Goodness Guaranteed
Van der Wal Sanne, 2015
Name of publisher/editor
SOMO
Geographic area
Global
Summary & key words
Increasingly popular and widely implemented sustainability certification schemes like Rainforest Alliance, Fairtrade, and UTZ Certified aim to improve the working conditions of workers on farms in developing countries producing food for Western markets. This study shows that sustainability certification indeed benefits workers, but that working conditions on certified farms are not yet on par with internationally agreed standards.
This study aims to contribute to the understanding of the impact of sustainability certification on working conditions in large-scale production of food and agricultural commodities in developing countries. The results of this study are to support policymakers in governments, civil society, companies, and sustainability certifi cations to improve approaches to ensure decent working conditions for agricultural workers in developing countries.