US Based Financial-Services GRC Firm
Impact Story Scaling the FAIRR Protein Producer Index

A long-term research partnership supporting investor intelligence on sustainable food system

Key Outcomes

60%

Research Cost Reduction

35%

Efficiency Gains

Faster Launch

New Research Products

Scalable

Large-Scale Benchmarking

Overview

FAIRR established the Protein Producer Index to improve investor understanding of sustainability risks within global food production. The scale and analytical requirements of the index required substantial research capacity, sector knowledge, and consistent methodology execution.

SustainoMetric was selected as FAIRR’s research partner in 2019 and has since supported the delivery and evolution of its food-system research.

What SustainoMetric Delivered

  • check_circle Established a dedicated four-person research team.
  • check_circle Conducted company research for the Protein Producer Index.
  • check_circle Contributed subject-matter expertise to methodology development.
  • check_circle Supported the testing and delivery of existing and new benchmarking frameworks.
  • check_circle Helped transition research processes from Excel-based workflows to an IT platform.
  • check_circle Applied Python scripts and AI tools to improve research efficiency.
  • check_circle Supported the development and launch of additional products, including work related to consumer companies and protein diversification.
  • check_circle Provided additional capacity during intensive research and production periods.

Engagement Details

Client FAIRR Initiative
Client Type NGO / investor network
Engagement Protein Producer Index and related research products

Outcomes Delivered

  • trending_up Approximately 60% reduction in research costs.
  • bolt Approximately 35% efficiency gains.
  • group_add Faster development and launch of new research products.
  • psychology Greater flexibility during peak delivery cycles.
  • database Improved research processes and technology integration.

Relevant Capabilities

Benchmarking Thematic Research Managed Research Operations Methodology Development Technology-Enabled Research

Themes

Food Systems Agriculture Protein Producers Climate Risk Social Risk Responsible Sourcing