Technical Report: Analysis of Certification Systems for Heather Production
Document describes and analyses three certification programs applicable to leather: Brazilian Leather Sustainability Certification Program (CSCB), Leather Working Group (LWG), and Istituto di Certificazione della Qualità per l'Area Pelle (LWG, the Italian Quality Certification Institute for the Leather Sector). Beef on Track, December 2020.
Click here to access the document: https://www.beefontrack.org/public/media/arquivos/1623332035-technical_report_-_analysis_of_leather_certification_systems_beef_on_track_december_2020.pdf
Cattle Suppliers Series Episode 5: Indirect Suppliers: How to move forward in chain traceability?
The video directly addresses the monitoring program for suppliers and indirect suppliers in the livestock chain and issues related to transparency.
O Globo: With cattle burps as the main source of methane, cattle-ranching is key for Brazil to reduce emissions
Article discusses the obstacles and changes needed for the country to achieve the global target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Regulating blocked cattle suppliers is possible
The meatpackers can monitor their cattle suppliers more consistently while also helping them to continue qualified to supply, especially with regard to the regulations and liabilities of farms that have been blocked.