雨林聯盟更新農業標準，簡化認證助力綠色轉型

雨林聯盟發佈新版可持續農業標準，簡化認證流程 提升數據準確性，助力全球可持續農業發展

全球領先的可持續發展認證機構—雨林聯盟（Rainforest Alliance），今天正式發佈其更新版的可持續農業標準（Sustainable Agriculture Standard）1.4版，以進一步簡化認證過程，減少不必要的要求，並提升數據準確性。此版本的更新基於農民與企業的反饋，旨在提供一個更加直觀、有效、且符合時代需求的認證機制，同時保持對環境與社會責任的高標準要求。

Rainforest Alliance Releases Updated Sustainable Agriculture Standard: Simplifies Certification Process and Enhances Data Accuracy to Support Global Sustainable Agriculture

The Rainforest Alliance, a leading global sustainability certification organization, has officially released version 1.4 of its Sustainable Agriculture Standard. This update aims to simplify the certification process, reduce unnecessary requirements, and improve data accuracy. Based on feedback from farmers and businesses, the new version provides a more intuitive, effective, and up-to-date certification system while maintaining high environmental and social responsibility standards.

雨林聯盟全球總裁表示：「隨著全球對可持續發展需求的日益增長，農業行業正面臨前所未有的挑戰。在這個過程中，我們發現農民和企業需要的是更簡單、更有效的認證過程來實現環境目標。我們的目標是讓他們能夠在不斷變化的市場環境中持續繁榮。」

The President of the Rainforest Alliance stated:

"As global demand for sustainable development continues to grow, the agricultural sector faces unprecedented challenges. Throughout this process, we have realized that farmers and businesses need a simpler and more effective certification process to achieve their environmental goals. Our goal is to help them thrive in an ever-changing market environment."

新版標準的關鍵變更：簡化流程、提升數據精確度

簡化要求，減少不必要的負擔—新標準保留了可持續發展中的最核心要求，同時去除了一些繁瑣的流程，讓農民與企業能夠更輕鬆地遵循，確保他們在履行可持續發展義務的同時，降低了運營成本和時間投入。

更加高效的審核過程—新版標準的審核機制將更具針對性和靈活性，幫助檢查過程更加高效並減少資源的浪費，從而提高整體數據的準確性與信任度。

Key Changes in the New Standard: Simplified Process and Enhanced Data Accuracy

Streamlined Requirements to Reduce Unnecessary Burdens

The new standard retains the core sustainability principles while eliminating overly complex procedures. This allows farmers and businesses to comply more easily, reducing operational costs and time investment while fulfilling their sustainability commitments.

數據質量提升，支持全球合規要求—這次更新將進一步改善數據的質量和透明度，以確保符合《歐盟企業可持續發展報告指令（EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive）》以及《德國供應鏈法案（German Supply Chain Act）》等國際法規要求，幫助企業適應日益嚴格的全球監管環境，確保其在可持續發展上的長期競爭力。

新版標準將於2025年10月1日正式生效，並且企業和農民可以通過1.3版的簡化政策提前體驗一些更新的好處，減少了過渡期的負擔。

支持全球可持續農業的長期發展

除了在可持續農業認證領域的更新，雨林聯盟還推出了一系列專門的認證解決方案，旨在支持再生農業（Regenerative Agriculture）、氣候變遷（Climate Change）和農民生計（Livelihoods）等領域的發展。這些解決方案不僅有助於農民和企業確認其在可持續發展方面的實踐，還將增強他們在全球市場中的競爭力。

More Efficient Audit Process

The updated auditing mechanism is more targeted and flexible, ensuring a more efficient verification process while minimizing resource waste. This enhances overall data accuracy and trustworthiness.

Improved Data Quality to Meet Global Compliance Standards

The update also enhances data quality and transparency to align with international regulations, such as the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the German Supply Chain Act. This ensures that businesses remain competitive amid increasingly strict global regulatory requirements.

The new standard will officially take effect on October 1, 2025. However, businesses and farmers can already experience some of its benefits through the simplified policies of version 1.3, reducing the burden of transition.

Long-Term Support for Global Sustainable Agriculture

In addition to updating its sustainable agriculture certification, the Rainforest Alliance has introduced a series of specialized certification solutions to support areas such as regenerative agriculture, climate change, and farmers’ livelihoods. These solutions not only help farmers and businesses verify their sustainable practices but also enhance their competitiveness in the global market.

這些新增的專門認證包括：

再生農業認證（Regenerative Agriculture Certification）：幫助農民轉型為更加可持續和環保的農業模式，進一步改善土壤健康和碳吸收。

氣候行動認證（Climate Action Certification）：幫助企業和農民減少碳排放並提高對氣候變遷的應對能力，從而提升他們在全球市場中的可持續競爭力。

生計認證（Livelihoods Certification）：支持提高農民和工人的生活品質，並推動公平勞動實踐，為全球農業領域的可持續發展提供全方位保障。

The new specialized certifications include:

Regenerative Agriculture Certification

Supports farmers in transitioning to more sustainable and eco-friendly agricultural practices, improving soil health and Climate Action Certification

Helps businesses and farmers reduce carbon emissions and strengthen their resilience to climate change, enhancing their sustainability competitiveness in global markets.

Livelihoods Certification

Promotes better living conditions for farmers and workers while advancing fair labor practices, ensuring a holistic approach to sustainability in the agricultural sector.

Global Impact and Future Outlook

As one of the world’s largest sustainability certification organizations, the Rainforest Alliance operates in 62 countries, supporting over 7.5 million farmers and 7,600 corporate partners worldwide. This updated standard will further strengthen the Rainforest Alliance’s influence in global agricultural supply chains, providing greater support for farmers and businesses as they navigate increasingly stringent regulations and evolving market demands.

全球影響力與未來展望

雨林聯盟作為世界上最大規模的可持續發展認證機構之一，已經在全球62個國家擁有超過750萬名農民和7,600家企業夥伴。這次標準的更新將進一步加強雨林聯盟在全球農業供應鏈中的影響力，為全球農民與企業提供更多的支持，幫助他們在面對日益嚴格的監管政策和市場需求變化時保持競爭力。

The organization also emphasizes that while sustainability standards continue to evolve, its primary goal remains to balance economic and environmental objectives, ensuring that all participants can achieve long-term sustainable development.

雨林聯盟也強調，隨著可持續發展標準的提升與創新，其目標仍然是平衡經濟和環境雙重目標，並確保每一位參與者都能夠實現長期的可持續發展。

The Global Certification Director of the Rainforest Alliance stated:

雨林聯盟全球認證總監表示：「隨著全球對可持續發展的重視日益加深，我們的認證體系將繼續為農民和企業提供有力支持，確保他們能夠順應市場需求與監管要求，實現真正的可持續發展。」

"As the global focus on sustainability intensifies, our certification system will continue to provide strong support for farmers and businesses, ensuring they can meet market demands and regulatory requirements while achieving true sustainability."