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New study demonstrates the value of the LEAF Marque beyond certification

The latest independent evaluation concludes that LEAF Marque goes beyond an environmental assurance system and underpins all aspects of LEAF’s wider work in developing and demonstrating more sustainable, climate positive farming and food systems.

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A new independent study concludes that LEAF Marque goes beyond an environmental assurance system.

Carried out by Mike Read Associates, the evaluation found that as well as providing added value to certified farmers in terms of increased gross margins, market opportunities, retailer engagement and earned recognition, LEAF Marque certification underpins all aspects of LEAF’s wider work. As such, LEAF Marque is a powerful catalyst for mobilising advances in more sustainable, climate positive farming across the globe.

The study sets out ways in which LEAF Marque contributes to the broader enabling environment of LEAF’s work, including:

  • Offering a robust, holistic core to farmers’ improvements, with third party assurance
  • Helping support farmers’ position and respect with retailers
  • Improving farm biodiversity, beauty and public image
  • Providing a community of like-minded farmers to learn from each other
  • Supporting risk and reputation management
  • Quantification and independent verification of continuous improvement
  • Increasing societal awareness of sustainable food production

Jennifer Clark, Assurance Manager at LEAF, says:

“LEAF Marque certification is grounded in rigour and transparency; it is data driven and research led. Gaining insight into its impact is crucial for continuous improvement. Just as farms don’t stop improving once they become certified, so we are also continually improving to keep up with global best practice. We are committed to listening and adapting."

Read the full press release.

Read the report highlights.

Listen to our podcast, featuring LEAF Marque's Jenny Clark and Jess Corsair, discussing the outcomes of the report.