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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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The human rights issues hidden with deforestation in the fashion industry

9 December 2020

On World Human Rights day, we look at whether the fashion industry is taking steps to protect human rights in their deforestation-risk supply chains.

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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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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.

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Increasing transparency for financial institutions

3 November 2020

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

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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.

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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...

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