Since 2000, Proforest has supported companies, governments, and communities in making the transition to responsible production and sourcing of agricultural and forestry commodities. Through locally-led solutions and collaboration, our expert teams drive systemic change by implementing responsible practices, building capacity, and addressing challenges at scale. Leveraging technical expertise and partnerships, we deliver positive outcomes for people, nature, and climate, fostering long-lasting impact within and beyond supply chains.
Our Insights
How to have a positive impact in a risky world
Over the past 25 years, we’ve seen corporate responsibility expand from niche certification to mainstream legislation. With the increasing level of environmental and social scrutiny and legislation, companies are keen to reduce their exposure to risk of non-compliance.
Recognising social innovation at the World Economic Forum
Abraham Baffoe reflects on his week at the World Economic Forum in Davos while collecting the Collective Social Innovators award from the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship on behalf of the Africa Sustainable Commodities Initiative
Traceability: a means not an end
In the latest Proforest Insight, Isabella Freire discusses these crucial questions using her decades of experience working in various commodities, and in preparing companies towards compliance with legislation such as the upcoming EUDR.
Supporting engagement and building trust between public and private sectors in Africa
While government is clearly the prime instigator of legislation and policy, 25 years of experience working closely with both public and private sectors in Africa, tells us that engagement and alignment are essential for workable outcomes.
The importance of collaboration to scale and sustain impact on the ground
Daniel Arancibia, our Executive Director for Latin America, highlights the importance of collaboration among stakeholders for achieving real, positive impact in agricultural production landscapes.
Reducing emissions from FLAG: an agenda for positive change
In the lead-up to Climate Week New York City, we believe it’s essential to focus on ways to reduce emissions from forest, land and agriculture (FLAG) activities, and not just exclude producers from individual supply chains.