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SSI Indicator List
Marked by an unprecedented level of coordination and cooperation, the SSI research team - together with the help of the SSI advisory panel - have developed a list of indicators that are being used as a research template for the first SSI Annual Review. Research across the indicators analyzes the progress of voluntary initiatives in addressing sustainable development, and details the market impacts of multiple commodity sectors.

Liz Carlile, International Institute for Environment and Development
Liz Carlile is a communications advisor to the SSI. Currently Director of Communications at IIED, Liz has worked as a consultant to a range of development and research organisations - IDS, Progressio, FOE, IFRTD, IT Publications, People in AID and others - on communications strategy, implementation and mentoring.

Jackie Daitchman, SSI Research

We are pleased to announce the development of a new global initiative dedicated to improving our understanding of voluntary standards and sustainability initiatives operative in commodity markets worldwide.

The SSI Implementing Partners:

The SSI approach revolves around three key elements:

1. Reporting Services:

i. Annual Review: The State of Sustainability Initiatives Annual Review will provide a regular overview of the voluntary initiatives sector that includes key statistics, market trends, performance metrics in development and in use, and forward looking strategies. Each annual issue will focus on the relationship between voluntary sustainability initiatives and a key sustainable development theme.

Why was the SSI Project Developed?
Over the past two decades a growing number of voluntary sustainability initiatives and other multi-stakeholder alliances have emerged to improve the livelihoods of the millions of commodity-dependent producers and manufacturers around the world while reducing the environmental footprint of agriculture. The growth of such initiatives represents an important opportunity for all stakeholders to participate in the greening of global supply chains and improving producer livelihoods.

'Building Effectiveness in Market-based Approaches to Sustainable Commodity Production and Trade'