Last month, an eager group of recent graduates got a full-day crash course to learn what it means to be a sustainability consultant, what it is like to work at NewForesight, and how they can themselves be effective in bringing about change in their career. Do you want to get a grasp of some of […]
Young Agents of Change Day 2019 Read More »
There has been an exciting development in the world of sustainability standards. In this blog, we will share the recent experience of a leading, global assurance system recognising sustainably farmed products – where they pioneered the first transition from practices towards a more outcomes-based approach. Standards are under scrutiny Standards are being recognised globally for
LEAF Marque – pioneering beyond practices Read More »
Ons huidig voedselbeleid is aan herstel toe. De huidige grootschalige voedselproductie is een van de grootste drivers van verlies van biodiversiteit en klimaatverandering. In Nederland is veehouderij verantwoordelijk voor 7 procent van de totale broeikasemissie. Bovendien vergt de productie van slechts 1kg diereneiwit een hoeveelheid planteneiwit (voeder) van 3-20kg. Ons huidige voedselbeleid vraagt dus om
Naar een Nationaal Eiwitplan Read More »
In the past few years, the protein transition – the shift from a predominantly animal-based to a more plant-based consumption and production – has really taken off in the Netherlands. The Nationale Eiwitstrategie (or ‘National Protein Strategy’) that is planned for the end of 2019 forms both an opportunity and risk; it is an excellent
Van spek naar bonen: Six essential success factors to accelerate the protein transition Read More »
Welcome! This month our newest Junior Analysts Hessel Moelijker and Joost Backer started their journey here at NewForesight. Within their first days I had the chance to ask a few critical questions to get to know them, ask about their first impressions, expectations of the program and if they had any advice for future applicants.
Systems thinking isn’t as scary as it sounds. Systems thinking is a combination of processes and outcomes and it is the understanding of the different components that make-up a market. We understand it as a 4 phases model and we believe that all sectors need to go through these phases of market transformation before reaching
With Christmas and New Year’s behind us, we are reflecting on a great year for sustainability. Throughout 2018 more global commitments were made by both the private and public sectors in many different industries, many of which are dedicated to pressing sustainability challenges and, of course, aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals. Especially zero deforestation commitments,
Looking ahead: 4 pathways leading to next level collaboration for sustainability in 2019 Read More »
Guinea used to be one of the world’s top producers of pineapples, accounting for a fourth of global export volumes in the 1960s, before rapidly declining to practically no exports in the 2000s. The crop has great potential because of the strong demand for pineapples on both international and regional markets. I had the honor to support
The potential of the Guinean pineapple sector: insights from the field Read More »
As a professional in the field of sustainability, measuring performance is all around you and with the ‘beyond certification’ debate in full swing, reporting on output level is no longer enough. More than ever, performance measurement is considered a driver for change that can serve as a tool to guide decision-making and help organizations achieve their goals in sustainability more efficiently and effectively. As mentioned in our recent blog on the Key Elements of Sustainable Market Transformation, performance measurement should be part of a holistic approach, and should itself be subject to continuous improvement. But how can you effectively integrate this in your organization?
1. Business-case thinking becomes the new normal for sustainability Through 2017 we saw a growing demand from clients to further integrate sustainability into core business functions, regarding investments in sustainable production and supply chains as de-risking and value-adding. This takes sustainability further out of the sphere of ‘nice to do’ and into ‘need to do’,
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