Summary: On this episode of the Re:co Podcast, Kim Elena Ionescu speaks to Andre de Freitas, Executive Director of the Sustainable Agriculture Network. Andre has over 20 years of experience working with sustainability initiatives, with a focus on responsible sourcing and certification in agriculture and forestry. He led the development of the first sustainability policy and implementation systems for Rabobank in Brazil, served as the executive director of the Brazilian NGO IMAFLORA, and as the Director General of the Forest Stewardship Council. Andre also served as a member of the ISEAL Board for many years and in 2015 joined the Advisory Board of Social Accountability International. At Re:co Symposium in April, Andre took part in our session on sustainability. He talked about trends in sustainable sourcing and encouraged companies to consider whether they are having the impact they think they’re having. This talk from Re:co Seattle is supported by Toddy. For over 50 years, Toddy brand cold brew systems have delighted baristas, food critics, and regular folks alike. By extracting all the natural and delicious flavors of coffee and tea, Toddy Cold Brew Systems turn your favorite coffee beans and tea leaves into fresh cold brew concentrates, that are ready to serve and enjoy. Learn more about Toddy at http://www.toddycafe.com. Links: - YouTube video: http://www.scanews.coffee/video/talks/reco-symposium/reco-seattle-2018/andre-de-freitas-trends-in-sustainable-sourcing/ - All Re:co videos on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/RecoSymposium - Speaker bios: http://www.recosymposium.org/speakers/ Subscribe to this podcast on your favorite app: - iTunes: http://www.apple.co/2sXdmSj - Stitcher: http://www.bit.ly/2JBJOk8 - Pocket Casts: http://www.bit.ly/2JBowTT - RadioPublic: http://www.bit.ly/2JCfeGY
