Since 2018, Efeca has published sustainable soya briefing notes and Annual Progress Reports for Industry. These reports are part of the UK Sustainable Soya Initiative, including the industry-led UK Roundtable on Soya under the Partnerships for Forests programme. Below are the links to the reports:
Below are the links to the reports from the past two years.
Should you wish to have any reports from previous years, please contact us.
As part of our programme of support to industry, funded by the UK Government’s Partnerships for Forests programme, Efeca has published briefing notes on soya sustainability standards. The briefings are designed to offer comprehensive information about the different soya sustainability standards that are available.
This briefing note explores the current situation of the vegetable oil market, looking at prices and production, and how these have been impacted by the Ukraine-Russia war, focusing specifically on exports and supply of sunflower and rapeseed oil. It also provides reflections on the role soybean oil may play in providing solutions to the current challenges within the vegetable oil market. Read More »
Briefings on how different soya certification schemes address the issues of forest and native vegetation conversion.
Briefing on how soya certification schemes engage with different chain of custody models. Read More »
In partnership with Proforest and the Soy Toolkit, Efeca has produced two beginners’ guides to sourcing sustainable soya:
The Soy Toolkit is a resource hub designed to help companies and stakeholders implement responsible soy sourcing practices. It provides practical guidance, tools, and case studies to support deforestation- and conversion-free supply chains. Access the Soy ToolKit here »
Introduction to Monitoring and Reporting in Commodity Supply Chains: This webinar outlines why companies should monitor and publicly report on their progress towards sustainable commodity sourcing. Watch Now »
Information on the governance of the UK Roundtable on Sustainable Soya, including ways of working and membership requirements, can be found in the document below.