FAB-D.04.C - Supply Chain Gender Equality Actions
Does the company take concrete actions to improve gender equality in its supply chains and/or its customer base?
About the data
This metric is part of the World Benchmarking Alliance's (WBA) suite of benchmarks, which measure and rank the world's most influential companies on their contributions to a sustainable and equitable future. More information on WBA's methodology can be found here.
Methodology
Small-scale producers are vital to the global food system, yet they often face significant
challenges that threaten their livelihoods and sustainability. These challenges include climate change,
market volatility, limited access to resources and socio-economic inequalities. Small-scale producers
engage with companies in multiple ways. They can be part of companies’ supply chains, providing raw
materials or fresh products for direct consumption, or they can be key buyers of companies’ products,
purchasing inputs like feed or fertiliser. Companies efforts towards enhancing the resilience of small-
scale producers is crucial for improving the livelihoods of millions of producers worldwide, as well as
ensuring stable and sustainable value chains.
Research Guidance:
Being a participant in a multi-stakeholder initiative is not enough to meet this indicator. The company should actively support women small-scale producers through specific targeted interventions.
For example, this could include:
Training programs that focus on leadership, financial literacy, sustainable farming practices and the use of digital tools
Microfinance initiatives
Procurement policies that prioritise women small-scale producers
challenges that threaten their livelihoods and sustainability. These challenges include climate change,
market volatility, limited access to resources and socio-economic inequalities. Small-scale producers
engage with companies in multiple ways. They can be part of companies’ supply chains, providing raw
materials or fresh products for direct consumption, or they can be key buyers of companies’ products,
purchasing inputs like feed or fertiliser. Companies efforts towards enhancing the resilience of small-
scale producers is crucial for improving the livelihoods of millions of producers worldwide, as well as
ensuring stable and sustainable value chains.
Research Guidance:
Being a participant in a multi-stakeholder initiative is not enough to meet this indicator. The company should actively support women small-scale producers through specific targeted interventions.
For example, this could include:
Training programs that focus on leadership, financial literacy, sustainable farming practices and the use of digital tools
Microfinance initiatives
Procurement policies that prioritise women small-scale producers
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