Collecting and structuring data to meet sustainability reporting requirements: the example of LECOFRUIT in Madagascar

As part of the Fit for Market Plus programme, post-training support was provided to the Malagasy company LECOFRUIT, following the collective training “optimising data collection and management to strengthen organisational performance”.

This support aimed to help translate training outcomes into practice by strengthening the company’s data collection, management and analysis systems. The objective was to better structure internal information, particularly to meet growing sustainability and reporting requirements (GRI, EcoVadis).

A structured and collaborative approach

The mission followed a progressive approach combining a review of the initial diagnostic, discussions with internal teams, and field visits to better understand existing practices.

A cross-analysis was then carried out between international standards (GRI, EcoVadis) and data from COLEAD’s self-assessment system. This process made it possible to identify 11 key themes (water, energy, biodiversity, health and safety, supply chain, etc.) to structure data collection.

Tangible results

The support made it possible to:

• Conduct a detailed assessment of existing practices
• Identify available data and gaps to be addressed
• Highlight discrepancies with international standards
• Propose a prioritised action plan to improve data quality and reliability

Towards more strategic reporting

This support represents an important step for LECOFRUIT in structuring its information system. It lays the foundation for more coherent reporting aligned with international standards, and strengthens the company’s ability to manage its performance and meet partners’ expectations.

In the longer term, this approach will contribute to improving transparency, competitiveness and the sustainability of the company’s activities.

This activity is supported by the Fit For Market Plus (FFM+) programme, implemented by COLEAD within the Framework of Development Cooperation between the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) and the European Union. This publication receives financial support from the European Union and the OACPS. The content of this publication is the sole responsibility of COLEAD and can in no way be taken to reflect the views of the European Union or the OACPS.