BASIC is a cooperative that analyzes the impacts of production and consumption patterns on society and the environment, particularly in the food and agriculture sectors. Our mission is to accelerate awareness and the emergence of collective solutions by linking different consumption and production patterns to the impacts they generate, in order to inform the choices of citizens, professionals, and public decision-makers.
Our theory of change is based on three levers of action that guide our strategy and activities:
● developing an innovative analytical framework and tools
● helping to raise awareness of societal issues among citizens and decision-makers
● equip institutions and players in local and regional areas and industries
We produce studies, online decision-making tools, training, and infographics. Our work covers a diverse range of topics, including agriculture, food, extractive industries, textiles, publishing, and private and public finance.
Our productions can combine:
- analysis of physical and/or monetary flows
- breakdown of value creation, costs, and, ultimately, value distribution
- examination of key sustainability issues
- quantification of associated societal costs
