fossil fuels. To ensure its supplies of Brazilian ethanol are sustainable, Greenergy turned to Proforest for help. Read more

  • Support for Greenergy’s sustainability programme

    For Greenergy International Ltd | 2007 ongoing

    Proforest has been working with Greenergy, the UK’s largest fuel supplier, to support the development and implementation of their sustainability programme since 2007. This support entails day to day advice and support on supply chain management for a range of agricultural commodities. Read more

  • Supplier audits for Marks & Spencer

    M&S | 2009

    Assessment of the current level of supplier compliance with RSPO supply chain certification requirement. Read more

  • Biofuel Sustainability Assurance Programme

    For Shell Global | 2008 to 2009

    The increasing use of biofuel is a response to concerns on fossil fuel dependence, energy security and greenhouse gas emissions. However, the production of biofuel can also have adverse environmental and social impacts. As part of the development of a wider biofuels policy, Shell sought to develop a Global Assurance Programme seeking to to ensure sustainability for the agriculture commodities used for fuel. Read more

  • Development of rapeseed sustainability criteria

    For Shell Global | 2009

    Shell is obligated under the UK’s Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) to supply a minimum amount of biofuels to the UK market and to report carbon and sustainability information about the biofuel delivered. Shell needed to demonstrate that their German rapeseed supplies met the RTFO requirements for sustainability. Read more

  • The Migros criteria for Oil Palm

    MIGROS | 2002 to 2003

    In 2002, the Swiss supermarket Migros was at the forefront of responsible purchasing when it decided to source sustainably produced palm oil for its own-brand margarine. As no international standard for sustainable palm oil production existed at the time, Migros asked WWF for advice, who in turn, came to Proforest. Read more