• Location: Remote. Must be eligible to work in the UK.
• Duration: Permanent
• Hours: Full time 40 hours per week. Cool Farm supports flexible working arrangements.
• Pay: £30,000- £33,000 FTE (depending on experience) 
• Application Deadline: 8am BST, Friday 3rd July 2026 

Position Overview

We are seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our team as a Membership Services Officer. Reporting to the Membership and Commercial Development Manager you will support the day‑to‑day experience of Cool Farm members and platform users. You will respond to member enquiries, provide helpful information, and ensure users feel supported and welcomed into the Alliance. 

Working closely with colleagues across the Community Development team, you will assist with new member onboarding, help maintain accurate member records, and provide basic guidance on using the Cool Farm Platform. This role is essential to ensuring members have a smooth and positive experience when interacting with Cool Farm resources.

As this is a remote position, please ensure you have a quiet and private workspace with strong and reliable internet access for the duration of your desk hours.

Key Responsibilities

Membership Support

• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date member records in the CRM system.
• Manage routine help‑desk enquiries, apply existing response templates appropriately, and provide basic explanations of Cool Farm Platform functions and pathways with a professional approach to customer service.
• Escalate technical questions or complex issues to the relevant Cool Farm colleagues.
• Account management support for prospective, new, and existing members, for example help guide new members through the onboarding process to ensure they feel welcomed and informed.

Member Engagement & Insights

• Help identify recurring questions, challenges or support needs and flag them to the Membership and Commercial Development Manager and Pathway Managers.
• Support monitoring of membership activity, helping to identify members who may need additional engagement.
• Collect feedback, simple stories and observations from members to help the Communications team with content.

Training & Capacity Building

• Assist the Training and Consulting team with coordination of training sessions and webinars.
• Support new member induction activities, helping them understand available tools and resources.
• Help maintain FAQs, guides and support materials on the Members Hub and Knowledge Base.
• Contribute to Cool Farm’s Equity, Diversity & Inclusion practices through inclusive and respectful member support.

Skills & Experience

• 1-3 years in customer support or account management.
• A reliable and collaborative team player.
• Experience in customer service or technical/user support.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills (English).
• Comfortable using CRM systems, e.g. Zoho, and standard digital tools, e.g. MS Suite.
• Ability to manage time effectively and respond to enquiries independently.
• Interest in sustainability, agriculture or food systems.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Experience in Science Communications or how to turn complex and technical information into simple explanations and insights.
• Flexible and proactive approach, with willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends during events. Time off in lieu is offered for all hours worked outside usual office hours.
  

Desirable:

Whilst experience in the following would be beneficial, they are not essential. So, if you don’t have all of them, please apply or contact us to discuss the role.

We are looking for keen team players, with a can-do attitude and a desire to learn. We will support you to get up to speed in these areas, if you are a good fit for the role and our team.

• Business proficiency in another European language.
• Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, Zoho One including, Desk, Forms, Survey and CRM  (or other similar platforms) (training will be provided).
• Interest or experience working in environmental sustainability.

Application Process

• Interested candidates should continue with this application form. Deadline is Friday 3rd July at 8am
• Two people will read the applications
• We aim for the interviews to take place mid-July with an August/September start date (depending on notice period).
• Interviews will be virtual and approximately 1 hour long. We will send the main questions before the interview so candidates can prepare.
• We will offer those at interview stage to have an informal 30-minute chat with our current Senior Membership Support & Training Officer to learn more about the role and Cool Farm.

We are striving to make this application process as accessible as possible. In the interest of accommodating diverse backgrounds and abilities, if you require any accommodations or assistance during the application process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Additionally, as we would like to assess your writing skills, this application is written-based.

You must have the Right to Work in the UK, we are not registered with the Home Office as a licenced sponsor and therefore cannot support work visa applications.

For more information about Cool Farm, please see our website https://coolfarm.org/ or contact us recruitment@coolfarm.org.

Join us in making a difference in the world of sustainable farming!

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This milestone reinforces confidence in the platform’s methodology, supporting transparent and reliable carbon footprint assessments across a range of agricultural systems, including crops, rice, potato, dairy, and beef.

To help members and stakeholders better understand what this means in practice, we are hosting a 45-minute insights session with Cool Farm and the Carbon Trust.

In this session, we will:

• Explain the difference between assurance and verification
• Unpack what this milestone means in practical terms
• Explore how members can confidently use the platform for reporting and decision-making

The session will be led by Dr Megan McKerchar, Head of Science and Methods at Cool Farm Alliance, alongside Paschalena Mavrou from the Carbon Trust.

April 30th
11AM UK Time

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Across the livestock sector, one part of farm greenhouse gas footprints has traditionally been left out: the emissions embedded in purchased animals. These “upstream” emissions, produced while an animal is raised on another farm, are a real part of supply‑chain climate impact, yet they’ve been inconsistently accounted for across tools and standards.

At Cool Farm, we’ve worked with Agrecalc, Farm Carbon Toolkit, and Eggbase and introduced a practical, robust, and internationally aligned method to include embedded emissions from purchased livestock in the Cool Farm Platform. This brings us in line with the GHG Protocol, IDF and PEF guidance, and helps close a long‑standing transparency gap in livestock footprints.

Why this matters

Farms that raise their own replacements and farms that buy them in should be assessed on a level playing field. Omitting embedded emissions can underestimate footprints for some systems and distort comparisons. By including them, we create a fairer, clearer picture of climate impact, and highlight real opportunities for improvement across the supply chain.

How the new Cool Farm method works

Our approach has been live since Nov 2025 in Cool Farm Platform 3.0 (https://cfp.coolfarm.org/) and is intentionally simple and consistent with the rest of the Cool Farm cattle logic:

Uses internationally recognised FAO GLEAM emission factors
Mapped to global regions and expressed per kg liveweight, these factors already include all relevant animal emissions (enteric, manure, feed, energy, land‑use change) using AR6 GWP values.

Applies emissions to each purchased animal based on user‑entered weight and numbers
The calculation follows the method described in our technical documentation:
Purchased livestock emissions = emission factor × liveweight × number of animals.

Fits easily within existing Cool Farm workflows
Users only need to enter the cattle they bought in that year; they can add purchase weights if known, or rely on our defaults; the tool handles the rest.

What this means for farmers and supply chains

Including embedded emissions won’t change management on the ground overnight, but it will:

• Improve the completeness of farm footprints
• Provide clearer comparisons between different livestock systems
• Support more credible reporting for supply-chain climate commitments
• Help spotlight where emissions reductions can happen upstream, and encourage custom emission factors for purchased animals.

The effect varies by enterprise. In some systems the change is small (e.g., day‑old poultry example in Farm Carbon Toolkit), while in others, such as dairy or beef farms purchasing replacements, the improvement in boundary coverage and overall completeness is more significant.

Looking ahead

This update is just the first step. As more suppliers begin reporting verified emissions for their youngstock, we would like to support custom factors and greater data transparency over time.

For now, we’re pleased to bring a well‑grounded, harmonised approach into the Cool Farm Platform—one that helps the whole sector move toward clearer, more complete climate reporting.

If you want to explore the details, you can find the technical description of the new method in our documentation under Purchased Livestock: https://app.coolfarmtool.org/documentation/technical-description/CFP-dairy/purchased-livestock.html

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The Carbon Trust’s independent assurance arm conducted a rigorous review of the Cool Farm Platform’s internal quality processes, methodology and its maintenance, governance structures, member support, and training documentation. This thorough assessment ensures that the platform’s calculations, assumptions and outputs are transparent, reliable, and scientifically robust. For agritech professionals, and supply chain partners, it means they can trust the results, make informed sustainability decisions, and confidently report their carbon impacts to customers, investors, and regulators.

The assurance highlights that the Cool Farm Platform V3 is capable of creating carbon footprints in conformity with international standards, including ISO 14067, the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Product Life Cycle Accounting and Reporting Standard, PAS 2050:2011, and the Carbon Trust’s own requirements.

“Achieving this assurance marks a pivotal moment for the Cool Farm Platform and for supply chain reporters worldwide,” said Dr Megan McKerchar, Head of Science and Methods at Cool Farm Alliance. “It validates the scientific rigour behind our platform and gives our users confidence that their sustainability actions can be based on carbon footprint information that is measurable, credible, and aligned with global standards.”

“The Cool Farm Platform has demonstrated robust methodologies and transparency in assessing on-farm greenhouse gas impacts,” said Martin Hockaday, Head of Assurance at the Carbon Trust. “Our assurance confirms that the platform’s calculation methodology meets internationally recognised standards, helping farmers and supply chain partners to better understand their carbon footprint, allowing them to make meaningful decisions to reduce their emissions.”

The assurance highlights the Cool Farm Platform’s role as a trusted, science-driven tool for users, industry peers, and supply chain stakeholders seeking to reduce their carbon footprint, measure impacts, and make data-driven decisions in line with global standards.

Note: The output from the Cool Farm Platform does not constitute a verified carbon footprint.

About Cool Farm
Cool Farm is a science-led, not-for-profit membership organisation (Community Interest Company) dedicated to advancing regenerative agriculture on a global scale. We own, manage, and continuously improve the Cool Farm Platform, providing credible, science-based metrics and resources that help farmers and companies make sustainable, measurable decisions. The Cool Farm Platform builds on the legacy of the widely recognised Cool Farm Tool.

For over 15 years, we have united leading food and beverage companies, NGOs, academics, and
farmer groups, empowering the supply chain with standardised metrics to measure and improve
agriculture’s environmental impact, through the Cool Farm Alliance.

About the Carbon Trust
The Carbon Trust is a global climate consultancy driven by the mission to accelerate the move to a decarbonised future. It has been pioneering decarbonisation for more than 20 years for businesses, governments, and organisations. Through its independent assurance services, the Carbon Trust provides credibility and confidence in sustainability claims, helping organisations demonstrate transparency, avoid compliance risks, while building trust with stakeholders.

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In this one-hour session, we’ll explore how organisations are approaching this challenge in practice — and how the Cool Farm Alliance supports the transition from sustainability commitments to measurable action.

What you’ll learn

• The story behind the Cool Farm Alliance and why it exists
• How collaboration enables more consistent and credible measurement across the value chain
• The science behind the Cool Farm Platform, including methodology and transparency
• A live demonstration of how data is collected, shared, and used
• Reflections from our Membership Advisory Council

Who this session is for

This session is designed for organisations working in sustainability, supply chains, and agri-food who are looking to better understand how to measure and manage environmental impact at farm level.

Event details

Date: April 23
Time: 2PM UK Time
Location: Online

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By partnering with The Felix Project, HE Hall & Son have not only found a new way to retain their 50 acres of apple, pear and plum trees, but also eliminated food waste and fed thousands of people in need.

Now they are working with the LUNZ Footprint Project which aims to reveal the climate benefits of low-input, nature-friendly farming while shaping the future of UK carbon policy.

What is the LUNZ Project?

The Cool Farm Alliance is a leading partner on an ambitious new research programme that aims to help scale ghg footprinting while also shaping the future of the UK’s carbon footprint strategy.

The Land Use To Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Accounting Project (LUNZ Footprint) research programme* is a collaborative project led by the Countryside and Community Research Institute (CCRI) and Cranfield University, involving 100 farmers, three calculator providers, researchers and land agents across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.   

The project is investigating how greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting tools, like the Cool Farm Platform, can be scaled sustainably and equitably, helping reduce GHG emissions and support a net zero transition.  

Ultimately, it’s hoped the programme can help to build capacity and net zero literacy, predict carbon sequestration by hedges and trees, validate methods, and address governance and equity issues.  

Cool Farm’s Role

The Cool Farm Alliance is one of the key partners in the programme and has partnered with 28 farmers across England, Scotland, and Wales for the project.

By working side by side with farmers to complete their own GHG assessments using the Cool Farm Tool and Cool Farm Platform over the next two years, the participants will get unique insights into their farming practices, peer-to-peer learning opportunities, and will ensure the farmers’ voice is heard in the shaping of national carbon policy.

Meet one of the LUNZ farmers

Peter Hall, owner of family run business HE Hall & Son Ltd, has been tending orchards in Marden for more than forty years. Today, he manages 170 hectares of land, all in environmental schemes, on the Low Weald floodplain in Kent; over half is certified organic. Some of the apple trees are almost a century old but are still producing fruit and are a reference point for the family’s identity as growers.

For years, their organically grown apples were tree-ripened and sold through multiple retailers, organic box schemes, and wholesale markets. In recent seasons however, unpredictable weather, rising production costs, and falling market prices have rendered this model increasingly fragile. Rather than grub up the orchards, the family looked for an alternative approach that would preserve them whilst at the same time deliver a small but meaningful income.

This came through a partnership with The Felix Project, a London-based food charity. In the autumn of 2023, over a thousand volunteers from more than fifty London based companies came to the farm over just two months to harvest the apples, pears and plums. Everything that was sound was delivered as fresh fruit, everything that was unsuitable for immediate consumption was picked and juiced; 100% of the crop was saved.

The fruit is delivered to Felix depots and distributed, also by volunteers, free of charge, to London’s citizens experiencing food insecurity. By tailoring picking specifications to the crop on the tree, every piece of fruit found a home; there was zero waste and the small Defra payments delivered via The Sustainable Farming Initiative and guaranteed up to harvest 2028 ensure that the orchards continue to thrive as a haven for biodiversity as well as producing healthy nutritious food.

For Peter, joining the LUNZ project was a way to hopefully confirm what he had long believed, that traditional orchards, managed with care, could have a very low – or even negative – greenhouse gas footprint. The orchards are lightly grazed by the farm’s small flock of Kent ewes generating natural fertility, and with no chemical inputs, the system is simple, circular, and resilient.

Peter says: “Whilst the Defra Sustainable Farming Initiative funding has enabled us to retain the orchards so iconic to The Garden of England and deliver food to those most in need, we felt that we wanted empirical evidence as to the extent that these semi-permanent structures deliver on a range of environmental criteria over and above increased bio-diversity, from carbon capture to GHG emissions; the LUNZ project has provided us with that opportunity”  

About Cool Farm Platform

The Cool Farm Alliance is a global non-profit membership organisation that brings together farmers, food companies, NGOs, and researchers to support sustainable agriculture.

At its heart is the new Cool Farm Platform, a leading on-farm assessment tool that helps the entire supply chain, from farmers to retailers, to measure greenhouse gas emissions.

By putting data directly into the hands of growers, the Platform empowers them to understand the environmental impact of their practices, identify opportunities for improvement, and share credible results with supply chain partners.

More resilient and scalable, agile and futureproof, the Cool Farm Platform is leading the way in creating a unified, global methodology for measuring sustainability in supply chains.

Stay updated on the LUNZ Footprint Project:

Visit the LUNZ website for the latest programme updates or Follow Cool Farm on LinkedIn to keep up with project news.

* The LUNZ Footprint project (BB/Z516351/1) is part of the ʻTransforming Land Use for Net Zero, Nature and Peopleʼ (LUNZ) programme, co-funded and supported by UKRI, Defra, DESNZ, DAERA, the Scottish Government, and the Welsh Government. 

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That oversight is provided by the Science Advisory Council (SAC), an independent group of experts who guide the scientific foundations of Cool Farm’s work. As we look ahead to the next phase of platform development, we are opening applications for new SAC members and inviting our wider community to learn more about the Council and its role.

Join Our Webinar: Get to Know the Science Advisory Council

Monday, 26 January 2026 | 3:00 PM UK Time | Online

To support those interested in learning more, we are hosting a dedicated webinar introducing the Science Advisory Council, how it works in practice, and the impact it has across the Cool Farm Tool and Platform.

The session will be facilitated by Megan McKerchar, Head of Science and Methods at Cool Farm, and will feature:

• Frank Brentrup, Chair of the Science Advisory Council
• Quirine Ketterings, Co-Chair of the Science Advisory Council

Together, they will share how the SAC supports method development, independent review, and scientific guidance, and why this oversight is essential for tools used across global supply chains.

During the webinar, we will explore:

• What the Science Advisory Council is and how it operates
• How scientific review and governance are applied at Cool Farm
• How SAC insights feed into the ongoing evolution of the Tool and Platform
• What it means to be part of the Council

There will also be time for questions from attendees.

This session is particularly relevant for anyone considering applying to join the Science Advisory Council, as it provides an opportunity to better understand the Council’s role, responsibilities, and impact before submitting an application.

Applications Now Open: Join the Science Advisory Council

Alongside the webinar, we are pleased to announce that applications are now open for new members of the Science Advisory Council, including the role of SAC Chair.

The SAC plays a central role in ensuring the scientific integrity and credibility of the Cool Farm Tool and Platform. We are particularly interested in applicants with expertise in areas such as biodiversity, water, livestock systems, modelling, emissions, and sustainable management practices.

These voluntary roles offer the opportunity to:

• Help shape globally used methodologies
• Contribute to real-world impact across food and agriculture
• Collaborate with leading experts across science and industry

You do not need to attend the webinar in order to apply, but it is a valuable opportunity to learn more about the Council and hear directly from its current leadership.

Application deadline: 20 February 2026

Learn More and Get Involved

Whether you are curious about how scientific decisions are made at Cool Farm, interested in contributing your expertise, or simply want to better understand the governance behind the Tool and Platform, we encourage you to take part.

• Register for the webinar on 26 January
• Apply to join the Science Advisory Council before 20 February

We look forward to welcoming new voices and perspectives as we continue to strengthen the scientific foundations of Cool Farm.

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In this series, we’ll dive into their roles, daily work, inspirations, and the ways they contribute to building tools that help farmers, supply chains, and sustainability teams measure and reduce environmental impacts. First up, we’re chatting with Timi Odubola, a software engineer whose work is helping make the Cool Farm Tool faster, smarter, and more accessible to users around the globe.

Hi Timi! Can you tell us a bit about yourself and your role?

Hi, I’m Timi Odubola, a software engineer at Cool Farm. My role centers on building, refining, and scaling the systems that power the Cool Farm Tool a platform used by farmers, supply chains, and sustainability teams worldwide to measure greenhouse gas emissions, biodiversity, and water impacts.

On a typical day, I might:

• Develop and optimise core components of the tool to make calculations faster and more reliable
  
• Work with scientists and method experts to translate complex climate and agricultural models into usable software features
  
• Enhance the user experience so that farmers and supply chain partners can interact with the tool more easily
  
• Ensure the platform integrates smoothly with partner systems, making data more accessible and actionable
  
• Contribute to testing, refining, and scaling new modules that reflect the latest science

No two days look the same, but the common thread is building systems that turn data and science into practical tools for global climate action.

What’s the biggest thing you’ve learned in your first year?

I’ve learned how important it is to balance scientific rigor with usability. A model can be mathematically sound, but if it isn’t accessible or practical for the people using it, farmers in the field, or sustainability leads managing supply chains  it won’t have an impact. Building systems that are both robust and user-friendly has been a key lesson.

Has anything surprised you about working here?

Yes,  the level of collaboration across disciplines. I work closely not just with other engineers, but with scientists and sustainability experts. I was surprised by how open the team is to co-creating solutions across these boundaries, and how much value comes from that exchange.

What project or piece of work are you most proud of from the past year?

One highlight was developing system optimisations for core calculations in the Cool Farm Tool. This work significantly improved speed and scalability, allowing more complex datasets and larger user groups to run assessments seamlessly. It was rewarding to see my contributions directly improve the experience for both farmers and supply chain partners.

I’m also proud of supporting integrations that allow organizations to connect their sustainability reporting systems with Cool Farm outputs — making it easier for global companies to track progress toward climate and biodiversity goals.

How has your role developed or changed since you started?

When I joined, I focused on smaller bug fixes and technical refinements. Over time, I’ve moved into designing new platform modules and leading feature development. I’ve grown into a role that bridges engineering and impact, ensuring the systems we build are scalable, accurate, and future-ready.

In what ways have you grown since joining?

• Technically: I’ve deepened my expertise in building scalable, resilient systems for scientific applications.
  
• Interdisciplinarity: I’ve learned to translate between engineering and science — taking complex models and making them work in real software.
  
• Leadership: I’ve become more confident in proposing technical solutions and guiding conversations on how to future-proof our systems.
  

What advice would you give to someone thinking of joining the team?

Be ready to embrace complexity and impact. You’ll be working on problems where the science is evolving, the stakes are high, and the users range from farmers in the field to multinational companies. If you’re curious, collaborative, and motivated by climate action, it’s an incredibly rewarding place to contribute your skills. You can always keep an eye on our latest jobs on Flexa Cool Farm | Verified Employers | Flexa Careers.

And finally, what do you love doing outside of work?

Outside of work, I have a strong passion for photography, which allows me to explore creativity from a different perspective. I enjoy traveling and discovering new environments, drawing inspiration from the diverse places and cultures I encounter and capturing them through my lens.

Want to meet more of the amazing people behind Cool Farm?

Stay tuned for the next edition of Cool Conversations, where we’ll share stories, insights, and inspirations from the team powering our mission to turn data into real-world climate impact.

Curious, inspired, or have questions for the team? Drop us a note — we’d love to hear from you!

Or check out our flexible approach to work here.

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Introducing the Soil Organic Carbon Model (SOC) Created for Perennial Systems

Measuring soil carbon is complex, especially in perennial systems like coffee, cocoa or nuts, in which roots, leaf litter and ground cover build organic matter over time. Existing models were mainly developed for annual crops, and are therefore unable to reflect the carbon content of perennial crops with permanent soil cover and complex plant growth.

Solidaridad recently tested the new Soil Organic Carbon (SOC) model within the Perennial Pathway on the new Cool Farm Platform, to explore how digital solutions can help both businesses and farmers get a grip on Scope 3 emissions. The SOC model enables more accurate Scope 3 calculations for businesses and empowers farmers to access sustainability incentives and emission-reduction projects within supply chains, also known as insetting.

Most traditional models rely on averages, assuming, for example, that all farmland emits or stores the same amount of carbon each year. But in reality, soil carbon content is influenced by:

• Crop type (e.g. cocoa vs. banana trees)
• Crop management (e.g. compost, cover crops, residue use)
• Weather (using monthly satellite-based data)

In contrast, the SOC model simulates how carbon moves into and out of the soil in real-world scenarios, allowing the user greater flexibility in options. Developed through a science-driven process, it’s designed to be both accurate and user-friendly, especially for smallholder perennial systems.

Field-Tested in the Climate Heroes Programme

Solidaridad tested the SOC model in the Climate Heroes programme, working with smallholder coffee and cocoa farmers in East & Central Africa. Our teams supported the field testing, Solidaridad provided financial contributions to the model development and trained local teams. The staff helped farmers to collect, maintain and validate the required data, making MRV (Monitoring, Reporting, Verification) accessible and scalable for smallholders. 

The goal of this work is to adapt the tool to local conditions – a crucial step in turning complex data into actionable strategies for both farms and organisations. To make this possible, our staff receive ongoing training in the use of the Cool Farm Platform – as seen here in Central America in May 2025. 

“We knew that to meet the needs of both farmers and businesses, we had to move beyond static emission factors. The SOC model allows users to see the carbon impact of real management choices – and that’s powerful.” Emily Durrant-Munro, Project Lead, Cool Farm.

What It Means for Farmers

For farmers, especially smallholders growing cocoa and coffee, this is a game-changer. By accurately modeling carbon gains from improved practices, they can:

• Improve soil health, productivity and farm resilience
• Access sustainability premiums and climate finance
• Participate in carbon markets or insetting initiatives

Better soil carbon data empowers farmers by linking their day-to-day management decisions directly to measurable climate impact, such as adopting regenerative practices like using organic inputs.

Why This Matters for Companies with Scope 3 Emissions

Companies in agricultural supply chains, including traders and roasters,  are under increasing pressure to report and reduce Scope 3 emissions as part of their climate commitments.

The SOC model helps by:

• Facilitating transparent carbon footprint tracking
• Improving GHG inventories with better representation of perennial systems
• Supporting insetting projects and investments in regenerative practices
• Providing data integrity with peer-reviewed science and uncertainty analysis
• Standardising metrics to meet regulations and market demands

This enhanced digital platform helps farmers and agribusinesses to make data-driven decisions for crops like coffee, while enabling traders and roasters to measure, monitor, and reduce emissions across their supply chains. Ultimately, this helps all actors to align directly with the demands of sustainable markets. 

Beyond sharpening technical expertise in the region, this training cemented Solidaridad’s role as a trusted advisor in carbon footprint management, a critical resource for companies decarbonizing their supply chains and buyers decarbonizing their operations.

Next Steps: From Root to Reporting

Solidaridad integrates cutting-edge science, digital tools and grassroots experience to offer technological answers to current challenges. Using our global tools and local expertise will provide companies actionable and measurable results. 

Through the SOC model, Solidaridad, Cool Farm and other sustainability-driven companies are able to collaborate more effectively and engage more directly with farmers. By fostering trusted partnerships with farming communities, Solidaridad supports on-the-ground implementation and fieldwork. The SOC model is now available to Cool Farm Members – and the wider public – as part of Cool Farm Platform 3.0.

It’s time to rethink agriculture – from root to reporting.

• Contact Martine Krabben at  martine.krabben@solidaridadnetwork.org at Solidaridad to start a pilot project. 
• Learn more about this partnership from Emily Durrant-Munro at  emily@coolfarmtool.org.
• Get in-depth details about the model from Dr. Megan McKerchar at support@coolfarmtool.org.

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On 2nd October (14:00–15:30 BST) we’ll host the next session in our Regen Reflections webinar series, focusing on what a Just Transition looks like in the move towards regenerative agriculture.

Before we look ahead, it feels like the right time to pause and reflect on the lessons we’ve gathered so far.

To move towards a regenerative system, we need to act now. But knowing which steps to take can be challenging.  

Our Regen Reflections webinars are designed to support members in taking the next step, whether that means starting out on the journey or tackling the next big challenge. Each session explores the actions we need to create a regenerative food system. Together, they form part of a learning journey, where we generate and share knowledge to inspire action across our community.

Here are some of the key takeaways:

Data drives change.

Jon Calland (Tilda Rice) showed how detailed data collection supported carbon reductions while also improving soil health, biodiversity and pest control. Their initiative in India cut pesticide use by 70 percent while boosting yields and farmer incomes.

Broad metrics unlock multiple benefits.

Joseph Gridley, Matt Ryan and Ben Makowieck shared how using a broad set of metrics helps unlock benefits for farmers, ecosystems and the wider value chain. This approach encourages farmer buy-in while also meeting corporate needs.

Benchmarking guides next steps.

Geert Van Aelst explained how data reporting and benchmarking helped Suedzucker identify clear pathways to regeneration while reducing their GHG footprint.

On-the-ground measurement matters.

Annie Leeson and Ashley Swan (First Milk) showed how measuring soil carbon at both field and landscape level supports farmers in adopting regenerative practices while building wider supply-chain insight.

Mindset is the key.

Jess de Boer reminded us that shifting mindset is often the most important step in unlocking the full value of regenerative agriculture at farm level.

Co-creation creates lasting change.

Jo Lawrence and Sophie Gregory emphasised how working directly with farmers to design and implement regenerative agriculture programmes ensures that data and insights bring value to all, while creating change that sticks.

Looking Ahead: Our October Webinar

While we’ve learned a lot from our recent focus on results, our journey doesn’t stop here. On 2nd October (15:00–16:30 CET) we’ll continue the conversation with our next Regen Reflections session, held in collaboration with SAI Platform.

This webinar will be hosted by Rebecca Hesketh and Siobhan Bradley, who will lead an open and honest discussion on what a Just Transition looks like in practice. Together, we’ll explore how a regenerative system can be built around the needs of farmers—supporting resilience on the ground while ensuring fair and sustainable incomes.

It’s an opportunity to hear directly from voices working in the field, to share challenges, and to gather insights that can guide the next steps on our collective journey.

It’s safe to say we’ve covered a lot in just three webinars. We’ve personally learned so much from listening to our speakers and we’re excited for what comes next.

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