To help sustainability systems to strengthen the efficiency, inclusivity, and integrity of their traceability and chain of custody approaches, ISEAL is seeking a consultant or research team to strengthen collective understanding of the first mile of commodity supply chains and develop case studies on strategies and tools that support first mile inclusion in diverse landscapes, commodities, and contexts.

This research will support ISEAL members to better engage the first mile of certified and non-certified supply chains in their chain of custody systems, and to contribute to a global discussion on how to develop equitable, inclusive and impactful traceability systems for corporate due diligence. 

The successful consultant or research team will conduct research to:

• Develop a typology of first mile market actors and structures, across a range of forest and agricultural commodities and geographies, prioritising palm, cocoa, coffee, and rubber
• Map initiatives and tools currently being developed and implemented for first mile traceability
• Develop case studies of successful strategies and tools for first mile inclusion, considering different first mile market structures, commodities and geographies

To apply, please submit your application by email with the subject header ‘Response to RFP: first mile consultancy’ to Jess Fryer – jessicaf@isealalliance.org by Monday 17 March 2025.