Download data

Powerbroker for

Select an assessment year:

  • Overall approach
    2/10
    • Overarching commitment on deforestation
      0/4
      Overall commitment
      Commodity-specific commitment - commitment that does not apply to all of the commodities the company is exposed to
      0/4
      Do they have a commitment for other non-Forest 500 commodities, if so which?: NA

      Which commodities does the commodity-specific commitment apply to?: Palm oil
      "With this policy, the Group always strives to obtain its Palm Oil from suppliers who can prove that its cultivation does not contribute to the destruction of forests and peatlands, and respects the rights of workers and local communities. Achieving this ambition known as NDPE (meaning No Deforestation, no Peat, no Exploitation) requires putting in place good practices within Avril's supply chains."
    • Signatory to an initiative tackling deforestation
      1/1
      Signatory
      Yes
      1/1
      Which initiatives?: UN Global Compact
      Groupe Avril signed the UN Global Compact in 2017.
    • Awareness of the value of forests
      1/1
      Awareness
      Yes
      1/1
      "The Avril Group defines zero deforestation palm oil as coming from plantations which comply with the following criteria [...] They protect and manage High Conservation Value (HCV)3 forests"
    • Deforestation as a business risk
      0/1
    • High-level management of deforestion
      0/1
    • Executive compensation linked to deforestation
    • Target to reduce emissions from land-use change
      0/1
    • Reporting on emissions from land-use change
      0/1
    • Disclosure of conservation activity
    • Disclosure of reforestation activity
    • Target to reduce emissions in scope 1/2
  • Commodity score
    23/90
    • Palm oil
      44/90
      • Commitment Strength
        15/17
        • Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
          4/4
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            "dedicated policy regarding its Palm Oil [...] NDPE (meaning No Deforestation, no Peat, no Exploitation) requires putting in place good practices within Avril's supply chains [...] protect and manage High Conservation Value (HCV)3 forests; • They protect and manage High Carbon Stock (HCS)4 forests; [...] the following requirement: 100% of supplies each year must be covered by sustainability schemes, by order of priority: • RSPO"
          • Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            What actions or steps are identified for time-bound implementation?: NDPE for entire palm oil supply chain
            "dedicated policy regarding its Palm Oil [...] NDPE (meaning No Deforestation, no Peat, no Exploitation) requires putting in place good practices within Avril's supply chains [...] protect and manage High Conservation Value (HCV)3 forests; • They protect and manage High Carbon Stock (HCS)4 forests; [...] the following requirement: 100% of supplies each year must be covered by sustainability schemes, by order of priority: • RSPO"
          • Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
            0.5/0.5
            Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
            0.5/0.5
            What date is given for the interim milestone?: NA
            "dedicated policy regarding its Palm Oil [...] NDPE (meaning No Deforestation, no Peat, no Exploitation) requires putting in place good practices within Avril's supply chains [...] protect and manage High Conservation Value (HCV)3 forests; • They protect and manage High Carbon Stock (HCS)4 forests; [...] the following requirement: 100% of supplies each year must be covered by sustainability schemes, by order of priority: • RSPO"
        • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
          8/7.5
          • Commitment details
            Downstream company, traces to Processing Facility, checks compliance
            4/4
            Commitment to a traceable supply chain
            Downstream company, traces to Processing Facility, checks compliance
            4/4
            When was this commitment set?: NA
            "Our objective is clearly defined: to guarantee a 100% sustainable supply of palm oil by 2030. We shall emphasize total traceability and certification for origins at risk of deforestation as early as 2025. [...] By 2021, we achieved 100% traceability of all our palm volumes through to the mill. "
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            "Our objective is clearly defined: to guarantee a 100% sustainable supply of palm oil by 2030. We shall emphasize total traceability and certification for origins at risk of deforestation as early as 2025. [...] By 2021, we achieved 100% traceability of all our palm volumes through to the mill. "
          • Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            What actions or steps are identified for time-bound implementation?: 100% traceability to mill
            "Our objective is clearly defined: to guarantee a 100% sustainable supply of palm oil by 2030. We shall emphasize total traceability and certification for origins at risk of deforestation as early as 2025. [...] By 2021, we achieved 100% traceability of all our palm volumes through to the mill. "
          • Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
            0.5/0.5
            Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
            0.5/0.5
            What date is given for the interim milestone?: NA
            "Our objective is clearly defined: to guarantee a 100% sustainable supply of palm oil by 2030. We shall emphasize total traceability and certification for origins at risk of deforestation as early as 2025. [...] By 2021, we achieved 100% traceability of all our palm volumes through to the mill."
      • Associated Human Rights Abuses
        8/17
        • Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: Their suppliers

          Details of commitment: ILO; UNGP; UN Declaration for HR; Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association
          [Translation] "In particular, the AVRIL Group expects its Suppliers to comply with the international or national regulations relating to their activities and the principles stipulated in the International Standards, in particular: ▪ The Conventions of the International Labor Organization (ILO); ▪ The Universal Declaration of Human Rights; ▪ The guiding principles of the Organization for Cooperation and Development Economic (OECD); and ▪ The principles of the United Nations Global Compact, of which AVRIL is a signatory... Suppliers undertake not to use forced or compulsory labor as defined in ILO conventions C29 and C105: No Forced or compulsory Labour... Non-use of child labor... Respect for the principle of non-discrimination... Respect for the right to organize and freedom of association..."
        • Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          Yes
          2/2
          Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          Yes
          2/2
          How many smallholders do they support, and what percentage does this represent in terms of their sourcing from smallholders?: NA

          What is the nature of that support?: Other

          If other, specify: Encourage their suppliers to include smallholders
          "Engaging with our suppliers Our subsidiaries using Palm Oil commit to undertaking the following actions: [...] Encourages its suppliers to include small holders in its supply chain"
        • Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
          1/2
          Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
          0.5/2
          [Translation] "Respect for the principle of non-discrimination: In accordance with ILO conventions C110 and C111, Suppliers undertake not to exercise any distinction, exclusion or preference based on ethnic origin, sex, religion, age, political opinion, social origin, etc., which would result in deteriorating or impairing equality of opportunity or treatment in employment, and ensure equal pay for work of equal value."
        • Commitment to remediation
          No
          0/1
        • Commitment to test Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, the company commits to test for FPIC prior to acquiring new interests, developments, or expansions
          2/3
          Commitment to test Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, the company commits to test for FPIC prior to acquiring new interests, developments, or expansions
          2/3
          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: Their suppliers
          The Avril Group defines zero deforestation Palm Oil as coming from plantations whichcomply with the following criteria: [...] ensure the Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) of these communities when planning to extend plantations
        • Commitment to respect customary rights to land, resources, and territory
          No
          0/3
        • Zero-tolerance approach to violence and threats
          No
          0/3
      • Implementation and Reporting
        22/56
        • Reporting proportion of compliant volumes
          0/0
        • Reporting is independently verified
          Yes, using a third-party verification scheme or certification scheme
          2/2
          Reporting is independently verified
          Yes, using a third-party verification scheme or certification scheme
          2/2
          Is the performance of compliance of some suppliers, sources, or origins not verified, and if so why not?: NA

          For what percent of the company's supply volume is third-party verification of performance relative to commitments conducted?: 19.64%

          What methods are used for verification?: RSPO

          Which processes or groups does the company use for third party verification?: RSPO

          What percent of the company's supply volume is verified using company verification systems?: NA

          Which tools, approaches, third-party verification, including certification, schemes are used?: RSPO
        • Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          Yes, required
          3/3
          Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          Yes, required
          3/3
          "Ensure alignment of suppliers’ own sustainability or zero deforestation initiatives with Avril’s policy"
        • Deforestation cut off date
          No
          0/2
        • Collaborative actions
          Yes
          2/2
          Collaborative actions
          Yes
          2/2
          What initiatives does the company participate in?: Collaborating Earthworm

          What is the nature of that participation?: Attending & contributing to meetings; Providing support/ advice/ experience/ expertise
          "Our objective is clearly defined: to guarantee a 100% sustainable supply of palm oil by 2030. We shall emphasize total traceability and certification for origins at risk of deforestation as early as 2025. To meet this objective, we shall also mobilize our suppliers while supporting projects to develop responsible local industries in partnership with recognized NGOs such as Earthworm Foundation. [...] In 2021, in partnership with Earthworm Foundation and alongside other players in the sector, we are par - ticularly pleased to join a new project in the province of Riau in Indonesia. The aim of this project is to transform local production into sustainable farming, "
        • Jurisdictional approach focused on sustainable land use
          No
          0/2
        • Risk assessments for forest risk
          No
          0/2
        • Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          [translation] "In this context, Suppliers must manage their professional activities in accordance with to the highest ethical standards and in compliance with laws and regulations applicable. [...] to assess the compliance of the activities of its Suppliers with this Code of Conduct, the purchasing entity of the AVRIL Group reserves the right to conduct audits of its Suppliers on their sites."
        • Accessible grievance mechanism
          No
          0/4
        • Report volumes of commodity sourced/used
          Reporting total volume
          3/3
          Report volumes of commodity sourced/used
          Reporting total volume
          3/3
          Reporting certified/compliant volume: 19.64%

          Total volume: 146541.00 tons

          Reporting non-certified/non-compliant volume: 80.36%

          What product types/sectors is this in?: palm oil and palm kernal

          What is the non-DCF commodity volume sourced from known production areas, and proportion of total supply chain volume this represents?: NA
          In their 2021 RSPO ACOP Report Groupe Avril report their total volume of palm oil usage to be 146541.00 tons. 19.64% of this is RSPO certified .
        • Monitor compliance for labour rights and FPIC
          Yes, and publishes evidence of actions taken to implement its commitment on labour rights in the production or primary processing operations that it owns, manages or otherwise controls or its supply chains
          3/5
          Monitor compliance for labour rights and FPIC
          Yes, and publishes evidence of actions taken to implement its commitment on labour rights in the production or primary processing operations that it owns, manages or otherwise controls or its supply chains
          2.5/5
          What steps has the company taken to implement their labour rights commitment?: audits

          What percentage/number of new interests, developments, or expansions has the company used FPIC to secure consent of indigenous peoples/local communities?: NA

          What is the status of those FPIC processes?: NA
          "In order to assess the compliance of the activities of its Suppliers with this Code of Conduct, the purchasing entity of the AVRIL Group reserves the right to conduct audits of its Suppliers on their sites."
        • Monitor compliance for zero tolerance approach and customary rights
          No
          0/5
        • Downstream: Reporting suppliers
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          Yes, for its suppliers
          2/4
          Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          Yes, for its suppliers
          2/4
          How frequently is compliance assessed?: not specified

          For what percentage of suppliers does the company use/rely on external mechanisms to monitor compliance?: NA

          For what percentage of the commodity sourced by the company is deforestation/conversion monitored at the farm level on production units known to be in the company's supply chain?: 0 not specified

          How is compliance monitored?: Internal monitoring and verification systems

          What percentage of the company's supply chain volume does that represent?: 0 not specified

          For what percent of suppliers does the company directly monitor compliance of production or processing operations?: 0 not specified
          "If needed be, suppliers whose practices would not be aligned with the Group's ambition will be encouraged to come into compliance. To date, the main suppliers of the group are informed and aligned with our policy. In addition, we monitor their CSR performance and actions so that we can, in the event of an alert, remind them our expectations. "
        • Downstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          Engage with suppliers but with no time-bound threat of exclusion
          1/2
          Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          Engage with suppliers but with no time-bound threat of exclusion
          1/2
          Does the company commit to engage with rightsholders, Indigenous peoples and local communities when developing the implementation plan?: No

          Does the company engage non-compliant indirect suppliers in order to address and remedy non-compliance?: No

          Does the company work with the non-compliant supplier to develop an implementation plan to remedy associated harms or non-compliance?: No

          What criteria does the policy specify for blacklisting or exclusion?: NA

          What type of support does the company offer to its suppliers to help them achieve compliance with commitments?: Not specified
          "Engaging with our suppliers Our subsidiaries using Palm Oil commit to undertaking the following actions: [...] Ensure alignment of suppliers’ own sustainability or zero deforestation initiatives with Avril’s policy; [...] To date, the main suppliers of the group are informed and aligned with our policy. In addition, we monitor their CSR performance and actions so that we can, in the event of an alert, remind them our expectations. If needed be, suppliers whose practices would not be aligned with the Group's ambition will be encouraged to come into compliance. In accordance with our internal procedure for managing non-conformities, the Group may have to penalize any suppliers that do not cooperate or display any intention to change."
        • Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
          No disclosure
          0/2
    • Soy
      11/90
      • Commitment Strength
        3/17
        • Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
          2/4
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            [Translation] "NATURAL RESOURCES AND BIODIVERSITY. Since we will continue to import agricultural raw materials that cannot be produced locally and which come from countries exposed to the risk of deforestation or conversion of threatened ecosystems, we commit that by 2030, 100% of our palm and soybean supplies come from sustainable crops." [...] 'Avril voluntarily commits to purchase RTRS credits each year to contribute to the development of sustainable soya. In 2021, 25,000 credits representing 25,000 tons of responsibly certified soya produced in the Cerrado region of South America were purchased in support of developing sustainable production practices in this area [...] Share of soybean used for animal feed coming from non-GMO supply chains or covered by RTRS 1 credits 15 41.20% 42.02%"
          • Target date
            2028-2030
            0.1/1
            Target date
            2028-2030
            0.1/1
            What actions or steps are identified for time-bound implementation?: 2030: 100% sustainable soy
            [Translation] "NATURAL RESOURCES AND BIODIVERSITY. Since we will continue to import agricultural raw materials that cannot be produced locally and which come from countries exposed to the risk of deforestation or conversion of threatened ecosystems, we commit that by 2030, 100% of our palm and soybean supplies come from sustainable crops." [...] 'Avril voluntarily commits to purchase RTRS credits each year to contribute to the development of sustainable soya. In 2021, 25,000 credits representing 25,000 tons of responsibly certified soya produced in the Cerrado region of South America were purchased in support of developing sustainable production practices in this area [...] Share of soybean used for animal feed coming from non-GMO supply chains or covered by RTRS 1 credits 15 41.20% 42.02%"
          • Interim target date
            No
            0/0.5
        • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
          0/7.5
          • Commitment details
            No traceability commitment
            0/4
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
          • Target date
            Post 2050 or no target date
            0/1
          • Interim target date
            No
            0/0.5
      • Associated Human Rights Abuses
        4/17
        • Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: Their suppliers

          Details of commitment: ILO; UNGP; UN Declaration for HR; Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association
          [Translation] "In particular, the AVRIL Group expects its Suppliers to comply with the international or national regulations relating to their activities and the principles stipulated in the International Standards, in particular: ▪ The Conventions of the International Labor Organization (ILO); ▪ The Universal Declaration of Human Rights; ▪ The guiding principles of the Organization for Cooperation and Development Economic (OECD); and ▪ The principles of the United Nations Global Compact, of which AVRIL is a signatory... Suppliers undertake not to use forced or compulsory labor as defined in ILO conventions C29 and C105: No Forced or compulsory Labour... Non-use of child labor... Respect for the principle of non-discrimination... Respect for the right to organize and freedom of association..."
        • Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          No
          0/2
        • Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
          1/2
          Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
          0.5/2
          [Translation] "Respect for the principle of non-discrimination: In accordance with ILO conventions C110 and C111, Suppliers undertake not to exercise any distinction, exclusion or preference based on ethnic origin, sex, religion, age, political opinion, social origin, etc., which would result in deteriorating or impairing equality of opportunity or treatment in employment, and ensure equal pay for work of equal value."
        • Commitment to remediation
          No
          0/1
        • Commitment to test Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          No
          0/3
        • Commitment to respect customary rights to land, resources, and territory
          No
          0/3
        • Zero-tolerance approach to violence and threats
          No
          0/3
      • Implementation and Reporting
        5/56
        • Reporting proportion of compliant volumes
          0/0
        • Reporting is independently verified
          No
          2/2
          Reporting is independently verified
          No
          2/2
          [Translation] "NATURAL RESOURCES AND BIODIVERSITY. Since we will continue to import agricultural raw materials that cannot be produced locally and which come from countries exposed to the risk of deforestation or conversion of threatened ecosystems, we commit that by 2030, 100% of our palm and soybean supplies come from sustainable crops." [...] 'Avril voluntarily commits to purchase RTRS credits each year to contribute to the development of sustainable soya. In 2021, 25,000 credits representing 25,000 tons of responsibly certified soya produced in the Cerrado region of South America were purchased in support of developing sustainable production practices in this area [...] Share of soybean used for animal feed coming from non-GMO supply chains or covered by RTRS 2021: 42.02%"
        • Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          No
          0/3
        • Deforestation cut off date
          No
          0/2
        • Collaborative actions
          No
          0/2
        • Jurisdictional approach focused on sustainable land use
          No
          0/2
        • Risk assessments for forest risk
          No
          0/2
        • Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          [translation] "In this context, Suppliers must manage their professional activities in accordance with to the highest ethical standards and in compliance with laws and regulations applicable. [...] to assess the compliance of the activities of its Suppliers with this Code of Conduct, the purchasing entity of the AVRIL Group reserves the right to conduct audits of its Suppliers on their sites."
        • Accessible grievance mechanism
          No
          0/4
        • Report volumes of commodity sourced/used
          No reporting
          0/3
        • Monitor compliance for labour rights and FPIC
          No
          0/5
        • Monitor compliance for zero tolerance approach and customary rights
          No
          0/5
        • Downstream: Reporting suppliers
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          No engagement or exclusion
          0/2
        • Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
          No disclosure
          0/2
    • Pulp & Paper *
      6/90
      • Commitment Strength
        0/17
        • Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
          0/4
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
          • Target date
            Post 2050 or no target date
            0/1
          • Interim target date
            No
            0/0.5
        • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
          0/7.5
          • Commitment details
            No traceability commitment
            0/4
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
          • Target date
            Post 2050 or no target date
            0/1
          • Interim target date
            No
            0/0.5
      • Associated Human Rights Abuses
        4/17
        • Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Details of commitment: ILO; UNGP; UN Declaration for HR; Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association

          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: Their suppliers
          [Translation] "In particular, the AVRIL Group expects its Suppliers to comply with the international or national regulations relating to their activities and the principles stipulated in the International Standards, in particular: ▪ The Conventions of the International Labor Organization (ILO); ▪ The Universal Declaration of Human Rights; ▪ The guiding principles of the Organization for Cooperation and Development Economic (OECD); and ▪ The principles of the United Nations Global Compact, of which AVRIL is a signatory... Suppliers undertake not to use forced or compulsory labor as defined in ILO conventions C29 and C105: No Forced or compulsory Labour... Non-use of child labor... Respect for the principle of non-discrimination... Respect for the right to organize and freedom of association..."
        • Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          No
          0/2
        • Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
          1/2
          Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
          0.5/2
          [Translation] "Respect for the principle of non-discrimination: In accordance with ILO conventions C110 and C111, Suppliers undertake not to exercise any distinction, exclusion or preference based on ethnic origin, sex, religion, age, political opinion, social origin, etc., which would result in deteriorating or impairing equality of opportunity or treatment in employment, and ensure equal pay for work of equal value."
        • Commitment to remediation
          No
          0/1
        • Commitment to test Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          No
          0/3
        • Commitment to respect customary rights to land, resources, and territory
          No
          0/3
        • Zero-tolerance approach to violence and threats
          No
          0/3
      • Implementation and Reporting
        2/56
        • Reporting is independently verified
          No
          0/2
        • Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          No
          0/3
        • Deforestation cut off date
          No
          0/2
        • Collaborative actions
          No
          0/2
        • Jurisdictional approach focused on sustainable land use
          No
          0/2
        • Risk assessments for forest risk
          No
          0/2
        • Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          [translation] "In this context, Suppliers must manage their professional activities in accordance with to the highest ethical standards and in compliance with laws and regulations applicable. [...] to assess the compliance of the activities of its Suppliers with this Code of Conduct, the purchasing entity of the AVRIL Group reserves the right to conduct audits of its Suppliers on their sites."
        • Accessible grievance mechanism
          No
          0/4
        • Report volumes of commodity sourced/used
          No reporting
          0/3
        • Monitor compliance for labour rights and FPIC
          No
          0/5
        • Monitor compliance for zero tolerance approach and customary rights
          No
          0/5
        • Downstream: Reporting suppliers
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          No engagement or exclusion
          0/2
        • Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
          No disclosure
          0/2
  • * commodity scores for which a company is not a powerbroker are given half the weighting of other commodities in total scores

  • Commitment strength
    7/17
    Avg. score
  • Implementation and Reporting
    11/56
    Avg. score
  • Associated Human Rights Abuses
    5/17
    Avg. score

Profile

Groupe Avril is an agro-industrial and financial group operating its business within the animal nutrition, renewable energy, food and chemistry sectors. Groupe Avril is selected as a powerbroker for palm oil, soy and paper packaging.

Sector
Industry sector 
Agricultural Products, Food Distributors, Paper Packaging
Segments
Manufacturer
HQ
HQ 
France
Company Type
Company type 
CO
Collective Commitments
Consumer Goods Forum member
New York Declaration on Forests signatory

How we assess the Forest 500

To ensure deforestation free supply chains, companies need to adopt and implement timebound and measurable policies for forest risk commodities.

All assessments use policies published on company websites, some links may have changed or been removed since the time of assessment.

Disclaimer

This assessment has been carried out following the methodology developed for the Forest 500 project, available here. Please see our disclaimer applicable to all information contained within this site and our terms and conditions for use of data presented on this site.

All assessments use policies published on company and financial institution websites, and while we endeavor to keep them updated some links may have changed or been removed since the time of assessment.

Please contact us with any concerns or feedback about this or other assessments included in the Forest 500.