The Rainforest Alliance is dedicated to improving the livelihoods of coffee farmers and their communities through training in sustainable agricultural practices that help improve crop yields and income, while protecting the environment.
The Rainforest Alliance is an international non-profit organization, working to create a better future for people and nature by making responsible business the new normal. By working together with multiple stakeholders including farmers, businesses and consumers, its aim is to protect forests, improve the livelihoods of farmers and forest communities, and help them adapt to climate change. Partnering companies have the assurance that the products they source are responsibly produced, while securing long-term supply to meet the needs of their customers. For more information visit the Rainforest Alliance business page.
Criteria:
Environmental impact: protecting forests and biodiversity, managing the use of fertilizer and pesticides and building climate resilience;
Farmer and community wellbeing: contributing to good conditions and decent wages for farmworkers, facilitating access to water, sanitation and healthcare and prohibiting child labor;
Improved livelihoods: helping farmers and foresters better manage their land, reducing costs, improving crop quality and increasing their yields;
Mission focused: driven by its mission to create a world where people and nature thrive in harmony.