Agriculture

Certification under the USDA National Organic Program or India NPOP standards, ensuring crops are grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, or GMOs. Organic certification covers production, handling, processing, and labeling of agricultural products.

The world's leading farm assurance program translating consumer requirements into good agricultural practice. GlobalG.A.P. Version 6 integrates environmental sustainability metrics, worker welfare assessments, and climate-smart agriculture practices.

A globally recognized sustainability certification system for biomass, bioenergy, food, feed, and circular economy materials. ISCC PLUS has emerged as the dominant scheme for tracing recycled and bio-based content in chemical recycling and circular supply chains.

Following the merger with UTZ in 2018, the unified Rainforest Alliance certification program covers coffee, tea, cocoa, and other crops under a single 2020 standard. The program focuses on climate-smart agriculture, living income, and forest protection with continuous improvement requirements.

Certification for sustainable palm oil production, processing, and supply chain operations. The RSPO Principles & Criteria 2018 address deforestation-free commitments, human rights, smallholder inclusion, and supply chain traceability through Identity Preserved, Segregated, and Mass Balance models.

A multi-stakeholder initiative certifying responsible soy production that is deforestation-free, respects worker and community rights, and follows good agricultural practices. RTRS certification supports EU Deforestation Regulation compliance for soy supply chains.

The leading global sustainability standard for sugarcane, covering production, processing, and supply chain operations. Bonsucro certification addresses land use, biodiversity, water management, labor rights, and greenhouse gas emissions across the sugarcane value chain.

A global sustainability standard for bio-based and recycled materials, fuels, and products. RSB certification is recognized under the EU Renewable Energy Directive and covers advanced biofuels, sustainable aviation fuel, bio-based chemicals, and novel feedstocks.

An environmental assurance system recognizing sustainably farmed products through Integrated Farm Management. LEAF Marque certification covers biodiversity, soil health, water management, energy efficiency, and landscape preservation on working farms.

The world's largest cotton sustainability program, training farmers to adopt better practices for water use, soil health, pesticide management, and labor standards. Better Cotton accounts for over 20% of global cotton production and is a key sustainability requirement for major apparel brands.

Certification ensuring that producers in developing countries receive fair prices, decent working conditions, and sustainable trade terms. Fair Trade covers coffee, cocoa, bananas, flowers, cotton, and other commodities with a focus on community development premiums.

A standard promoting the ethical sourcing of biodiversity-based ingredients in the food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries. UEBT certification verifies that companies respect people and biodiversity throughout their supply chains, from raw material collection to final product.

Comprehensive programs for monitoring, reducing, and managing pesticide residues in agricultural supply chains. Covers maximum residue limit compliance, integrated pest management adoption, and pre-shipment testing protocols aligned with EU, US, and Japanese import requirements.