Improving the sustainable characteristics of agriculture practices is a transparent continuous improvement process (figure 1). Key performance indicators (KPIs) define the parameters that should be improved. KPIs should be transparent, science based, outcomes driven, and technology neutral. Metrics of KPIs are the parameters that are measured to benchmark and track sustainability performance. Sustainability strategies must include goals for each KPI and a plan for implementing changes to achieve those goals. Sustainability programs for agricultural production across three platforms (BASF's AgBalance Tool, USSEC's Sustainable Soy Protocol, and Field to Market's Fieldprint Report) will be summarized. Elements of these programs will be compared with global sustainability initiatives including the Round Table for Responsible Soy. Figure 1. <img src='https://acs-archive-assets2.s3.amazonaws.com/241nm/uploads/64861_mechanism.jpg' alt='' />

Key performance indicators, metrics, and goals for sustainable agriculture: Lessons from three platforms

248th National Meeting (2014)

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