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How new UK legislation could help the finance sector address deforestation risks

7 September 2021

UK legislation to address deforestation must be stronger if companies are to achieve deforestation-free supply chains - and finance must play a role.

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Why it matters – the companies getting it wrong on deforestation

18 February 2020

We are in the midst of a climate and nature emergency and tropical forests – left standing – can help mitigate both. That is why it matters that companies are not making fast-enough progress in...

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Global brands ignoring deforestation caused by commodities they use

12 February 2020

Amazon, BlackRock and owner of Versace among 242 leading companies and financial institutions which fail to recognise responsibility to act

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The hidden deforestation in your Christmas dinner

20 December 2019

Lots of us look forward to a traditional Christmas dinner, with roast turkey and all the trimmings. But did you know that the turkey, sausage and bacon on your plate contains a secret ingredient -...

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Company action is key to addressing world hunger sustainably

16 October 2019

On World Food Day, Theo Stanley asks what companies in forest-risk supply chains are doing to ensure that the delivery of zero hunger is sustainable - and deforestation-free.

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Hidden deforestation in the fashion industry: how bad can a pair of shoes be?

2 October 2019

As Paris Fashion Week draws to a close, the Amazon fires continue.

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Not on target: the NYDF companies failing to act

23 September 2019

Thirty one of the companies assessed by Forest 500 are signatories to the New York Declaration on Forests. Has this global commitment led to change in these companies' supply chains?...

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