Publications

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.

Policy Reports and Briefs | April 19, 2023

Reducing Poverty: Voluntary sustainability standards can support smallholder farmers

This policy brief summarizes the findings of our SSI Review: Standards and Poverty Reduction.

Policy Reports and Briefs | April 18, 2023

Voluntary Sustainability Standards and Investments in Sustainable Agriculture

This policy brief summarizes the findings of our SSI Review: Standards and Investments in Sustainable Agriculture.

Policy Reports and Briefs | October 28, 2021

Voluntary Sustainability Standards, Forest Conservation, and Environmental Provisions in International Trade Policy

This policy brief presents the main issues examined in our webinar on reducing deforestation through international trade policy in March 2021.

Policy Reports and Briefs | April 19, 2021

Coping with COVID-19: Certification supports farmer resilience

This policy brief presents findings from primary research investigating how voluntary sustainability standards can help smallholder farmers be more resilient during crises.

Policy Reports and Briefs | December 31, 2016

Voluntary Sustainability Standards and Biodiversity: Understanding the potential of agricultural standards for biodiversity protection

Voluntary sustainability standards offer an opportunity to reduce the biodiversity impacts of agriculture and to promote best practices, helping to feed a growing population.