1. Development of a PCR for Green Coffee production September 2012 Update

2. What is SAI Platform? A food companies platform launched in 2002 by Nestlé, Unilever, Danone. Today with over 40 member companies & affiliates Global – with representatives in Europe, NA but also Argentina, Australia and now China Pre competitiveness is our strength 5 crop specific working groups (beef, coffee, fruit, dairy, arable crops) and 1 on water& agriculture Knowledge network of corporate and external experts 2

3. Definition of Sustainable Agriculture Sustainable agriculture is a productive, competitive and efficient way to produce safe agricultural products, while at the same time protecting and improving the natural environment and social/economic conditions of local communities. 3

4. SAI Platform Members AFFILIATE MEMBERS

5. SAI Platform -Working Group Coffee Tchibo Sara Lee Kraft Foods Nestle Illy Investing cash and time!

6. Who is IDH Sustainable Trade Initiative To improve the sustainability of global supply chains Tackle economic, social and environmental ‘bottlenecks’ Multi-stakeholder process A catalyst and knowledge broker- supporting front runners to move faster and actors to overcome thresholds Currently – programmes in tropical timber, soy, natural stone, cocoa, Tea, cotton, spices and of course...... 6

7. Work undertaken to date Commissioned CE Delft Study Collaborated (GIZ) and engaged with other interested/relevant groups (Eschborn) Contracted consultancy to investigate project opportunities, timescales and associated budgets Developed proposal for consideration by IDH – now co-funding ‘partner’

8. The Project – Key principles PCR - end product - Flexibility Pre competitive – consistency and knowledge Transparency – Industry is customer Not reinvent wheels – Reviews/experts Green Coffee production – Boundary Effective communication – Monthly newsletter Investment of both time and finances Every opportunity for industry to accept and adopt - Regular stakeholder contact

9. Process PCR registration – Environdec http://www.environdec.com/en/Product-Category- Rules/Detail/?Pcr=8539 CE Delft Report as basis of development Consensus and non consensus TWG established and will develop proposals for consultation

10. Key Steps and Timescales Three phases over 18 months Phase 1 – Months 1-2 −Registration and formation −Communication Phase 2 – Months 2-17 −Development and consultation −Wider engagement Phase 3 – Months 14-18 −Publishing −Home −Case studies 10

11. Development Steering Committee: Governance and final ‘sector approval’ pre and post consultations Technical Working Group: Broad range of skills/experience, developing recommendations for progress. Balance / pragmatism – used! Opportunities also! Communications Group: Any interested stakeholder. Also Used for consultations

12. Current work areas Global application – Makes considerations more complex - Boundaries and relevance Allocation– production systems vary greatly globally - Want to provide appropriate guidance Data: - Lack of data makes the calculation of other criteria (LUC/Sequestration) more complex 12

13. How to engage? Join the Technical Working Group – Mainly operate by conference calls and document reviews. Some physical meetings are necessary. You must contribute to the process to be involved. Get on the Communications Group – Receive the monthly newsletter, provide comment on progress and take part in structured consultations E-mail – blindsay@saiplatform.org 13

14. Get involved! www.saiplatform.org