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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.

Various commodities

See below for examples of our work with a variety of agricultural commodities. For our experience with oil palm, soy and sugarcane, see our links on the right hand side of this page.

  • 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

  • Study on coconut production in the Philippines

    For Shell Global | 2011

    Coconut is used for a wide variety of food and non-food products, including the production of coconut methyl ester for biofuel. Shell asked Proforest to conduct a desk study on the environmental and social issues related to Philippine coconut feedstock production. Read more

  • Exploring cotton scheme compatibility

    For Cotton made in Africa and Better Cotton Initiative | 2011

    Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) and the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) are exploring opportunities to collaborate with the aim of maximizing benefits for smallholder cotton producers. The Proforest Initiative has coordinated a series of independent collaborative studies of the schemes’ standards and policies. Read more

  • Study on agricultural production models and methods for UK biofuels

    For Renewable Fuels Agency | 2010

    Production of a report on the environmental and social impacts of agricultural crops used for UK biofuels. Read more

  • Farm Assessment for Better Cotton Production

    For BCI (Better Cotton Initiative) | 2009

    Advice provided to the Better Cotton Initiative via their expert Assessment Programme Working Group 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

  • Jatropha Sustainability Guidelines

    For BP Biofuels | 2008

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  • International Rubber Study Group: Rubber Eco-Project Study

    LMC | 2004 to 2005

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  • Traceability systems for agricultural commodities, and their application in the coffee sector

    For LMC | 2005

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  • FEDEPALMA Review of the Environmental and Socio-Economic Impact of the Vegetable Oil Industry

    With LMC International for FEDEPALMA | 2002 to 2003

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