METHODOLOGY
True Price’s mission is to make it possible for everyone to see and improve true prices. To do so, we develop open access methods in collaboration with experts and stakeholders. Interested in learning more? Download our methodology documents.
The Principles for True Pricing contains the beliefs, norms, and values that we endorse to realise the true price vision, defining in practical terms what true pricing means, and setting forth the basis of an applicable method for determining true prices. See also the valuation framework, which summarizes the principles into a framework for calculating true prices.
The latest, open access version of the monetisation factors for environmental and social impacts, with the aim to facilitate the adoption and application of true pricing, fill a gap in the literature, and accelerate standardisation.
The valuation framework presents our vision, core ideas and normative foundations. It translates our principles into the framework that is needed for calculating true prices. See also the assessment method, which presents steps and requirements for doing so.
The True price assessment method for agri-food products contains the key steps to assess the true price of agri-food products and their value chains. More specifically, the document provides modelling guidance and requirements for scoping, data and reporting.
Natural capital modules
Natural capital modules that contain the key methodological aspects to measure and value the environmental impacts of agri-food products and value chains.
Social and Human capital modules
Social and human capital modules that contain the key methodological aspects to measure and value the social impacts of agri-food products and value chains.
A paper from the Scientific Group of the UN Food Systems Summit
An analysis to determine the current cost of externalities in the food system and the potential impact of a shift in diets to more healthy and sustainable production and consumption patterns.
Report by True Price, commissioned by Fruitmotor
A calculation of the real costs of Fruitmotor apples in 2019 in comparison with the real costs of the average Dutch apple.
Vision paper
This vision paper proposes a roadmap to realize a sustainable economy with true pricing at its core.
Report by Impact Institute, commissioned by ABN AMRO, using the True Price method
Calculating the true price gap for a pair of jeans, using cotton and denim production in India and jeans manufacturing in Bangladesh.
Report by True Price, commissioned by Tony’s Chocolonley
The cost of cocoa production and the progress made in Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana from 2013 & 2018.
Report by True Price, commissioned by Meerlanden
An analysis of the added value of social participation pathways for people distant from the labour market.
Report by True Price, commissioned by Hivos
Living wage gap benchmark analysis of roses grown in Kenya, Ethiopia and Zambia sold by large Dutch retailers.
Report by True Price, commissioned by Wageningen University & Research
A roadmap to steer on the social effects of food.
Report by True Price, commissioned by Fairtrade International
The household income of cocoa farmers in Côte d’Ivoire and strategies for improvement.
Report by True Price, commissioned by Hivos
Wage gap benchmark analysis of roses from Kenya, Ethiopia and Zambia sold at major retailers in the Netherlands.
Report by True Price, commissioned by ABN AMRO
Measuring long-term value creation.
Report by True Price, commissioned by ABN AMRO
Providing a perspective for the diamond business to help them understand and improve their societal impact.
Publication in Dutch Magazine ESB – Authors: Dr. Adrian de Groot Ruiz, Dr. Reinier de Adelhart Toorop and Dr. Prof. Dirk Schoenmaker
Prevent Business Takeovers that Cost Society Billions through a Societal Cost Benefit Assessment
Report by True Price and Wageningen University, commissioned by The Ministry of Economic Affairs (Netherlands)
The social effects of food, an exploration of a new methodology. The methodology as developed in this report provides a proof-of-principle of mapping the social effects of food.
Report by True Price, commissioned by Hivos
The business case for a Living Wage Rose in Kenya, an exploration on closing the gap across the entire supply chain. Part of a broader societal move towards living wage supply chains.
Report by True Price, commissioned by Fairtrade International
Report about the business case for transparency.
Report by True Price and Trucost, reported by Fairtrade Max Havelaar
External costs of Banana Production: Measuring the True Price of Banana production to contribute to a sustainable system. (REPORT IN DUTCH)
Report by True Price, Trucost & RSPO, commissioned by TEEB
Creating a methodology to improve strategy for a sustainable Living Wage.
Joint report by True Price, CSR Netherlands, IUCN Netherlands and Ministry of Economic Affairs
Report about the business case for transparency. Based on lessons learnt in the Green Deal Cooperation towards Transparency in Natural and Social Capital 2014-2016.
Joint report by IDH and True Price
IDH and True Price have calculated the societal costs of cotton from India.
Joint report by IDH and True Price
IDH and True Price have calculated the societal costs of tea from Kenya.
Joint report by IDH and True Price
IDH and True Price have calculated the societal costs of coffee from Vietnam.
Joint report by IDH and True Price
IDH and True Price have calculated the societal costs of cocoa from Ivory Coast.
Executive summary of three pilot projects
True Price supported ABN AMRO in their first attempt to measure the impact of their mortgage services, their investments in the cocoa chain and the bank as a whole.
Input document to a participatory process
A foundational report by True Price and the University of Groningen for developing guidelines on fair compensation.
Brief paper
True Price publishes ‘Integrated Profit & Loss: Creating shared value with integrated thinking’.
Second edition
Why you will benefit from measuring, monetizing and improving your impact.
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