Transforming
Farming & Communities

Farmers are the backbone of global food security. We’re improving their livelihoods through initiatives that make farming better and smarter.

Transforming agriculture starts with being a trusted partner to farmers. We work with and source from farmers across multiple supply chains and geographies, working closely with them to build long-term relationships based on responsible business practices and trust.

Our sustainability programmes aim to enhance the livelihoods of farmers and improve living conditions in the rural communities where many of them live. Access to knowledge, skills, inputs, and tools are vital ingredients for success, alongside close collaboration with governments, civil society, and other partners. In 2024, we supported nearly 75,000 smallholder farmers through our livelihood programmes.

Fostering Livelihoods & Social Equity

By supporting rural women with education and training initiatives, we’re creating generations of entrepreneurs with the means to improve their own livelihoods and contribute to the well-being of their communities. In Côte d'Ivoire, from 2018 to 2023, we mobilised and trained 7,000 community members, primarily women, to form 200 Village Savings and Lending Associations (VSLA). Our target is to reduce social inequities for 200,000 women, youth, and marginalised groups across the world.

Fostering Livelihoods & Social Equity

By supporting rural women with education and training initiatives, we’re creating generations of entrepreneurs with the means to improve their own livelihoods and contribute to the well-being of their communities. In Côte d'Ivoire, from 2018 to 2023, we mobilised and trained 7,000 community members, primarily women, to form 200 Village Savings and Lending Associations (VSLA). Our target is to reduce social inequities for 200,000 women, youth, and marginalised groups across the world.

Promoting Sustainable Farming Practices

We take a hands-on approach to sustainability by providing tailored support to train smallholder farmers in Good Agriculture Practices (GAP) to equip them with the knowledge and resources to farm safely and sustainably.

With GAP training, our cotton farmers have enhanced their incomes through changes in yield and resilience through the adoption of sustainable farming practices. Measures include land preparation, weed management, soil and moisture conservation, integrated nutrient, pest and disease management, as well as decent work practices.

Increases in yields by 15-20% is translating to up to an additional US$300 of income per farmer, per year. Moving forward we strive to train all cotton farmers in our supply chain annually.

Partnering to Scale Our Impact

We continue to review our own operations and supply chain to make positive changes. However, we can't make the level of change required alone. We partner with organisations to achieve greater impact, are active in a number of sector-wide initiatives and also collaborate with customers to help them mitigate their environmental impacts.