Sustainable value chains
Collaborating with industry platforms to drive sustainable sourcing alignment, transparency and traceability.
What we do
For value chains to be flexible and resilient and deliver benefits to all parties, they need to be transparent and accessible, with easy to understand requirements that do not overburden MSMEs.
Why we do it
Global value chains are restructuring in the wake of the COVID 19 crisis, with a new focus on shortening and diversifying value chains to minimize the risk of disruptions.
How we do it
We drive convergence of sustainability standards and provide information and tools to increase value chain transparency and traceability.
Sectors of activity
Agriculture
Textile
Other sectors
Expanding our reach across other sectors which include natural ingredients, fisheries, forestry, tourism and mining among others.
Examples of projects
Our Solutions
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Standards Map:
Your roadmap to sustainable trade
A free tool to find transparent information and discover trends on standards for environmental protection, labour rights, business ethics and more.
Sustainability Map:
Empowering sustainability actors
A free online gateway that enables businesses to promote their sustainable practices, increase their business opportunities and promote the transparency of international supply chains.
Selected projects
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EU City Award
Showcase how EU cities set an example by having a global impact on sustainable, fair and ethical trade through local efforts.
eco.business Fund Sustainability Standards Self-Assessment Tool
The eco.business Fund and the International Trade Centre have joined forces to enable businesses assess compliance against sustainability standards and potentially access preferential bank loans based on their sustainability score
Social and Labor Convergence Program – SLCP Gateway
An initiative led by the world’s leading manufacturers, brands, retailers, industry groups, international and governmental organizations, service providers and civil society groups, to eliminate audit fatigue.