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We can no longer ignore deforestation hidden in the goods we buy

14 April 2021

New research shows the extent of the EU’s tropical deforestation footprint

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Deforestation in Indonesia

Nearly 100 financial institutions risk funding deforestation with $2.7 trillion

26 January 2021

Planned legislation requiring companies to tackle problem a step forward, but must cover finance sector

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How are the Forest 500 companies’ scores calculated?

15 April 2021

All companies assessed as part of the Forest 500 are given a total score out of 100. This explainer goes into more detail on how this total score is calculated.

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Data to increase accountability in forest-risk supply chains

26 March 2021

A lack of transparency in forest-risk supply chains is hindering action to address deforestation. Our Forest 500 assessments show which companies have committed to action, and highlight the gaps...

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Engaging animal feed suppliers to drive change across the soy industry

3 March 2021

By encouraging suppliers to address the deforestation-risk embedded in fish, dairy, and meat products, companies can use their purchasing power to help end deforestation across the soy industry -...

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Cattle traders must do more to address deforestation

5 February 2021

Beef and leather traders are the poorest performers in this year’s Forest 500 ranking – with the lowest scores for taking steps to ensure their products are not linked to deforestation

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Delivering deforestation-free supply chains

3 February 2021

Companies, financial institutions and consumer country governments must work together to deliver deforestation-free supply chains, with a “smart mix” of solutions including legislation

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