Efeca

Efeca is a company specializing in providing advice and support on responsible sourcing, sustainable trade, and the use of agricultural and forest commodities. They work with a wide range of clients across public, private, finance, and civil society sectors, with expertise in over 30 countries and a global team. Their focus is on decoupling the trade in agricultural and forest commodities from environmental degradation, particularly through deforestation and conversion of natural habitats.

Efeca has a strong commitment to promoting sustainability through initiatives like the UK Sustainable Commodities Initiative, the Dorset Sustainable Palm Oil Community, and the UK Soy Manifesto. They collaborate with globally renowned partners such as the World Economic Forum and the Tropical Forest Alliance, and are a certified B Corp, a UK Living Wage employer, and committed to Race to Zero. Efeca's approach encompasses policy management, training and facilitation, monitoring, reporting, and evaluation, and they actively engage in outreach and engagement programmes to stimulate global market demand for sustainable sourcing practices.

Efeca offers flexible working arrangements, including the option to work part-time or full-time. Full-time employees are expected to work 37.5 hours per week but can adjust their schedule to finish by 1pm on Fridays, allowing for early finishes. Regular travel to the UK office is required, with trips every 2-3 months, and travel expenses will be discussed upon employment. The company also provides 25 days of annual leave, 10 bank holidays, birthday leave, wellbeing days, access to a leading health app, and 30 hours of volunteering time per financial year.

Efeca offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes employee wellbeing and flexibility. They provide flexible working arrangements, allowing employees to adjust their hours to fit their needs, with Fridays ending at 1pm for full-time workers who complete their core hours. They offer generous holiday leave, including birthday leave, and wellbeing days to promote mental health. Efeca also provides access to a health app and services for wellness support, and encourages employees to volunteer up to 30 hours per year. They also participate in fun company activities like beach cleans.

Efeca is a leading expert in sustainable forest and agricultural sourcing advice, working to decouple the trade in these commodities from environmental degradation. They provide advice and support to develop, implement, monitor, evaluate, and report on national and international policies, regulations, and private sector commitments for the sustainable and legal sourcing of natural resources.

Efeca promotes a culture that values collaboration, creativity, and personal wellbeing. The company encourages open communication, diverse perspectives, and team work through initiatives like “walk and talks” and condensed working hours on Fridays. They are committed to professional development through brown bag lunches, webinars, and workshops. Efeca’s ethical values extend beyond their work to their employees, with a focus on team wellbeing through initiatives like ethical pensions and access to health and wellbeing resources.

Efeca prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion both within its workplace and within the broader sustainability sector. This is reflected in their commitment to ethical pensions for staff, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment, and actively supporting the perspectives and work of women in sustainability. They encourage feel-good working practices, offer flexible working arrangements, and champion the "Women in Sustainability Podcast," highlighting diverse voices and perspectives.