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STC works with the United Kingdom Climate Change Unit (UKCCU) to support Green Economic Growth in Papua and West Papua, Indonesia Papua and West Papua provinces are Indonesia’s least developed but most resource rich regions. In order to improve local Papuan livelihoods and landscapes, STC has been working closely with visionary “green” entrepreneurs, aspiring progressive […]

Developed ISCC certified supply chains and infrastructure throughout Indonesia for PAO/POME From 2015-2017, STC developed supply chains, management systems, and infrastructure throughout Indonesia for palm sludge oil (PSO/POME) compliant with the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) scheme. First, STC concentrated on creating viable means and personnel for the sourcing, transport, storage, export, and trade […]

STC designs and conducts sustainability learning journeys with MARS, Incorporated and other international corporations and simultaneously designs Integrated Bioenergy Facility in Riau Province, Sumatra In January of 2013 STC Indonesia assisted the Sustainable Food Lab of Hartland Vermont in creating a Learning Journey for the sustainability team of one of the largest food companies in […]

STC contributes technological resources and alternative biofuel materials to the Lombok Biomass Energy Initiative Over the last two decades, Lombok Island in Indonesia has faced interrelated threats to its energy supply, landscape integrity, water security, and local economy. Prior to the last decade, kerosene functioned as the predominant source of fuel for both household use […]

STC founded in Bali Indonesia. Sustainable Trade and Consulting (STC) was created in Bali, Indonesia to implement a new vision for bioenergy. This vision is based on maximizing the use of non-food grade waste materials, partnering with small and medium sized farms, utilizing existing infrastructure, and maximizing efficiency throughout the entire supply chain. STC designs […]

STC implements a sustainable development strategy in biofuel and palm oil in Aceh From 2006-2008, STC conducted a strategic assessment of Aceh’s palm oil sector, under the framework of the Aceh Green Vision devised by the province’s first democratically-elected Governor, Irwandi Yusuf. The Aceh Green project’s goal was to promote a sustainable economic recovery of […]

SCAA bestows first Sustainability Award to ForesTrade and partner PPKGO In 2004 ForesTrade and their partners PPKGO, (the Gayo Organic Coffee Farmers Association) received the Sustainability Award from the Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA). PPKGO is a cooperative of over 3000 farmers within 32 communities made up mainly of the Gayo, Javanese and Acehnese […]

ForesTrade receives Global Sustainable Business Award from the United Nations at the Johannesburg Earth Summit. On September 6, 2002 ForesTrade received the prestigious ICC/UNEP World Summit Business Award for Sustainable Development Partnerships at the Johannesburg Earth Summit. ForesTrade was the sole U.S. company to receive this award from the United Nations and the International Chamber […]

ForesTrade Receives Socially Responsible Business Award at the Natural Products Expo East In 1999, ForesTrade received the Socially Responsible Business Award at the Natural Products Expo East in Baltimore, Maryland. This award has been presented to innovative companies in the natural and organic products industry in North America since 1994 for their exemplary business principles […]

ForesTrade is founded in Vermont, USA with offices in Indonesia, Guatemala and the Netherlands. Pioneered organic spices, essential oils, and Fair Trade Coffee. ForesTrade was established in Brattleboro Vermont, USA with offices in Europe, Indonesia, and Guatemala. ForesTrade pioneered fair trade practices to the production of quality organic coffee, spices, and essential oils from 1995-2010. […]