Forest 500 insights

Illustration of fashion models and deforestation

Through the looking glass: the hidden deforestation in the fashion industry

16 September 2020

We take an in-depth look at the deforestation commitments of some of the world’s biggest clothing companies sourcing leather and cellulose, and consider what needs to happen to ensure our wardrobes are deforestation-free in this long read.

Deforestation in Brazil

What does good look like? - Forest 500 assessments

30 November 2020

This insider perspective explores how companies are assessed for the Forest 500 rankings and the lessons offered by those companies that score well.

Image shows forest being cleared in Borneo for rubber and palm oil plantations

UK government to legislate on imported deforestation in Environment Bill

12 November 2020

The UK government has announced new legislation requiring companies to carry out due diligence to ensure no illegal deforestation is in their supply chains.

Increasing transparency for financial institutions

3 November 2020

New Trase Finance tool highlights complex map of links to deforestation for financial institutions

Hot fashion – the impact on the global climate

13 October 2020

Our analysis shows far too few brands are doing enough about the hidden deforestation in their fabrics.

Indigenous groups demonstrate against changes to the laws protecting their territory

Are beef and soy companies doing enough to protect indigenous rights in Brazil?

8 October 2020

Indigenous peoples have long been recognised as stewards of nature, whose homelands contain 80% of the world’s remaining biodiversity - but these lands are increasingly threatened by expanding...

Photos shows the UK's Houses of Parliament at dusk

Global Canopy calls on UK government to strengthen proposed deforestation law

6 October 2020

News: Global Canopy urges the UK government to extend due diligence requirements to include legal deforestation

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