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Navigating due diligence in agricultural supply chains

Navigating due diligence in agricultural supply chains

Q&A with experts in the palm oil, coffee, and cocoa sectors

Agriculture is driving the majority of global deforestation today but regulation to slow and ultimately stop this trend is on the rise.

Should companies start on wide-reaching due diligence efforts from scratch, or can they harness existing processes and mechanisms to streamline the process? This Q&A explores this question, recent developments in due diligence regulations, and the evolving role of certifications in helping companies with compliance.

Christopher N.H. Schwarz and Shelby Smith, Agricultural Value Chains Specialists at South Pole interviewed Cameron Plese, Head of North America at the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) and Kevin Lardner, Key Account Manager, Coffee Trade at the Rainforest Alliance.

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Agriculture is driving the majority of global deforestation today but regulation to slow and ultimately stop this trend is on the rise.

Should companies start on wide-reaching due diligence efforts from scratch, or can they harness existing processes and mechanisms to streamline the process? This Q&A explores this question, recent developments in due diligence regulations, and the evolving role of certifications in helping companies with compliance.

Christopher N.H. Schwarz and Shelby Smith, Agricultural Value Chains Specialists at South Pole interviewed Cameron Plese, Head of North America at the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) and Kevin Lardner, Key Account Manager, Coffee Trade at the Rainforest Alliance.

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