Turning Sustainability Ambition Into Supply Chain Action

VIVE Farmlink is a bespoke supply chain transformation service that delivers deep visibility from buyer to farm.

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Why Farmlink?

Built on the VIVE Programme and supported by Czarnikow’s embedded supply chain model, it connects you with expert guidance, farm‑level data, and practical solutions that drive measurable ESG performance.

Unlock Farm‑Level Insight

A clear, data‑driven roadmap identifying the strongest ROI across decarbonisation, regen ag, transparency, and climate resilience.

 

Accelerate Decarbonisation

Integrated carbon insight and improvement pathways grounded in real‑world supplier data.

Build Supply Chain Resilience

Commercial, operational, and financial levers are connected to sustainability priorities – enabling change where it actually matters.

Move Beyond Advisory‑Only Models

Farmlink links strategy to on‑the‑ground implementation, avoiding the “recommendations with no delivery” problem.

How it works

Farmlink combines capabilities that are rarely available through a single partner.

We map your supply chain, build targeted ESG strategies, and design practical interventions – all backed by on-the-ground implementation and commercial integration through insetting.

Credible VIVE verification

A widely recognised sustainability framework that provides assurance and verification of responsible sourcing, acting as a natural starting point for deeper transformation.

Granular carbon insight at farm and factory level

Powered by VIVE Climate Action and extended through holistic Farmlink baselining to create a robust understanding of raw material impact, challenges and opportunities.

Unmatched access to suppliers and producers

Long‑standing industry relationships allow us to collect real data on the ground and translate it into meaningful strategic direction.

Integrated financing and risk expertise

Sustainability goals are connected to commercial reality through financing options, risk management capabilities, and market insight.

A grounded view of supply chain resilience

Our approach reflects real‑world conditions, supported by decades of experience in commodity markets, volatility management, and operational delivery.

A Modular Journey, Tailored to Each Client

Insight

Diagnose and Map

Gain full visibility across your global supply chain and uncover risks, hotspots, and opportunities.

 

Strategy

ESG Strategy and Prioritisation

Develop a targeted ESG roadmap that highlights quick wins and high‑impact areas for investment.

Design

Design the Transition

Co‑create practical, farmer‑centred solutions that support VIVE verification, regenerative agriculture, decarbonisation, and monitoring and reporting frameworks.

Mobilise

Resource and Mobilise

Engage suppliers, align financing, and prepare the supply chain for implementation.

Impact areas

VIVE goes beyond verification – delivering hands-on support across the impact areas that matter most to your business.

GHG Emissions

Establish credible carbon baselines and track emissions across production and logistics — aligned with Scope 3 requirements.

Regenerative Agriculture

Support farmer resilience and long-term productivity through practices that enhance soil health, biodiversity, and water retention.

Traceability and deforestation

Track raw materials from origin to end user, ensuring transparent, credible claims around sustainability and sourcing.

Livelihoods and human rights

Protect workers and communities by embedding strong social safeguards into sourcing and project delivery.

The Role of Carbon

Carbon is a central value lever within Farmlink, but it is not the only organising principle.

Its true value comes from being embedded in wider commercial decisions, investment strategies, and risk management frameworks. For organisations seeking carbon support as a standalone service, the VCA Farmlink pathway remains available.

The Outcome

Farmlink delivers a credible and actionable sustainability roadmap that connects ESG ambition to operational, financial, and supply chain reality. The result is reduced risk, improved performance, and a more resilient and future‑ready supply chain.

Hear from some of our experts

“After years of collaborating with F&B leaders to accelerate the transition to a resilient and regenerative food system, I’m excited to launch VIVE Famlink – a bespoke, end-to-end service that goes beyond carbon to help shape holistic soucing strategies for companies working towards ambitious climate an regenerative agriculture commitments. By combining deep supply chain insight with our unique ‘supply chain first’ model, we co-create locally grounded interventios that deliver real impact.”

 

Robyn Cooper

Senior Manager, Regenerative Agriculture

“As global companies set increasingly ambitious emission reduction targets – spanning decarbonisation, regenerative agriculture, water stewardship, human rights and more – VIVE is continually required to provide the expertise and solutions they need to achieve their sustainability objectives. VIVE Farmlink strengthens our commitment to delivering practical, scalable solutions that drive positive environmental and economic outcomes across global commodity supply chains.”

 

Sylvester Bamkole

Sustainability Associate

Want to find out more?

Farmlink can support your sourcing goals and deliver measurable sustainability outcomes on the ground.

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