The OECD-FAO Guidance on Responsible Agricultural Supply Chains is FAO’s central framework for addressing supply chains, due diligence and development in the agricultural sector. As the sector’s leading tool for environmental and social risk reduction in business conduct, the OECD-FAO Guidance is used by governments and companies in a practical way to manage and mitigate adverse impacts through sourcing and directing business impacts into development outcomes.
Related links
- FAO Responsible Business Conduct (RBC) in Agriculture (Corporate)
- OECD-FAO Advisory Group (AG) on Responsible Agricultural Supply Chains
- OECD-FAO Guidance for Responsible Agricultural Supply Chains (OECD Site)
- Pilot project on the implementation of the OECD-FAO Guidance for Responsible Agricultural Supply Chains (subpage)
- Sustainable Development Goals and the OECD-FAO Guidance for Responsible Agricultural Supply Chains
- CFS Principles for Responsible Investment in Agriculture and Food Systems
Building responsible global value chains for the sustainable production and trade of tropical fruits
The global production and trade of tropical fruits has grown dramatically. Tropical fruits are also part of a healthy diet for millions of people and contribute to development in producer countries. The COVID-19 pandemic and concerns about sustainability have shown business risks that must be addressed to ensure continued success in these value chains.
Global agricultural supply chains, deforestation and responsible sourcing
A growing demand for food, coupled with reduced trade barriers and increased agricultural production are contributing to the growth of global trade and agricultural supply chains. Today, an estimated one‐third of agrifood exports are traded within global supply chains (FAO, 2022). While the growing global supply chains have supported economic growth and development, meeting and facilitating global demand for commodities is also impacting our forests.