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Sustainability Trade Organizations

World Business Council for Sustainable Development

The WBCSD is a CEO-led organization of forward-thinking companies that galvanizes the global business community to create a sustainable future for business, society and the environment.

In 2010, they launched Vision 2050, which calls for "a world in which more than 9 billion people can live well." It also has information for the business community. You can download the report from the home page. 

Organic Trade Association

The OTA was founded in 1984 by organic producers and handlers as the Organic Foods Production Association of North America (OFPANA). Its mission is to promote and protect the growth of organic trade to benefit the environment, farmers, the public, and the economy.

Sustainable Forest Initiative

SFI accredits third party auditors to certify forest land owners, land management companies and forest products companies according to SFI standards.