To advance our goals, the Sustainable Sourcing Initiative tackles regenerative, equitable, and plant-based food systems change from three key angles:

1. Facilitation

• Determine baselines for industry infrastructure, practices, gaps, opportunities
• Work across supply networks and communities to build a shared vision for future
• Support robust pilot programs and research initiatives
• Connect like-minded people and organizations to amplify impact
• Offer trainings and education around domestic sourcing, regenerative agriculture, and equity

2. Communication

• Amplify participants’ achievements and needs through strategic communications and marketing
• Promote the need for and many benefits of domestic sourcing, regenerative practices, and increased equity in the plant-based foods industry

3. Policy Advocacy

• Support meaningful policy campaigns at the state and federal levels to advance domestic sourcing, regenerative practices, and equity in the plant-based foods industry