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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Facing up to the risks of illegality in your supply chain

29 November 2018

Almost half of all tropical deforestation is due to the illegal conversion of forests for commercial agriculture, according to a new report from the New York Declaration on Forests Assessment...

Leading on deforestation: maintaining progress to 2020 and beyond.

12 November 2018

The impacts of the New York declaration on Forests assessment on Forest 500 signatories.

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Calling a halt to palm oil deforestation

25 September 2018

Indonesia's forests are under pressure from palm oil expansion. Could the new moratorium help?...

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Not enough is being done

3 September 2018

The latest assessment of progress on the New York Declaration on Forests shows an urgent need for action - we look at what needs to be done.

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The hidden soy in your supermarket trolley

28 August 2018

Do we know when we are eating soy? We asked the experts to explain how soy is hidden in our diets.

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How can sustainable palm oil become the norm?

22 August 2018

Everyone loves orangutans, and everyone thinks we should protect rainforests – prompting more and more companies to commit to sourcing sustainable palm oil. But why then is sustainable palm oil so...

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