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How to drive a wider shift to deforestation-free supply chains?

posted by Helen Burley, 16 May 2019

The latest scientific evidence makes it clear that voluntary commitments alone are not enough to end deforestation - a panel event in Brussels discussed whether legislation could play a part.

Image shows oil palm plantations eating into forest in West Kalimantan

Extending the ambition of company commitments to zero deforestation in soy supply chains

posted by Anonymous, 18 April 2019

Soy expansion in parts of Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina is a key driver of deforestation, particularly in areas important for biodiversity such as the Brazilian Cerrado and the Argentine Chaco.

A Giant Anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) crossing a soy field in the Cerrado

Banks need to raise their game in battle against deforestation

posted by Anonymous, 12 April 2019

Analysis of Forest 500 commitments examines whether banks are implementing their own policies in the investment and lending choices they make.

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Press coverage of the Forest 500 powerbrokers

Saving the Cerrado: Six commodities traders to disclose supply chain data

8 March 2019

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Soy

Company

Alicia Prager

Cargill launches further commitments to sustainability

25 February 2019

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Cacao

Palm oil

Soy

Company

With Satellites And Supply Chains, Global Brands Take Aim At Deforestation

22 February 2019

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Palm oil

Paper

Company

Chris Meyer

Fight Climate Change: Use Recycled Toilet Paper and Less of It

21 February 2019

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Timber

Company

Tiffany Kary

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