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Traceability matters
Sustainability Accounting, Management and Policy Journal ( IF 3.964 ) Pub Date : 2020-02-03 , DOI: 10.1108/sampj-04-2019-0145
Cordula Hinkes , Günter Peter

Sustainability certification of agricultural commodities might be one measure to ensure deforestation-free supply chains. The purpose of this paper is to add to previous assessments of soy certification systems with respect to “zero deforestation” criteria by focusing on the aspect of traceability.,A conceptual framework for assessing certification systems is proposed based on a literature review. This concept is applied to 16 soy certification systems, considering previous studies and available chain-of-custody certification options.,Among the sample, five certification systems may contribute to ensuring deforestation-free soy supply chains, as they have relatively high “zero deforestation” and assurance requirements and support at least segregation. Other chain-of-custody systems are insufficient in terms of traceability, but still dominate the market.,The assessment considers only certification systems that have been benchmarked according to criteria developed by the European feed industry. Regular updates and further assessments of certification systems for other commodities are recommended.,Supply chain actors and policymakers are informed about certification systems that may ensure deforestation-free sourcing. However, different factors influence the implementation of zero deforestation commitments, such as adverse effects, economic trade-offs and new certification and traceability concepts.,The implementation of deforestation-free supply chains should contribute to achieving sustainable development goals. Potential adverse social effects need to be considered.,This study focuses on the so far rather neglected but essential aspect of traceability, which is required for ensuring deforestation-free sourcing along the whole supply chain.

中文翻译:

可追溯性很重要

农产品的可持续性认证可能是确保供应链无森林砍伐的一项措施。本文的目的是通过关注可追溯性方面对大豆认证系统的“零毁林”标准的先前评估进行补充。基于文献综述提出了评估认证系统的概念框架。考虑到先前的研究和可用的产销监管链认证选项,这一概念适用于 16 个大豆认证体系。,在样本中,5 个认证体系可能有助于确保无森林砍伐的大豆供应链,因为它们具有相对较高的“零森林砍伐” ”和保证要求并至少支持隔离。其他产销监管链系统在可追溯性方面不足,但仍占据市场主导地位。,该评估仅考虑根据欧洲饲料行业制定的标准进行基准测试的认证体系。建议对其他商品的认证系统进行定期更新和进一步评估。供应链参与者和政策制定者了解可确保无毁林采购的认证系统。然而,不同因素影响零毁林承诺的实施,例如不利影响、经济权衡以及新的认证和可追溯性概念。无毁林供应链的实施应有助于实现可持续发展目标。需要考虑潜在的不利社会影响。本研究侧重于迄今为止相当被忽视但必不可少的可追溯性方面,
更新日期:2020-02-03
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