References and Projects

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

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