Center for Sustainable Business | Food and Agriculture Sustainability Strategies Framework

After decades of maximizing food production to lower costs and keep up with population increases, the food & agriculture industry is now urgently faced with material issues impacting the environmental, social, and economic sustainability of their businesses. Climate change-induced ecosystem impacts, farmer and worker safety, supply chain disruptions, and consumer behavior shifts present challenges as well as significant opportunities to invest in sustainability initiatives that deliver both financial value and positive societal impact.

Leveraging the unique Return on Sustainability Investment (ROSI™) methodology developed by NYU Stern CSB, The Food and Agriculture Sustainability Strategies Framework identifies 12 sustainability strategies that can be applied across the value chain to address these challenges, develop more resilient organizations, and drive financial value.