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This research paper examines the perspectives of demand-side actors in globalized supply chains for forest-risk commodities, identifying barriers to sustainability progress and the role of civil society pressure and certification.

This 2023 report by WWF South Africa, based on research by the Behaviour Change Agency (BCA), explores the perceptions, root causes, and management practices regarding food loss and waste among 15 fruit and vegetable farmers in South Africa. The study highlights a critical lack of baseline data at the primary production level and identifies financial viability as the primary motivator for reducing waste.

This case study describes a three-step framework developed by the World Resources Institute (WRI) and Cargill to establish enterprise-wide contextual water targets. The approach shifts focus from direct operations to the broader value chain, prioritizing locations based on water risk severity and the company's proportional contribution to local water challenges.