Policy Overview
FAIRR engages with policymakers to bring the investor voice into sustainable food system policy and regulation, helping both investors and policymakers better understand the potential material risks and opportunities related to the transition of the global food system.
Why FAIRR's policy work matters
Policy and regulation help shape the markets and incentives that drive food system risk, and with it, portfolio value.
For investors, supporting the transition to sustainable, resilient food systems is core to reducing material and systemic risks to capital. FAIRR brings the investor perspective directly into policy discussions, helping members see how emerging rules could affect their holdings, and sharing investor expertise and insights with policymakers shaping those rules.
As climate, nature and geopolitical pressures build, FAIRR works to strengthen the alignment between capital markets and public policy, so investors can navigate change with more confidence and less exposure to risk.
FAIRR's approach to policy
FAIRR combines original research with direct dialogue, working alongside regulators, financial institutions and multilateral bodies to turn policy developments into something members can act on. The five activities below sit behind that work, ensuring investors are heard when food system policy is shaped.
Research and analysis
FAIRR provides members and policymakers with in-depth data and research that matter most to its members, before turning those findings into assessments and recommendations that investors can use.Supporting the investor perspective
FAIRR’s research is delivered directly to policymakers, regulators and standard-setters, and is framed around financial materiality.Member briefings
FAIRR keeps pace with fast-moving regulation and distils those findings into plain-language guidance for members.Investor action
When members want to speak on a policy issue, FAIRR facilitates statements, letters and consultation submissions.Stakeholder convening
FAIRR brings investors, policymakers and strategic partners together to compare perspectives on emerging food-system risks to inform where policy priorities should sit.How FAIRR drives impact
FAIRR's policy impact cycle shows how research, investor input and policy engagement work together to bring the investor voice into food system decision-making.
Policy outputs at a glance
Explore FAIRR's written policy outputs by type, from in-depth research to investor statements.
Policy reports
In-depth research examining major food system challenges, policy developments and transition pathways, with clear relevance to investors and financial markets.
Issue briefings
Concise analysis of specific policy topics, emerging risks and regulatory developments, highlighting the key implications for investors.
Consultations
Investor-informed submissions to consultations and regulatory processes, bringing investor perspectives and considerations into policy discussions.
Investor statements
Public statements that let investors voice their views on priority policy issues and contribute a shared perspective to policy and regulatory discussions.
Get involved
As a FAIRR investor member, you can sign on to open investor statements and contribute to investor views on the key policy and regulatory developments affecting food systems.
To find out about current opportunities to participate, contact the FAIRR Policy team.
Contact our Policy team