Sustainability in Agriculture is not an option. It is the only path to building resilient supply chains and lasting partnerships.

Sustainability at the Core of Our Supply Chain

At Fanrong Agricultural Commodities, sustainability is not an afterthought — it is woven into every step of how we operate.
We believe that delivering quality agricultural products goes hand in hand with building responsible, resilient supply chains.

We conduct rigorous supplier checks and implement structured due diligence to ensure that our sourcing supports ethical labor practices, environmental stewardship, and community well-being across our African footprint.

Our internal team continuously monitors our supply chain for performance risks — from land-use change and deforestation, to pesticide management and working conditions. We work directly with suppliers and local partners to promote sustainable farming practices and strengthen traceability across key product streams.

By embedding these practices into our sourcing model, we aim to create long-term value for all stakeholders — from smallholder farmers to global buyers — while protecting the future of the landscapes we source from.

🌱 Our Approach

🔍Supplier Due Diligence
We conduct structured due diligence on all new and existing suppliers.

  • Assessment of labor practices and working conditions

  • Screening for child labor and forced labor risks

  • Review of supplier adherence to environmental standards

  • Monitoring for deforestation or land-use change risks in key origins

  • Verification of supplier certifications where applicable (UTZ, Rainforest Alliance, Organic)

All suppliers must sign and comply with our Supplier Code of Conduct, which outlines minimum expectations around labor, environment, and business integrity.

📊 Supply Chain Monitoring

🗂️Performance Standards & Risk Monitoring
Fanrong’s internal E&S team monitors supply chain performance under the following risk categories:

  • Labor & human rights compliance

  • Use of agrochemicals and pesticide management

  • Deforestation, biodiversity, and land-use risks

  • Water and soil management practices

  • Post-harvest handling and hygiene standards

🌍 Responsible Sourcing in Africa

Our deep sourcing footprint across Africa — Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Uganda, Sudan, Tanzania, Mozambique — requires sensitivity to local context and risks.

  • We partner with progressive cooperatives and local aggregators aligned to our standards.

  • We avoid sourcing from suppliers operating in high-risk conflict areas or those unable to demonstrate basic compliance with labor and environmental laws.

  • We provide training support to suppliers where capacity building is required to meet buyer and regulatory expectations.

🎖️ Certifications and Good Practices

Fanrong engages with the following frameworks and certifications wherever relevant:

  • Rainforest Alliance and UTZ Certified supply chains (Cocoa, Coffee, where applicable)

  • Organic certifications (Hibiscus, Chia, Sesame where applicable)

  • Internal compliance with EU due diligence regulation expectations (deforestation-free products)

  • Commitment to building traceable and verifiable chains of custody, especially for premium buyer markets in Europe and the US.

🚀 Our Long-Term Commitment

We recognize that building a sustainable supply chain is an ongoing journey. Fanrong is committed to expanding supplier training and engagement on ESG topics, increasing the percentage of our volumes covered by verified supply chains and collaborating with buyers and industry platforms to raise sustainability standards in the African commodity trade.