Belgian retailer living wage commitment publishes report on living wage gaps

In 2022, five major retailers in Belgium committed to a collective goal to close the living wage gap within their banana supply chains by the end of 2027.

Approval of the DISCO Position Paper on Procurement Practices

The Milestone We are very pleased to announce the finalization and approval of the Procurement Practices Position Paper by the DISCO Steering Committee. Acknowledging that procurement practices are a…

IDH and Unilever Continue Collaboration for Sustainable Landscape in Eastern Leuser

In a bid to address the critical issue of deforestation, promote sustainable palm oil production, and build on their successful partnership in the Aceh Tamiang Sustainable Landscape Project, IDH and…

Reducing the Environmental Footprint of the Aquaculture Industry in the Mekong Delta

IDH Aqua team is presenting to the Minister and the Ambassador to Vietnam Hochiminh City, 21 March 2024 – During the business delegation trip of Dutch companies to Vietnam on…

IDH and GIZ Partner to Drive Renewable Energy Adoption in Textile & Manufacturing

© SALAHUDDIN AHMED IDH’s In Sustainable Textile and Apparel Parks (INSTEP) Program and the Project Development Programme (PDP), implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)…

Dutch Ministers and Companies on a Trade Mission to Vietnam

Beyond Chocolate 2024 call for proposals

Important step for living wages by ILO agreement

The International Labour Organization (ILO) has adopted conclusions on wage policies, including living wages at the Governing Body meeting 4-14 March 2024 in Geneva. IDH appreciates that the ILO…

Real talk: prices and profits for all businesses

For all types of businesses, securing buyers that provide sufficient value to stay in business and manage risks is essential. Smallholder farmers are no different. Sourcing from smallholder farmers is…

Sourcing decisions on price should be a function of value and risk 

There is a clear incentive for businesses dependent on smallholder farmer production to ensure smallholders have a business case for investing in farm production. An obvious entry point is the…