Insights

PepsiCo’s ambitious strategy brings farmer livelihoods to the fore. They partnered with COSA to build a credible science-based framework.

In 2023, the new COSA 3.0 systems will radically transform how sustainability data is managed, to deliver real knowledge and surpass emerging regulations.

We queried nearly 150 senior experts, from across the sustainability spectrum in 2022. Here are some of the revealed insights. The two most important sustainability trends or needs going forward are metrics for climate adaptation and strategic sustainability guidance for taking better decisions.

A new initiative from the International Coffee Organization will provide, for the first time, standardized data on farmers’ true costs of production and efficiency of value transmission in supply chains. This is a critical first step to building a shared understanding of the key elements that contribute to sustainable coffee production.

A new initiative from the International Coffee Organization will provide, for the first time, standardized data on farmers’ true costs of production and efficiency of value transmission in supply chains. This is a critical first step to building a shared understanding of the key elements that contribute to sustainable coffee production.

Mary Williams painstakingly learned every aspect of the business, reaching the C-Suite of one of the most storied coffee brands in the world. A notable achievement on its own, it was however not her biggest contribution to the industry.

The multi-million dollar effort will advance innovations in more agile data systems to drive performance and impact within their large Agricultural Development portfolio. It’s a significant step toward making better data widely accessible.

With human rights data, many organizations don’t realize that the information they are getting can be deeply flawed. An early COSA study on child labor shows why asking the right questions to begin with is essential to getting sound data.

“Founders can struggle to step down but instead I am very excited to have Richard Rogers apply his exceptional strategic ability to guide a fast-growing COSA,” says Daniele Giovannucci.

Hundreds of billions are wasted on distortionary subsidies. Yet we have solutions for market-based pathways to correct this with transparency about true prices.