Our experts analyze commodities markets across sectors to determine standard-compliant consumption and production trends, their opportunities and challenges for sustainable development, and more. Our pieces of analysis range from commentaries to policy briefs to reports.
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Policy Reports and Briefs |
This report outlines and compares various policy measures that Costa Rica, Gabon, Indonesia, Peru, and Rwanda have put in place to address deforestation.
Other Publications |
This report unpacks the complex landscape of voluntary standards and initiatives for carbon management to help private sector actors reach net-zero emissions.
SSI Reviews |
This report and its accompanying scorecard compare nine voluntary carbon neutrality standards and initiatives using a rigorous benchmarking methodology to assess their potential for contributing to ambitious climate action.
Commodity Reports |
This report explores recent market trends in the tea sector, what these trends mean for producers in developing countries, and what sustainability standards, governments, and private sector actors can do to improve farmers' incomes.
SSI Reviews |
This report analyzes the extent to which producers are included in the governance of agricultural standards and recommends ways for standard-setting organizations to give producers opportunities to help steer their course.
Policy Reports and Briefs |
This report explores how voluntary sustainability standards (VSSs) are being used in trade policy to increase the trade of more sustainable products between developing countries. This can lead to improved well-being and prosperity for farmers and promote trade relationships that protect the envir...
Commodity Reports |
This report explores recent market trends in the sugar cane sector, what these trends mean for producers in developing countries, and what sustainability standards, governments, and private sector actors can do to improve farmers' incomes.
Commodity Reports |
This report explores recent market trends in the palm oil sector, what these trends mean for producers in developing countries, and what sustainability standards, governments, and private sector actors can do to improve farmers' incomes.
Policy Reports and Briefs |
This policy brief summarizes the findings of our SSI Review: Standards and the Sustainable Development Goals.
SSI Reviews |
This report explores the role that voluntary sustainability standards can play in helping governments advance the Sustainable Development Goals and better track and report on their progress toward achieving them.