Towards the Development of the Programme on Sustainable Food Systems
(SFSP) of the 10-Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable
Consumption and Production (10YFP)
Opportunity to participate in the 10YFP-SFSP
If your country or organization is interested in participating in the 10YFP-SFSP, a first
draft of which is attached, kindly complete this form, and send it to the 10YFP Secretariat at
(10yfp@unep.org) and the FSN network website
(http://www.fao.org/fsnforum/forum/discussions/sustainable-food-systems).
Please see pages 2-5 for the types of participation in the 10YFP-SFSP and the respective roles
and responsibilities.
Please note that your institution’s interest will need to be subsequently
confirmed by a formal expression of interest (EoI), with a letter of
commitment, coordinated by the 10YFP Secretariat.
Your organization
Organization name:
BSR
Website:
BSR.org
Country:
Main person completing this
form:
USA
Name: Emilie Prattico
Position: Manager, Partnership Development and Research
Email Address: eprattico@bsr.org
Phone number: +33681907345
Name: Edward Cameron
Position: Managing Director, Partnership Development and
Research
Email Address: ecameron@bsr.org
Phone number:
Alternative Contact
Type of organization (please
only check one):
Ministry;
Local authority
University/ Scientific/Research
Business organization
NGO or not-for-profit
Financial institution
Regional Organisation
National Cleaner Production Centre (NCPC)
Indigenous group or community based organization
Media
Inter-governmental organization
1
United Nations agency or programme
Other (please specify):
Brief description of your
organization (please include
objective and main areas of
interest)
BSR is a global nonprofit organization that works with its network
of more than 250 member companies to build a just and
sustainable world. From its offices in Asia, Europe, and North
America, BSR develops sustainable business strategies and
solutions through consulting, research, and cross-sector
collaboration.
Please specify your proposed participation in the 10YFP-SFSP
Type of proposed
Lead actor
participation
Co-Lead actor
Member of Multi-stakeholder Advisory Committee
(MAC)
Coordinator of a programme work area
Partner
What is your main
motivation to be part of the
10YFP-SFSP? Please explain
in a few paragraphs
BSR is very committed to improving the sustainability of the
agricultural sector through its consulting work with
companies. In addition, through its climate change strategy,
Business in a Climate Constrained World, it is also engaged
in improving the resilience of the sector to climate change
by catalyzing private sector action. It has published, for
instance, a report with ECF and the University of Cambridge
outlining adaptation, mitigation, and resilience strategies for
the agriculture sector addressed to corporations.
Other examples of our work include working on supply chain
issues in the industry: increasing smallholder integration
into global supply chains thanks to climate-smart agriculture
in China, building climate-resilience in agriculture supply
chains by identifying climate hotspots and providing
suppliers with capacity-building with General Mills or
Pepsico, or engaging companies to change consumer
behavior through our “Sustainable Lifestyles Working
Group” with McDonald’s.
Part of our strategic focus for our climate strategy is a focus
on agriculture, together with oil and gas, transport, and ICT.
The opportunity to enter into conversation and
collaboration with other stakeholders in the agriculture
sector is extremely valuable to advancing our core strategy
while ensuring it has maximum impact by integrating other
perspectives and other expert voices. One of the reasons we
see climate to be the key to our common future is for
reasons spanning a spectrum of areas, from gender equality,
to north-south equity, and conflict and transnational peace.
This is why joining a multi-stakeholder partnership such as
this one is crucial to BSR.
2
Indeed, BSR sees the stability and security of food systems
as an endemic problem with collective solutions. The very
basis of our work on climate and in sustainability more
generally relies on the idea of collaboration. We have more
than 20 multi-stakeholder working groups that are active in
supporting companies reach collective solutions. In addition,
we have recently become partners of UNEP’s CCAC to work
on private sector engagement. Collaboration is key to
success for promoting and implementing sustainable
solutions, which is why joining the 10-Year Framework of
Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production is
not only aligned with our vision but crucial to developing it
into the future.
How could your country or organization contribute to the development and
implementation of the 10YFP-SFSP?
BSR has a member network of 250+ multi-national companies, including 21 in the Food
industry: Anheuser-Busch InBev, Campbell Soup Company, Chiquita Brands, The Coca-Cola
Company, Darden Restaurants, Diageo, FEMSA, Fromageries Bel, General Mills, Green
Mountain Coffee, Kerry Group, McCormick and Co, McDonald’s, Monsanto, Ocean Spray
Cranberries, Pepsico, Sodexo, Starbucks Coffee Company, Syngenta, Unilever, and Walmart.
It is by working with these companies – individually and collectively – that we intend to
develop and implement the programme, by promoting sustainability goals for the food
industry globally, including climate change adaptation, mitigation, and resilience-building.
We would continue to work with these companies on their global supply chains, to ensure
that we address food sustainability as holistically as possible. The advantage of BSR’s
partnership is that BSR represents a global private sector voice from all geographical areas
and from all kinds of companies, without focusing on a single view or position.
In addition, we have internal human resources that would contribute to the collective
expertise of the partnership. Indeed, with 10 FBA experts, climate experts, and inclusive
economy experts, not to mention more than 20 years’ experience engaging the private
sector on sustainability, BSR could contribute a very unique perspective from the private
sector that is aware of the complexity and nuances of the sector, as well as of the urgent
issues it needs to address.
Please provide a brief description of your efforts in the field of sustainable food systems.
See appendices 1 and 2, for a presentation of project work with companies.
In addition, please see our report on agriculture and climate change for an example of our
research.
As the representative of my organization/government, I confirm that the information is
correct and true.
Date 14 April 2015
Name Emilie Prattico
3
Before expressing any interest, please, kindly read carefully the “Guidance document on
the 10YFP PROGRAMMES : Criteria, structure and steps to develop and operationalize
them”1, which explains the objective and activities of the programme, the different roles
available and benefits and responsibilities associated with them.
Immediately below you will find a summary of the role and responsibilities of the Lead
and Co-leads, Multi-stakeholder Advisory Committee (MAC) members, and Partners of
the programme. These will be set out in more detail in the formal Expression of Interest
form that you will receive subsequently from the 10YFP Secretariat.
____________________________________________________________________
 Role and Responsibilities of the Lead and Co-leads of a 10YFP Programme:

Support the overall coordination of the programme implementation and pro-actively
fundraise for the programme;

Provide financial and/or in-kind contribution, including dedicated staff in support of
a “Coordination Desk” (each programme will need a minimum of 1-2 full time staff
to start operating);

Jointly supervise the work of the Coordination Desk (whose tasks could be
executed from different geographical locations);

Chair and co-chair the MAC meetings, facilitate the decision-making within the
Committee and support its activities, including those related to securing support
from the 10YFP Trust Fund;

Act as liaison and focal point for contacts between the Secretariat and the SFS
programme and all its partners;

Report on progress and outcomes as required, including through the preparation
of an annual report for the 10YFP Secretariat to convey to the Board and to be
included in the 10YFP report to ECOSOC.
Criteria for lead and co-leads:
Any government from any UN member state relevant regional or national organizations,
international organizations (including UN agencies), industry or business organizations,
non-governmental/civil society organizations or academic institutions, or any other entity
that supports the goals of the 10YFP (www.unep.org/10yfp) and agrees to work towards
them can apply to become a lead or a co-lead of a specific 10YFP programme. The lead
and co-lead(s) should:
•
demonstrate an active or leading role in supporting the shift towards sustainable
consumption and production patterns at national and/or regional levels;
•
provide resources (including in-kind contributions or expertise) for coordination
1
Document available at: www.unep.org/10yfp and
http://www.unep.org/10yfp/Portals/50150/Guidance_Doc_10YFP_Programme%20development_1_V1_March14.pdf
4
and implementation of activities under this programme; and
•
ensure minimum commitment to remain engaged for at least four years.
 Role and Responsibilities of the MAC of a 10YFP Programme:

review goals, objectives and measures of success, based on the initial programme’s
work plan, with the aim of providing guidance on progress towards more sustainable
consumption and production patterns;

review on the performance and evolution of the programme’s work plan, advise on
and proactively engage new partners, initiatives and activities in the line with the
objectives of the programme, as well as in response to emerging demand and
priorities;

enhance synergies and cooperation among stakeholders within the programme as
well as with other programmes of the 10YFP;

propose projects and/or activities for implementation in accordance with the work plan
of the programme;

provide guidance to the 10YFP Secretariat for the elaboration of calls for proposals
for the 10YFP Trust Fund, in the area of the programme, and to screen and short list
proposals received based on established criteria;
Criteria for the members of the Multi-stakeholder Advisory Committee

Any government from any UN member state relevant regional or international
organizations, industry or business organizations, non-governmental/civil society
organizations or academic institutions, or any other entity that supports the goals
of the 10YFP and agrees to work towards them can apply to become a member
of the MAC of a specific programme.
The composition of the MAC ideally could reflect a diversity of partner categories and
geographic regions, in this context, members of the MAC should:
 demonstrate strong interest and/or recognized expertise and experience, if
possible reflected in policies and actions, in the area of the programme;

have played an active or leading role in supporting the sustainable consumption
and production and/or sustainable development agenda at the national and/or
regional levels.
Role of Coordinators of the Programme Work Areas
Coordinators of a programme work area are not necessarily members of the MultiStakeholder Advisory Committee, but can take an active role in coordinating one or
more of the programme work areas. When coordinating a work area of the programme,
they are responsible for ensuring that the related activities are delivered in an inclusive
and effective manner. They bring their expertise, expand their networks and
partnerships, build synergies and help scale-up and replicate best practices on SCP at
all levels.
5
____________________________________________________________________
Role of Partners
Any stakeholder supporting implementation and/or benefiting from the activities of the
programme could be a partner of a programme. Those activities include workshops,
trainings, making use and supporting dissemination of the materials, including policy
and capacity-building tools and reports produced by the programme. Partners do not
necessarily need to provide technical and/or financial support.
Thank you very much for your time.,
6
Appendix 1
7
Appendix 2:
BSR Past Projects
in Food
Introduction
Food, Beverage, Agriculture Practice
Agricultural Supply Chains |
Select Project Examples
January 2013
BSR provides customized strategic advice to companies on environmental and social issues that affect
their supply chain. We draw on our extensive experience across the food and beverage supply chain –
from our work with major retailers and manufacturers to handlers and growers, as well as suppliers of
agricultural inputs – to provide insight into approaches that can help a company manage its social and
environmental impacts and also create business value.
Below is a sampling of BSR projects that have focused on issues related to the sourcing and production
of agricultural raw materials. They are split between those oriented around:
(1) supply chain strategy and assessments, and
(2) worker engagement and empowerment
Sampling of Projects
AGRICULTURAL SUPPLY CHAIN STRATEGY AND ASSESSMENT EXAMPLES
Development & Assessment of Grower Level Guidelines and Questionnaires
BSR facilitated the creation of a sustainability scorecard for a large farm in the United States, which
covered the material impact areas and established a framework for managing them. This helped the
company integrate its CSR commitments into its business operations and engage with internal and
external stakeholders.
BSR has worked with a major multi-national company in China to (1) help validate and calibrate the
existing environmental content of its code and (2) develop and test social and economic components.
We subsequently converted the social/economic questions to be globally applicable.
We have provided advice to a U.S. beverage company on the development of an internal grower
assessment tool, which supports the interests of customers and growers. Moreover, for global
consumer packaged goods companies, BSR has drafted social and environmental expectations for
agricultural production.
Animal Welfare Multi-Country Review
BSR conducted multi-country research on pending legislation and regulations, assessed stakeholders
concerns, and developed recommendations.
Child Labor in Sugar and Coffee Production
In conjunction with industry associations, BSR developed methodologies to reduce child labor in sugar
(El Salvador) and coffee (Nicaragua) production.
Case study links:
El Salvador: http://www.drcafta.bsr.org/en/demo_projects/view/child_labor_eradication
Nicaragua: http://www.drcafta.bsr.org/en/demo_projects/view/child_labor_eradication_nicaragua
8
Water Management Related to Sugar Cane Production
In India, BSR undertook a project designed to assist sugar cane farmers in the Maharashtra
region. The objective was to assess, monitor and improve the water management practices of
three sugar mills and 30 farmers. Working with partner organizations, we developed key
indicators of sustainable water management, a water management assessment tool, pilot
project, and training & education for suppliers and their supply chains.
Multi-Commodity Assessment and Strategy Development
BSR helped align ADM’s supply chain management with best practices in social and environmental
stewardship. This included:
• Assessing three key commodities (corn, palm oil, and soy) in their supply chain in the key
countries where they are grown (Brazil, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the United States)
• Evaluating the impacts of those operations on the environment
• Helping the company understand stakeholder views and how to increase stakeholder
engagement
• Providing executive-level guidance on the commitments and structural changes necessary to
further integrate sustainable business practices into their culture and operations.
Case study link: http://www.bsr.org/en/our-insights/case-study-view/archer-daniels-midland-asustainable-supply-chain-for-agribusiness
Sustainable Agriculture in China: Research and Recommendations
In 2010, BSR published a report highlighting some of the key environmental and health impacts of cropbased agricultural supply chains in China – from farm-level impacts related to pesticide and fertilizer
use, to the processing and packaging of the final product.
Report link: http://www.bsr.org/reports/BSR_Sustainability_of_Chinese_Agriculture_English.pdf
Tea Industry in China
BSR has worked closely with the tea industry in China for several years in conjunction with the Ethical
Tea Partnership (ETP). We undertook a broad evaluation of the tea industry and developed an “OHS
Management Toolkit for the Tea Industry” to promote best practices in factories. This was based on
benchmarks, which identified OHS risks and challenges with respect to OHS management. We held joint
training workshops as follow-up to the site visits and worked with the factories to develop
implementation plans. BSR consolidated the better practices into case studies for all participating
factories. We continue to support ETP to help ensure that follow-up activities as outlined in the
improvement plans are being carried out.
Farmer Training in China
BSR hosted in China a discussion for participants to share information about farmer training
curriculums, training materials, trainers and training centers, and to identify common challenges and
opportunities for collaboration. Stakeholders convened by BSR included: Cargill, Bayer Crop Science,
Agrofresh, GTZ, China Food Association, China Rural Cooperatives Research and Practice Centre.
Challenges identified included: multiple information channels, farmers not receptive to ideas from
government, farmers wary of training direct from companies, lack of trust, and ineffective
communication with farmers.
BSR is currently working with a major retailer to assess and understand the successes,
challenges, and opportunities present in existing training programs being delivered in select
provinces. The goal of which is to design a locally-appropriate methodology for a pilot location
and facilitate the implementation of train the trainer programs
9
WORKER ENGAGEMENT AND EMPOWERMENT EXAMPLES
With funding from the US State Department, BSR recently completed the DR-CAFTA Responsible
Competitiveness Project to demonstrate the range of innovative approaches to worker engagement.
We completed 14 demonstration projects, documented as case studies of responsible labor in action.
The following were focused on worker empowerment in agricultural supply chains.
Manager/Worker Dialogue in Banana Industry
In Guatemala, BSR worked with Chiquita and Del Monte supplier AgroAmérica to address a contentious
relationship between the union/workers and management at one of their banana farms. By bringing the
parties together to discuss issues and design formal communications mechanisms, BSR helped
AgroAmérica reduce the tension and increase productivity—resulting in a record year of production in
2010.
Case study link: http://www.drcafta.bsr.org/en/demo_projects/view/multisector_dialogue_in_guatemalan_banana_production
In Honduras, BSR worked with Chiquita supplier Finca Tropical to train and empower workers,
ultimately creating a worker committee that meets monthly to discuss productivity issues and develop
solutions. The committee’s work and ideas directly contributed to the farm achieving its best year in
production in 20 years.
Case study link: http://www.drcafta.bsr.org/en/demo_projects/view/finca_tropical
Working Conditions in Dominican Republic Sugar Cane Plantations
BSR worked directly with immigrant cane cutters to do a baseline diagnostic of working conditions in
the Dominican Republic.
Case study link: http://www.drcafta.bsr.org/en/demo_projects/view/caei
Responsible Labor Training for Managers: BSR designed, developed and delivered 20 seminars in six
countries to nearly 500 participants at various managerial levels and in different sectors (private sector,
government, NGOs, unions). The training was focused on responsible labor issues and included a range
of topics from labor law compliance to more opportunity-driven areas such as developing peer-to-peer
training and worker empowerment programs.
Training on Improved Pesticide Management Practices
BSR worked with an external technical expert to help small coffee farmers improve pesticide
management (Costa Rica) and worked with a national industry association to improve recycling of used
pesticide containers (Nicaragua).
Case study links:
Costa Rica: http://www.drcafta.bsr.org/en/demo_projects/view/coocafe
Nicaragua:
http://www.drcafta.bsr.org/en/demo_projects/view/occupational_health_on_nicaraguan_farms
10