The coffee sector is facing several sustainability challenges. We ask whether addressing
these is transforming the entire coffee sector or rather leading to market differentiation …

Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are pivotal actors in international affairs. They
manage billions of dollars in funding, work all around the world, and shape global policies …

Purpose This paper aims to examine the multiplicity of corporate social responsibility (CSR)
standards, explaining its nature, dynamics and implications for multinational enterprises …

Purpose While corporate social responsibility (CSR) standards are amongst the most widely
adopted instruments for supporting firms in becoming more accountable, firms who adopt …

The fast fashion industry is subject to growing calls for transparency, from civil society
groups as well as consumers. Despite universal pressure on retailers to disclose information …

Abstract The Marine Stewardship Council's (MSC) Fisheries Standard is a voluntary
standard that sets requirements for wild capture fisheries to be assessed against, indicating …

Transnational sustainability governance often builds upon standards. Considering that the
rise of transnational governance has blurred accountability relations, this article interrogates …

Voluntary sustainability standards can be powerful tools for incentivizing sustainable
production practices. Most standards rely on stakeholder input to gain legitimacy and set …

A comprehensive study of the growth, potential, and limits of transnational eco-certification in
China and the implications for other emerging economies. China has long prioritized …

This article conducts a population-level analysis of transnational private governance
organizations (TPGOs) that develop standards for sustainable commodity production in the …