Effective engagement with small-scale producers is key to achieving fair and lasting outcomes. This guide offers practical support for sustainability systems and their partners to strengthen how they listen to, work with, and learn from producers across different contexts.
Co-developed with the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), it brings together tools and approaches developed in the past ten years. It focuses on helping organisations better understand producer priorities, build trust, and support more meaningful participation in decisions.
The guide is structured around 5 core strategic objectives essential for scaling reach and impact:
- Identifying who to engage
- Understanding priorities and constraints
- Gathering input and building trust
- Supporting meaningful influence
- Sustaining relationships