IDH Publications
IDH is an expertise centre. We document and distribute best practices, models, studies and reports on accelerating and up-scaling sustainable trade.
On this page you'll find recent publication of IDH. The brochures, booklets and other materials can be distributed freely, though we like you to mention the source: IDH (Dutch Sustainable Trade Initiative).
For more information on (Inter)sectoral learning you can contact our Learning Managers:
- Lucian Peppelenbos (Dutch, English, Spanish, Portuguese)
- Barrett Brown (English, Spanish, Portuguese)
Booklets
This booklets were used as background information for workshops at the congress Sustainable Trade that was held at November 2, 2009 in Haarlem. They offer state of the art insides, expertise, experiences and best practices concerning sustainable marketing, sourcing and trading. As well as experiences with sustainability in SMes, in sustainable retail and on auditing and certification.
Sustainable Marketing:
The positioning of sustainable products in mainstream markets, with cases, thoughts and experiences of Lipton (tea), FSC (timber) and Nespresso (coffee).
‘It became increasingly clear that changes in society meant that we needed to explain how we make tea.’
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Sustainable Sourcing:
Advanced strategies and cutting-edge practices in sustainable procurement, with case studies of AkzoNobel (chemicals), Mars (cocoa) and IKEA (cotton).
‘Sustainability is still a differentiator at present, but will be your license to operate in the future’
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Sustainable Trading
Why and how traders have become key agents for sustainability in the coffee supply chain and how this is being replicated in cocoa, with case studies of Ecom (coffee) and Olam (cocoa). '
'Take a lookat the range of traders who are represented on the various sustainability round tables that have emerged in recent years. These companies are not there for the conversation!'
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Sustainable SMEs
Best practices in sustainable sourcing among small and
medium-sized enterprises, with case studies of Wijma (timber), Fair Wear Foundation (garments), and RMP Grafmonumenten (natural stone).
'Smart collaboration can be instrumental in overcoming the barriers of lack of resources and limited bargaining power'
Sustainable Retail
Why and how retailers incorporate sustainability into their business strategy, with a case studie of Ahold.
‘The change demands a longterm approach to buying and selling that considers the needs of people and the environment,and is driven by an acceptance of accountability.’
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Labour Standards beyond Auditing:
Best practices in going beyond auditing to achieve genuine social impact, and the business case for doing so, with a dozen cases in the garments, electronics, and sportswear industries.
‘By taking an active approach to managing compliance with labour rights, companies can assert their values and positively influence their reputations.’
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