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Retailer- garden centre
Assistance in the implementation of a supplier charter
DISCOVER ECOCERT ACCOMPANIMENT
Analysis of existing business practices to identify the main areas of commitment towards suppliers
Assessment of the current situation regarding environmental and social risk management within its production chains
Training of teams to raise their awareness of the approach
Preparation of monitoring indicators to evaluate suppliers
Creation of e-learning training modules
outcome
Creation of 4 customised e-learning modules on the group Responsible Purchasing Policy
Chemical sector group
Assistance for the CSR strategy applied to suppliers.
DISCOVER ECOCERT ACCOMPANIMENT
SWOT analysis of the system and the CSR evaluation tools of suppliers
Document review and interviews with key departments (Purchasing, Quality Assurance, CSR)
Identification of strategic areas for strengthening the Responsible Sourcing Policy
Synthesis report on the performance of the established system
Action proposals that take into account the duty of care, in order to prevent social, environmental and governance risks
outcome
Validation of the supplier CSR strategy by the main client of the group
Regional management company
Support for the ESG sustainable development strategy
DISCOVER ECOCERT ACCOMPANIMENT
Analysis of the internal functioning of the management company and of the external investments
Raising awareness and mobilising teams on the challenges of sustainable development
Diagnosis of the activities within companies and tailor-made assistance to build the CSR approach
outcome
Preparation of an ESG standard and development of evaluation tools for future involvement
International Agri-food group
Diversification programme of vanilla-cocoa production
DISCOVER ECOCERT ACCOMPANIMENT
Program impact assessment on the standard of living of producers
Verification of the impact measurement method and good practices on the field
Compliance inspection of the quality of the key indicators and advice
outcome
400 beneficiary producers (increase of the average income and improvement in living conditions)
Agri-food SME, France
Assistance in the definition and implementation of a CSR strategy
DISCOVER ECOCERT ACCOMPANIMENT
Identification of challenges in line with the strategy of the general management
Prioritization and consultation of stakeholders, goal setting and participatory development of the action plan
Operational rollout of the CSR project
Advice on the promotion of CSR through company labelling
outcome
Implementation of a comprehensive CSR strategy. Enhancement of their commitment by obtaining a CSR label (SME+)
Paint sector
Creation of a private standard
DISCOVER ECOCERT ACCOMPANIMENT
Assistance in the promotion of the good practices of an international group in the paint sector
Identification of the good formulation and production practices of the company to be promoted in order to stand out in this market
Preparation of a private standard with inspection criteria and indicators, and creation of a third-party audit system.
outcome
Launch of 3 natural paints
International textile group
Strengthening of the CSR strategy
DISCOVER ECOCERT ACCOMPANIMENT
Diagnosis of the group CSR project
Proposal of improvement areas : practical implications for validating, identifying new topics, programme coherence and compatibility with the guidelines of CSR standards, internal communication and employee involvement, etc.
outcome
Rollout of a CSR policy integrating the requirements of the GOTS standard
Textile VSE
Assistance in the implementation of a CSR strategy
DISCOVER ECOCERT ACCOMPANIMENT
Training of the internal CSR officer
Continuation of individualised support on site.
Identification of challenges in line with the strategy of the general management
Hierarchisation and stakeholder consultation
Goal setting and participatory development of the action plan
Operational rollout of the CSR project.
outcome
Obtaining the CSR label: SME +
Retailer
Development of educational tools to assist in the rollout of organic products
DISCOVER ECOCERT ACCOMPANIMENT
Guiding the rollout strategy organic products in all departments of the stores
Production of video material (shooting alongside store staff) showcasing the good practices to be implemented on a daily basis in organic distribution
Preparation of guides and fact sheets specific to each department
Training and personalised assistance for teams in the stores.
outcome
Fast rollout of new organic departments in 120 new stores
Detergence SME
Diagnosis prior to the launch of a line of natural detergents
DISCOVER ECOCERT ACCOMPANIMENT
Analysis of the business practices of a company specialised in natural detergents
Interviews with various departments (Purchasing, Production, Quality Assurance, etc.)
Field diagnosis of the industrial site
Training of technical teams on the Ecocert standard for natural detergents
Advice on the process to be implemented in order to facilitate the launch of a line of organic certified products
Report that includes a corrective action plan
outcome
Launch of a product line of 4 certified natural detergents
Professional federation
Development of an environmental analysis and management tool
DISCOVER ECOCERT ACCOMPANIMENT
Development of an online platform (SaaS model) to easily carry out an environmental analysis and manage the corresponding actions for SME's in the organic sector
outcome
Environmental analysis and monitoring online tool hosted by the union and accessible by its members
Agri-food SME, France
Technical diagnosis towards IFS certification of a production line
DISCOVER ECOCERT ACCOMPANIMENT
Analysis of the business practices of a company specialised in fruit processing
Interviews with various departments (Purchasing, Production, Quality Assurance, etc.)
Diagnosis on the field of the industrial site
Training of technical teams on the regulations and advice on the processes to be implemented in order to facilitate the launch of an IFS production line
Preparation of a report that includes a corrective action plan to be implemented in order to obtain certification.
outcome
Launch of an IFS fruit processing and packaging line.
FAO
Analysis of carbon offset market trends in the agri-food sector
DISCOVER ECOCERT ACCOMPANIMENT
Mapping the landscape of the players involved in the carbon offset market (regulatory bodies, private companies, label owners, etc.)
Document review of existing methodologies and trends
Interviews with the various sector players to analyse strengths and weaknesses of the established evaluation and promotion systems.
outcome
In progress
International cosmetics group
Diagnosis prior to the launch of a line of natural and organic cosmetics
DISCOVER ECOCERT ACCOMPANIMENT
Analysis of the business practices of a company in the cosmetics sector
Interviews with various departments (Purchasing, Production, Quality Assurance, etc.)
Field Diagnosis of the industrial site
Training of technical teams on the Cosmos standard and advice on the process to be implemented in order to facilitate the launch of an organic cosmetics line
Report with a corrective action plan
outcome
Launch of 5 organic cosmetic references
International consulting company
Assistance in setting up three organic production chains
DISCOVER ECOCERT ACCOMPANIMENT
Identification of the upstream and downstream players of the three production chains concerned: lentisk, prickly pear, beekeeping products
Diagnosis of current production practices
Proposal of an action plan for the rollout of organic farming
Development of tools and technical guides tailored to each sector (conversion period, production and processing practices, labelling, etc.)
Training of producers and instructors to ensure the continuity of the project.
outcome
Training of more than 150 producers and technicians
FAO
Creation of two pilot geographical indications
DISCOVER ECOCERT ACCOMPANIMENT
Identification of specific products eligible for geographical indication
Defining characteristics with regard to the geographical area
Setting up a system of official signs of quality and origin in the Bursa province
Strengthening the legal and institutional framework
Structuring and training of producer groups
Marketing test to assess the attractiveness of the product.
outcome
Launch of two geographical indications in Bursa, Turkey
International Agri-food group
Market study in Asia and Middle East
DISCOVER ECOCERT ACCOMPANIMENT
Analysis of the organic market in Asia and the Middle East
Advice on a positioning strategy for new products
Regulatory and technical support for defining the production conditions to be implemented in these markets.
outcome
Proposal of 3 market positioning scenarios
Agri-food cooperative
Diagnosis prior to Fair For Life labelling
DISCOVER ECOCERT ACCOMPANIMENT
Technical diagnosis within a cooperative with strong local involvement and committed to sustainable production
Analysis of practices within the cooperative, interviews and field visits to evaluate strengths and areas for improvement of the functioning of the cooperative
Training of the various departments (Production, Quality Assurance, Marketing) on the Fair For Life label
Synthesis report including the advice of fair trade experts.
outcome
Launch of products with the Fair For Life label
International cosmetics group
Assistance in monitoring a sustainability programme
DISCOVER ECOCERT ACCOMPANIMENT
Guiding the group to achieve the objectives of its sustainability programme
Analysis of raw material production chains and definition of the best strategy for evaluating and monitoring social and environmental performance indicators (KPIs)
Support the implementation of multi-party contracts to ensure the commitment of all sector players towards a sustainable production and value distribution method.
outcome
39 performance indicators evaluated each year, assistance with the signing of 10 multi-party contracts
ASEAN
Assistance in the implementation of common certification and accreditation procedures
DISCOVER ECOCERT ACCOMPANIMENT
As part of the ASEAN-Australia Development Cooperation Program (AADCP)
Analysis of existing certification systems for Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) in each ASEAN member state (10 countries)
Development of tools for a coordinated implementation and application of the ASEAN GAP standard by competent authorities, auditors, producers and consumers.
outcome
Creation of certification and accreditation manuals to be applied by all ASEAN member states.
Corporate foundation
Assessment of funding requests for Forest-Climate projects
DISCOVER ECOCERT ACCOMPANIMENT
Creation of frameworks for funding requests
Implementation of didactic support materials and a project evaluation
Development of a credible and pragmatic evaluation system to support the funding decisions of the foundation for Forest-Climate projects (reforestation, carbon offset, etc.).
outcome
Comprehensive project analysis tool to improve the reliability of funding decisions
International cosmetics group
Creation of a third-party Evaluation tool
DISCOVER ECOCERT ACCOMPANIMENT
Analysis of strengths and weaknesses of the responsible sourcing programme for cosmetic raw materials and textile accessories
Development of an environmental and social assessment grid for the production chains of these raw materials and accessories
Carrying out assessments in 24 countries
Reporting and proposing action plans to further develop the production chains and improve impact.
outcome
32 production chains periodically evaluated since 2009
Central purchasing office
Benchmark of aquaculture and sustainable fishing label
DISCOVER ECOCERT ACCOMPANIMENT
Analysis of sustainable fishing and aquaculture labels
Participation in the development of a seafood purchasing strategy
Creation of an internal private standard of good practices for the responsible purchase of fishery and aquaculture products.
outcome
9 sustainable fisheries and aquaculture labels analysed
Creation of an internal private standard of good purchasing practices for products from sustainable fisheries and aquaculture.
International cosmetics group
Guidance on the labelling strategy of the group
DISCOVER ECOCERT ACCOMPANIMENT
Analysis of the constraints and opportunities associated with the positioning of the company in the organic and natural market
Interviews with various departments (R&D, Purchasing, Quality Assurance, Marketing and Production)
Advice on internal organization for the successful launch of organic products
Training and skills enhancement for the teams.
outcome
6 awareness raising sessions, 60 people assisted during the project
Beverage specialty stores
Tools development to promote the quality system
DISCOVER ECOCERT ACCOMPANIMENT
Diagnosis with advice to promote the quality system
Training of teams to raise their awareness of the approach implementation
Preparation of a charter setting out the main principles of the quality approach.
outcome
Creation of risk analysis and quality system monitoring tools
International textile group
Diagnosis prior to the launch of GOTS- certified clothes
DISCOVER ECOCERT ACCOMPANIMENT
Analysis of the business practices of a company in the printing sector
Interviews with various departments (Purchasing, Production, Quality Assurance, etc.)
Field diagnosos of the industrial site
Training of technical teams on the GOTS standard
Advice on the processes to be implemented in order to facilitate the launch of a line of certified products
Report that includes a corrective action plan
outcome
Launch of 20 organic references for clothing textiles
International Agri-food group
Diagnosis prior to the international launch of organic products
DISCOVER ECOCERT ACCOMPANIMENT
Analysis of the business practices of a company within its various departments (Purchasing, Production, Quality Assurance, Marketing, etc.) and on different production sites worldwide
Training of technical teams on organic regulations
Advice on the process to be implemented in order to facilitate the launch of different product lines in each target country.
outcome
Launch of organic products in 43 countries
International NGO
Assistance in the promotion strategy of agricultural products
DISCOVER ECOCERT ACCOMPANIMENT
Strategic analysis of the promotion scenarios for two processed agricultural products from Burkina Faso: cashew nuts and dried mango
Interviews with sector players and local authorities
Cost-benefit comparative analysis of possible quality signs: organic, geographical indications, fair trade, etc.
outcome
Preparation of an action and budget plan for each promotion scenario
International Agri-food group
Technical diagnosis of cocoa cooperatives
DISCOVER ECOCERT ACCOMPANIMENT
Analysis of practices within the cooperatives committed to sustainable cocoa production
Interviews and field visits to evaluate strengths and areas for improvement of the functioning of the producer cooperatives
Preparation of a synthesis report including advice to improve the quality of sourcing
outcome
40 cooperatives involved, 47 visits to producer and supplier cooperatives
Forestry group
Preparation of technical specifications
DISCOVER ECOCERT ACCOMPANIMENT
Identification of the local stakeholders
Modification of the FSC standard in partnership with FSC France to adapt the FSC standard to New Caledonia
Creation and organisation of workshops to assist in the preparation of the technical specifications
Definition and preparation of inspection criteria and indicators
Coordination of the validation process with FSC International.
outcome
FSC recognition at the national level
Agri-food SME, France
Guidance of the "Food safety culture" implementation
DISCOVER ECOCERT ACCOMPANIMENT
Definition and implementation of Food Safety Culture Identification of challenges in line with the strategy of the general management
Goal setting and participatory development of the action plan
Operational rollout of the Food Safety Culture project
outcome
Definition of a Food Safety Culture policy and rollout of tools to facilitate the process
Sustainable Vanilla Initiative (SVI)
Creation of a traceability tool for the vanilla sector
DISCOVER ECOCERT ACCOMPANIMENT
Support for the Sustainable Vanilla Initiative (SVI), an organisation that gathers the main players in the vanilla sector, in order to improve the traceability of the sector
Field diagnosis and analysis of the challenges of the international vanilla market (product quality and traceability, price volatility, etc.)
Preparation of technical specifications for traceability and support for the development of a digital traceability tool
Field evaluation and testing of the tools developed.
outcome
The involvement of 80,000 collectors, 6,000 middlemen and 100 exporters in the long term