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Enabling STP Compliance Through Field-Level Data Capture and Monitoring

A large agribusiness operating across smallholder-driven supply chains set out to strengthen compliance with Sustainable Tobacco Program (STP) standards. With increasing scrutiny on labor practices, environmental sustainability, and farmer livelihoods, the company needed a scalable and reliable way to capture, monitor, and verify compliance data at the farm level. 

To achieve this, the organization implemented a digital field data capture and monitoring system, enabling real-time visibility into sustainability and labor practices across its sourcing network. 

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About the Company

An Indian company primarily involved in the production, processing, and export of tobacco, established as a family-owned business, the group has built a strong reputation for its high-quality tobacco products, which are exported to numerous countries worldwide. The company specializes in various types of tobacco, including Virginia tobacco, and caters to both domestic and international markets 

Industry

Agribusiness 

Region

India 

Use Case

  • Alignment and Adherence to STP standard for exporting leaf tobacco  
  • Unified Solution for Grower Management, Procurement and Processing  
  • Establishes clear traceability for each box of exported tobacco  
  • Procurement at scale   

Features Used

  • Grower Management System  
  • Procurement Management System  
  • Farmer Payment Ledger and Payments Module 

The Problem

The company faced multiple challenges in meeting STP requirements: 

  • Limited visibility into farm-level practices 
    Sustainability and labor compliance data were collected manually and inconsistently. 
  • Inability to monitor compliance continuously 
    Field audits were periodic, making it difficult to identify risks proactively. 
  • Fragmented and unreliable data 
    Data collected through paper-based surveys lacked standardization and audit readiness. 
  • Challenges in proving compliance 
    Demonstrating adherence to STP standards during audits required significant manual effort and data consolidation. 

As a result, the company faced risks related to non-compliance, audit inefficiencies, and lack of transparency across its supply chain. 

Solution

To address these challenges, a digital traceability and compliance platform was deployed with a strong focus on field-level data capture and monitoring. 

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Key capabilities implemented: 

Field Data Capture via Surveys 

Field agents conducted structured surveys during farm visits to capture: 

  • Sustainable agricultural practices 
  • Labor conditions and workforce details 
  • Farmer livelihood indicators 

Continuous Monitoring of STP Metrics 

The system enabled: 

  • Regular updates on sustainability practices 
  • Ongoing tracking of labor compliance 
  • Visibility into livelihood improvements over time 

Standardized and Digitized Data Collection 

  • Replaced paper-based processes with mobile-based tools 
  • Ensured consistent, structured, and verifiable data 
  • Enabled real-time syncing and centralized storage 

Audit-Ready Compliance Framework 

  • Created a digital record of all field activities 
  • Linked data to farmer profiles and locations 
  • Simplified audit preparation with ready-to-access reports 

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Results

The implementation delivered measurable improvements across the supply chain: 

  • Enhanced visibility into farmer practices and compliance status 
  • Standardized and reliable data for sustainability and labor monitoring 
  • Reduced manual effort in audit preparation and reporting 
  • Improved traceability and accountability across sourcing regions 
  • Stronger alignment with STP requirements and sustainability goals 

The company transitioned from reactive compliance to proactive monitoring and control. 

Key Takeaways

  • Field-level data is the foundation of sustainability compliance 
    Without accurate farm-level insights, compliance cannot be verified 
  • Digital tools enable continuous—not periodic—monitoring 
    Real-time visibility reduces risk and improves decision-making 
  • Standardization is critical for audit readiness 
    Structured data ensures faster and more reliable compliance reporting 
  • Compliance is not just documentation—it’s ongoing validation 
    Continuous tracking of labor and sustainability practices is essential 

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