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Soy traders failing to stop deforestation, new scorecard shows

18 May 2021

The first ever Soy Traders Scorecard highlights failure to address deforestation

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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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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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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.

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Fires in the Amazon rainforest

Unpacking the deforestation risk in your supermarket shop

11 August 2020

The Amazon is burning, but did you know that the fires are linked to everyday items in your shopping basket? Find out more with our explainer

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