Like them or not – NGOs are part of Civil Society and as such they, too, influence the way people think and feel. Ignoring or forgetting this fact can lead to unpleasant awakenings.
On the contrary, major brand owners have long realized this and have listened to criticism and proposals brought to their attention by NGO representatives. In fact, quite a few valuable industry (and even legislative) decisions implemented have their origin in such NGO documentation.
Below is just a small selection of documents that falls into this category. We are open to receiving your suggestions as to what else should be included.
Greenpeace:
Eating Up the Amazon (Report – 2006-07)
WWF (with coop Switzerland):
Basel Criteria for Responsible Soy Production (For further languages see above in Industry Documents 2004-04)
Friends of the Earth International:
Who benefits from GM Crops? (2009-02)