Key Takeaways
- Rabobank and TRACT announce a strategic partnership combining finance and supply chain data.
- Collaboration seeks to enhance transparency and sustainability across agricultural supply chains.
- TRACT’s SaaS platform centralizes and streamlines data for effective sustainability management.
- The partnership enables Rabobank to offer financing linked to measurable sustainability outcomes.
- Initial phase sets the foundation for scaling sustainable finance across global agriculture.
Rabobank and TRACT Join Forces to Advance Agricultural Supply Chain Sustainability
Rabobank, a global financial leader in food and agriculture, has entered a strategic partnership with TRACT, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider focused on enhancing sustainability across agricultural supply chains. The collaboration leverages Rabobank’s financial expertise and TRACT’s advanced data analytics platform, aiming to drive transparency, resilience, and sustainability within global agricultural supply chains.
The partnership addresses rising market and regulatory demands for verifiable sustainability data. TRACT’s technology facilitates secure, efficient data sharing between financial institutions and supply chain actors, enabling more precise financial solutions tied directly to sustainability performance.
TRACT Data-Driven Solutions Transforming Agricultural Finance
TRACT’s SaaS platform securely centralizes supply chain data, allowing comprehensive analysis and seamless sharing with stakeholders, including financial institutions like Rabobank. This streamlined data management simplifies administrative tasks and accelerates the adoption of sustainable practices by Rabobank’s agricultural clients.
Caroline Oosterbaan, Global Head of Clients & Portfolio Management at Rabobank, emphasized the significance of the partnership: “This marks an exciting step in supporting our clients’ transition to more sustainable supply chains. With TRACT’s technology and industry-aligned approach, we see massive potential to catalyse supply chain collaboration and provide financing tied to real, measurable outcomes.”
Enhancing Sustainability Through Collaborative Data
The partnership enables agricultural businesses to track and improve their environmental and social impacts through comprehensive, verifiable sustainability metrics. By connecting sustainability performance directly to financial incentives, the collaboration motivates supply chain actors to implement responsible practices.
Allison Kopf, CEO of TRACT, noted the value of integrated finance and data-driven sustainability solutions: “Better data leads to better financial outcomes for all actors—especially for farmers. TRACT and Rabobank are making it easier for supply chain partners to move faster, collaborate more effectively, and drive meaningful impact.”
Building a Scalable Model for Sustainable Finance
The initial phase of the partnership establishes a strong foundation for expanding sustainable finance solutions across the agricultural sector. Rabobank and TRACT envision scaling their collaborative approach to sustainability, setting new standards for data-sharing and responsible agricultural financing.
By rewarding measurable progress supported by high-quality data, this partnership creates value for farmers, supply chain stakeholders, and financial institutions alike—paving the way toward greater global sustainability in agriculture.
