Sustainable Supply Chain

QIMA promotes sustainability with certifications that guarantee responsible practices, animal welfare and transparency in the food chain. It meets the demands of more conscious and demanding consumers.

Get certified. Open new markets. Build trust across your supply chain.

QIMA — a trusted third-party certification body — offers internationally recognized sustainability programs that help agricultural producers, exporters, and brands verify their environmental, social, and ethical practices.

Our Solutions for Sustainability

Our Certifications & Programs

We certify sustainable practices across farming, coffee, palm oil, livestock, cotton, and more — helping businesses meet retailer requirements, comply with international standards, and improve long-term impact.

Regenerative & Sustainable Agriculture

QIMA Regenera Mark Our proprietary regenerative mark helps producers communicate verified practices that restore soil, increase biodiversity, and capture carbon.

Farm Sustainability Assessment (FSA – SAI Platform) Used in over 40 countries and backed by global food brands, FSA benchmarks on-farm sustainability performance using a consistent, industry-aligned methodology.

Rainforest Alliance Certification Covering over 4 million hectares of certified farmland, this program supports biodiversity, responsible farming, and improved farmer livelihoods (Rainforest Alliance, 2022).

4C Certification for Coffee Promoting sustainable coffee production and transparency in the supply chain, 4C is trusted by major roasters and traders globally.

RSPO – Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil More than 20 million tons of palm oil are RSPO certified annually, representing over 4.5 million hectares of sustainable production (RSPO, 2022).

ISCC – International Sustainability & Carbon Certification Recognized in over 100 countries, ISCC certifies sustainable biomass, circular feedstocks, and GHG savings — in compliance with EU RED and voluntary carbon markets.


Animal Welfare & Responsible Livestock

Animal Welfare Certification Aligned with globally accepted animal welfare standards, our certification verifies humane animal husbandry and production practices. (82% of EU citizens support stronger animal welfare standards – Eurobarometer, 2016)

Antibiotic Free Certification With over 70% of antibiotics used in livestock production globally (WHO, 2020), our certification verifies responsible, antibiotic-free practices that meet rising consumer expectations.

Pantanal Sustainable Meat Program Protecting one of the world’s most important ecosystems, this program supports environmentally and socially responsible cattle ranching in Brazil’s Pantanal biome.


Social Responsibility & Traceability

SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit) Used in over 100,000 audits annually, SMETA assesses labor rights, safety, environment, and business ethics, meeting retailer expectations worldwide (Sedex, 2023).

ALO Program – Local Sustainable Cotton Promotes socially and environmentally responsible cotton production with traceability and smallholder inclusion in Latin America.

test We help producers transition toward full GLOBALG.A.P. certification through stepwise approaches like localg.a.p. and add-ons such as GRASP (for social practices). (GLOBALG.A.P. is adopted by more than 200,000 producers worldwide – GLOBALG.A.P., 2023)

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Why Choose QIMA for Sustainability?

Efficient communication and service

  • Agile and responsive technical support at all stages.

  • Transparent certification process and compliance with deadlines.

  • Proven service quality, with NPS satisfaction metric of 72 points.

Cost and time optimization

  • Integrated audits that minimize the number of visits and costs.

  • Simplified processes that reduce impacts on operation.

  • Strategic and efficient allocation of auditors.

Industry leadership

  • Pioneering company with over 30 years of experience in food safety, organic certification, and sustainability.

  • Complete certification ecosystem, from field to table.

  • Advanced technology for compliance monitoring.