Sustainability Certification Support
Substantiate And Articulate Your Sustainability Accomplishments To Buyers And Consumers
Prepare your organization for third-party sustainability certifications with a clear, structured approach that supports your business and operations.
Third-party sustainability certifications allow companies to substantiate and communicate their sustainability accomplishments to buyers and consumers.
For fresh produce companies, the challenge is not just choosing a certification, it’s understanding which standard is the right fit, preparing documentation, and ensuring data and practices are organized for a successful audit.
Measure to Improve helps companies evaluate certification options, organize required information, and prepare for certification audits designed to reflect how produce operations actually work.
Our approach focuses on simplifying the certification process and building a structured foundation, so organizations can move forward with confidence while supporting a clear business case and long-term credibility.
Why obtain third party sustainability certifications?
Increase sales by appealing to the growing segment of sustainability conscious-consumers
Identify and mitigate risks
Gain third-party credibility with sustainability claims
Satisfy buyer demands
Develop a deeper understanding of your supply chain
Increase workforce morale and pride, and become a preferred employer
Demonstrate commitment to transparency and improvement
Who This Is For
This solution is designed for fresh produce organizations that:
Are exploring sustainability certifications for the first time
Need to determine which certification is the right fit for their business
Are preparing for a certification audit and need to organize documentation
Want to align certification efforts with buyer expectations and market demands
Why It Matters
Sustainability certifications provide third-party credibility and help validate sustainability claims with buyers and consumers.
They are increasingly used to support purchasing decisions, demonstrate transparency, and differentiate products in a competitive market.
At the same time, certification requires accurate documentation, organized data, and alignment across teams to successfully complete and maintain certification year after year.
Without preparation, the certification process can be time-consuming, unclear, and difficult to manage.
A structured approach helps organizations prepare for audits, strengthen credibility, and maintain certification over time.
Our Solution
At Measure to Improve (MTI), we leverage our extensive knowledge of certifications, such as Sustainably Grown, TRUE Zero Waste Certification, Farm Sustainability Assessment, The Sustainability Standard, and B Corp Certification to find the right one for each client. Using our proprietary system, we guide each client through every question, ensuring appropriate practices are in place adequate documentation and data are available and organized for a smooth audit.
What We Deliver
MTI provides ongoing support from our team of experts, guidance through the often-daunting preparation and audit process, and a completed Sustainability Plan describing your operation’s progress and opportunities. Clients receive copies of every document used during the audit preparation process, organized to support ongoing program maintenance and preparedness for future audits.
• Consultation on selecting a certification or standard
• Custom templates and resources
• Sustainability Plan
• Day-of audit support
• Recommendations for ongoing maintenance and improvement
Why Work with Measure to Improve
We’re not just consultants. We operate like your in-house sustainability department, providing strategy expertise, data strategy, communication support, and ongoing coaching every step of the way.
We make starting with sustainability approachable by:
Offering trusted expertise and personalized support
Simplifying and structuring the discovery and planning process
Identifying clear, actionable priorities
Providing executive summaries to align internal stakeholders
Offering a flexible and scalable approach tailored to your needs
Helping you build a foundation that can grow with your business
You don’t have to figure this out alone. We’re your sustainability partner every step of the way.
Let’s Get Started
Whether you’re starting from scratch or building on existing efforts, our Solutions help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
Ready to take the next step? Contact Measure to Improve to learn how we can support your sustainability efforts and help you prepare for what’s ahead.