Forest 500 insights

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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.

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Implementing commitments beyond 2020

21 March 2019

The Forest 500 annual report 2018 finds that companies are not on track to meet the 2020 deforestation goal - and companies need to do more to implement the commitments they have made.

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Putting commitments into practice

18 March 2019

Under Goal 2 of the New York Declaration on Forests, companies and governments have committed to eliminate deforestation by 2020. That deadline is approaching fast, and we already know that it will...

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Recognising women in forest-risk supply chains

8 March 2019

Women play an important - and sometimes unrecognised role - in agricultural commodity supply chains. Companies must recognise their rights.

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New commitments for Brazil’s Cerrado?

5 March 2019

Cargill has announced a new soy policy for South America and a group of traders have signed up to a new monitoring initiative, but are these commitments enough to protect the Cerrado?

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Why is FPIC important for deforestation-free supply chains?

25 January 2019

Ensuring communities have given Free and Prior Informed Consent (FPIC) is crucial for companies sourcing from tropical forest areas, yet few companies appear to recognise this right in their...

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The countdown to 2020

14 January 2019

The countdown to the 2020 deadline for delivering zero deforestation is underway - and all Forest 500 companies need to act

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