Food and Agriculture Benchmark
The Food and Agriculture Benchmark measures and ranks the world's most influential companies on key issues underpinning the food systems transformation agenda.
Aim
To achieve the SDGs by 2030, we need transformational change from farm to fork. Food systems transformation requires large-scale and fundamental action led by those who drive environmental, health and social pressures in the system.
The benchmark’s aim is to stimulate the most influential food and agriculture companies to apply sustainable business practices throughout their operations as well as use their influence to encourage value chain partners to do the same.
2023 Food and Agriculture Benchmark
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Milestones
For the development of the Food and Agriculture Benchmark, WBA follows a five-year roadmap. Throughout, it will align with relevant agendas of global platforms and initiatives so that the data, key findings and recommendations can be integrated into broader stakeholder actions.
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Methodology report
March 2021
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Benchmark publication at the UN Food Systems Summit
September 2021
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Updated Methodology
December 2022
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Second benchmark publication
October 2023
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Seafood stewardship Index
Three billion people rely on seafood as an essential part of their diet. Providing this nutritious food presents serious challenges for the seafood industry. The largest companies can address these issues. Including food insecurity in developing countries, human rights violations and illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing worldwide.
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Access to Seeds Index
Hunger is a daily reality for almost one billion people around the world. The global population is expected to grow by a further two billion in the coming decades, precisely in those regions that are currently considered food insecure. Improving access to seeds for farmers in those regions is key to meeting future food demands. This is where the seed industry can play a crucial role.
Go to benchmarkThe Expert Review Committee
The Food and Agriculture Benchmark is developed in close collaboration with an Expert Review Committee (ERC), whose members support the core team with their expertise and experience.
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Ann Tutwiler
Senior Fellow, Meridian Institute
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Chris Brett
Lead Agribusiness Specialist, World Bank
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Danielle Sadi Carreira
Head of Finance Sector Engagement, Tropical Forest Alliance at World Economic Forum
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Fabrice DeClerck
Science Director, EAT Foundation
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Jessica Fanzo
Associate Professor of Global Food & Agricultural Policy, John Hopkins University
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Michael Ojo
Country Director Nigeria, GAIN
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Pascal Murasira
Independent Agri-business Consultant, Wageningen University
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Shachi Gurumayum Sharma
Director, AgriMayum
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Yewande Kazeem
Founder, Wandieville Media
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Tony Siantonas
Director of Scaling Positive Agriculture, WBCSD
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Elinor Newman-Beckett
Associate, Systemiq
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Lesley Mitchell
Associate Director, Sustainable Nutrition, Forum for the Future
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Sara Golden
Fair Value Chains Advisor, Oxfam
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Ignacio Gavilan
Director, Sustainability, The Consumer Goods Forum
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Yunike Phiri
Partnerships Officer WFP Zambia
Get involved
As we build our work, we continue to engage with stakeholders across the globe through targeted communications with key organisations and representatives. We also encourage meaningful and constructive feedback.
