Co-developed ‘Business Leader Brief on Sustainability’ helps agricultural businesses plan their data-driven transformation
Natural capital software developer Trinity AgTech has announced a partnership with strategic sustainability consultancy Aethr Associates.
To mark the new collaboration the two companies have developed a ‘Business Leader Brief on Sustainability’, a resource designed to tackle two of the most pressing challenges faced by food and farming businesses globally.
Firstly, the brief explains the inherent complexity of sustainability improvements across the diverse range of areas requiring effective management.
Secondly, it highlights businesses’ critical need for accurate, reliable, and regular data collection to drive meaningful progress on sustainability.
Aethr Associates’ co-founder Richard Bonn said: “By adopting a proactive stance on sustainability, agricultural leaders can unlock opportunities to enhance efficiency and strengthen resilience.”
He added: “Stakeholders across supply chains face growing pressure to address climate change, meet consumer demands, and align with retailer expectations for environmental responsibility. However, sustainability shouldn’t be limited to a top-down, compliance-driven approach.
“By building sustainability data and insights in a way that is efficient and empowering, businesses can unlock significant opportunities to enhance value and drive meaningful change.”
The report outlines practical strategies for fresh supply chains, focusing on:
Engaging suppliers: fresh supply chains rely on a complex network of growers and producers. The business brief emphasises the need to foster meaningful partnerships, build robust data collation, and achieve alignment across the supply base.
Leveraging data for decision-making: accurate environmental measurement is at the heart of effective sustainability strategies. The report highlights how Trinity AgTech’s Sandy platform captures and benchmarks data across carbon, biodiversity, water, and soil metrics, enabling supply chain leaders to make informed, impactful decisions.
Navigating supply chain complexity: the brief demonstrates how we can use a well-structured approach to streamline operations and simplify how businesses can deliver meaningful change across the supply chain.
Driving value through sustainability: by incorporating sustainability into core business objectives, companies can reduce costs, strengthen retailer relationships, and unlock new market opportunities.
According to Bonn, the partnership between Trinity AgTech and Aethr Associates provides businesses with an integrated approach to sustainability.
Trinity AgTech’s Sandy platform is a natural capital navigation tool that measures, reports, and benchmarks environmental performance. The company says its platform “enables scenario and optimisation planning to set realistic sustainability goals and map clear action plans over defined timelines”.
Meanwhile, Aethr Associates’ strategic advisory services are designed to support the development and implementation of strategies, foster supply chain collaboration, and ensure businesses fulfil their sustainability commitments effectively.
Click here to download a copy of the report. Or for more information, contact: Anna Woodley (aw@trinityagtech.com), Louise Rix (lr@trinityagtech.com), Richard Bonn (richard.bonn@aethr.co.uk), or Ben Jones (ben.jones@aethr.co.uk).
