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Proforest is a unique, non-profit group. We support companies, governments, civil society and other organisations to work towards the responsible production and sourcing of agricultural and forest commodities.

What we do

At Proforest we’re passionate about helping people produce and source agricultural and forest commodities responsibly. That’s why we support companies throughout supply chains to have positive social and environmental outcomes in the places where commodities are produced.

Our focus

Our work supports agricultural commodity production and sourcing that can deliver positive social and environmental outcomes. This means working with producers and supply chains to have positive impacts for the people and places where commodities are produced.

Projects

Respecting human rights in sugar cane production

9 November 2020

We are working in collaboration with Grupo Santos and Mars to improve the health and safety conditions of cane cutters from the Huasteca region in Mexico. This is a three year program which aims to reduce the risks of accidents...

Projects

Supporting smallholders and mills to achieve Bonsucro certification in Mexico

24 October 2020

In Mexico, Proforest is working with PepsiCo, Bonsucro, Peterson and Grupo Azucarero Mexico (GAM), to foster collaboration on sustainable sugar cane. GAM is a large sugar-producing company, operating four mills across the country....

Projects

Hydration and safer working conditions for sugar cane cutters

19 October 2020

In Mexico, Proforest is working with Nestlé and Beta San Miguel (BSM) to support the hydration and safer working conditions of sugar cane cutters. BSM is the largest producer of sugar in Mexico with 11 mills that produce around 1...

Projects