The Voluntary Coffee Standard Index (VOCSI). Developing a Composite Index to Assess and Compare the Strength of Mainstream Voluntary Sustainability Standards in the Global Coffee Industry
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ecolecon.2018.03.026
Abstract: Over the last years, key players in business, politics and civil society have promoted Voluntary Sustainability Standards (VSS) to shift global markets towards more sustainable value chains. In this article, we develop a new methodological… read more here.
Keywords: strength; index; sustainability standards; sustainability ... See more keywords
Global Coverage of Agricultural Sustainability Standards, and Their Role in Conserving Biodiversity
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DOI: 10.1111/conl.12314
Abstract: Voluntary sustainability standards have increased in uptake over the last decade, here we explore their potential contribution to biodiversity conservation and other aspects of agricultural sustainability. We reviewed the content of twelve major crop standards… read more here.
Keywords: sustainability standards; agricultural sustainability; global coverage; biodiversity ... See more keywords