How we can work together: Sustainability Communications and Stakeholder Engagement

Over the year, we collaborate with a wide range of organisations to bring awareness to leading sustainability initiatives and host discussions on some of the biggest challenges and opportunities faced by the industry.

At Innovation Forum, we specialise in bringing the right stakeholders together for the right conversations. Our network of 40,000 and our methods of engaging with stakeholders from farmers, traders, brands, NGOs, policy makers to retailers are a proven resource for companies such as Nestlé, Bayer, Tesco, Cargill and many others.

We work on topics including climate, sustainable agriculture, apparel supply chains, human rights. Because we have the reach, the expertise, and the focus to deliver independent, structured support, our partners trust us to deliver critical insights in these areas.

Our stakeholder engagement and sustainability communication platforms provide companies the opportunity to better engage their key industry partners, validate a strategy before launch, and raise awareness of key projects and initiatives.

Here are some ways we can work with you and your organisation.

Sustainability Communications: Raising awareness for positive change

Webinars | Report or Strategy Launches | Podcasts | Conferences

Launch a new sustainability strategy to key stakeholders | partnered with ofi
Update the industry on progress in an authentic and collaborative manner | partnered with Nestlé
Co-host a webinar on a topic of your choice in front of 800-2000+ industry professionals | partnered with numerous organisations such as Bayer Crop Science, CottonConnect, GAR, Cargill and more

Stakeholder Engagement: Fostering discussions for effective collaboration

Workshops | Closed-door events | Strategy Validation Labs | Supplier Engagement | Advisory Groups

Launch a new report and engage stakeholders on next steps through workshops and virtual events | partnered with Climate Advisers
Validate a strategy in a closed-door format with key partners and stakeholders ahead of launch
Unlock the next steps for you in regenerative agriculture through a closed-door workshop | partnered with Agmatix and CottonConnect

Research and Advisory: Supporting thought leadership in sustainable supply chains

Articles | White paper | Reports

Industry-leading report on building resilient smallholder supply chains | partnered with GAR, Nestle, GIZ, CottonConnect, Clinton Foundation and COLEACP
Raise awareness of a recent project, initiative or report through a series of articles | partnered with ISEAL Alliance

Our partners include the likes of:

“Innovation Forum has organized stakeholder panels for some of Nestlé's most iconic brands. We have highly valued Innovation Forum's subject-matter expertise in different fields of sustainability and its efficiency in delivering the panels for us smoothly end-to-end.” – Corporate Communications and Sustainability Manager, Nestlé

"Partnering with the Innovation Forum was a seamless experience from start to finish. They quickly grasped our needs, remaining flexible to meet evolving requirements that aligned with our objectives. The Innovation Forum brought together high-level stakeholders and facilitated constructive dialogue, which led to practical and actionable next steps for Agmatix. Their efforts significantly enhanced our reputation and brand awareness by connecting us with key stakeholders within the agri-food supply chains. The Innovation Forum team is professional, flexible, and trustworthy. We look forward to future collaborations with them!"- VP Marketing, Agmatix

"Collaborating with Innovation Forum on our Focus on Farmers series has enabled us to engage with farmers, food processors, retailers, NGOs and policy to discuss concrete innovations and collaborations for better impact at the grower level. The engagement and questions posed by the senior audience present in these discussions help us understand better ongoing needs of farmers in our industry and how to better address these as a collective.” - Head of communications EMEA, Bayer Crop Science

"Innovation Forum organised a series of projects that not only allowed us to showcase our report findings, but also amplified the voices of those directly impacted by climate transitions. IF's efforts in putting together a diverse panel for the webinar provided a strong foundation for collaboration among new and interested stakeholders. The closed-door workshop they organised was particularly valuable, fostering open and honest discussions with key players in Brazil’s agriculture supply chain. This helped us address challenges and explore collaborative solutions. The IF team excelled at coordinating multiple initiatives and facilitating high-level discussions with food and agriculture stakeholders, ensuring we had clear, actionable steps for Orbitas, Climate Advisers." - Senior director climate-related risk, Climate Advisers

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Are you planning on launching any new initiatives and strategies next year, looking to connect with your stakeholders better or are there any particular themes you are wanting to host more conversations on? Get in touch – we’d love to hear more and explore how we can work together on this.