Insights

Without urgent action on deforestation – which accounts for around 11% of emissions – net zero is out of reach. Over 90 percent of all deforestation is a result of clearing land for a handful of commodities like beef, soy, palm oil and timber. But this is not inevitable; commodities can be produced sustainably.

Net-zero targets cannot be achieved without eliminating tropical deforestation, which accounts for 11% of greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. But moving towards commodity supply chains that are free from deforestation, conversion, and associated human rights abuses relies on an unwavering commitment to collaboration and transparency.