Development of a PCR for Green Coffee production
This document outlines the development of a Product Category Rule (PCR) for green coffee production, as initiated by the SAI Platform. Launched in 2002 by Nestlé, Unilever, and Danone, the SAI Platform has grown to include over 40 member companies globally. With a focus on sustainability, this initiative aims to improve social, economic, and environmental aspects of the coffee supply chain. Key principles include transparency, effective communication, and stakeholder engagement. The project involves multiple phases over 18 months and fosters collaboration with industry experts.
Development of a PCR for Green Coffee production
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Development of a PCR for Green Coffee production September 2012 Update
What is SAI Platform? • A food companies platform launched in 2002 by Nestlé, Unilever, Danone. • Today with over 40 member companies & affiliates • Global – with representatives in Europe, NA but also Argentina, Australia and now China • Pre competitiveness is our strength • 5 crop specific working groups (beef, coffee, fruit, dairy, arable crops) and 1 on water& agriculture • Knowledge network of corporate and external experts
SAI Platform -Working Group Coffee Tchibo Sara Lee Kraft Foods Nestle Illy Investing cash and time!
Who is IDH • Sustainable Trade Initiative • To improve the sustainability of global supply chains • Tackle economic, social and environmental ‘bottlenecks’ • Multi-stakeholder process • A catalyst and knowledge broker- supporting front runners to move faster and actors to overcome thresholds • Currently – programmes in tropical timber, soy, natural stone , cocoa, Tea, cotton, spices and of course......
Work undertaken to date • Commissioned CE Delft Study • Collaborated (GIZ) and engaged with other interested/relevant groups (Eschborn) • Contracted consultancy to investigate project opportunities, timescales and associated budgets • Developed proposal for consideration by IDH – now co-funding ‘partner’
The Project – Key principles • PCR - end product - Flexibility • Pre competitive – consistency and knowledge • Transparency – Industry is customer • Not reinvent wheels – Reviews/experts • Green Coffee production – Boundary • Effective communication – Monthly newsletter • Investment of both time and finances • Every opportunity for industry to accept and adopt - Regular stakeholder contact
Process • PCR registration – Environdec • http://www.environdec.com/en/Product-Category-Rules/Detail/?Pcr=8539 • CE Delft Report as basis of development • Consensus and non consensus • TWG established and will develop proposals for consultation
Key Steps and Timescales • Three phases over 18 months • Phase 1 – Months 1-2 • Registration and formation • Communication • Phase 2 – Months 2-17 • Development and consultation • Wider engagement • Phase 3 – Months 14-18 • Publishing • Home • Case studies
Development Steering Committee: Governance and final ‘sector approval’ pre and post consultations Technical Working Group: Broad range of skills/experience, developing recommendations for progress. Balance / pragmatism – used! Opportunities also! Communications Group: Any interested stakeholder. Also Used for consultations
Current work areas Global application – Makes considerations more complex - Boundaries and relevance Allocation – production systems vary greatly globally - Want to provide appropriate guidance Data: - Lack of data makes the calculation of other criteria (LUC/Sequestration) more complex
How to engage? • Join the Technical Working Group – Mainly operate by conference calls and document reviews. Some physical meetings are necessary. • You must contribute to the process to be involved. • Get on the Communications Group – Receive the monthly newsletter, provide comment on progress and take part in structured consultations • E-mail – blindsay@saiplatform.org
Get involved! www.saiplatform.org
