Two Tools for More Responsible Supply Chains: Rainforest Alliance Certification and the Accountability Framework
Jeff Milder, the Rainforest Alliance’s director of global policy and coalitions, reflects on how the goals and mechanisms of our recently strengthened 2020 Certification Program intersects with those of the Accountability Framework initiative—and highlights the many benefits for companies embracing both tools. [Read more...]
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Worsening situation in Amazon a ‘warning to humanity’
Emmanuelle Berenger, lead sustainable forest manager for the Rainforest Alliance, stated that preserving forests for humanity’s well-being is not an option anymore, rather it is a must.
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World leaders must start seeing the wood from the trees – protecting tropical forests will halt climate change AND future pandemics
Scientists increasingly believe that there is one vital action that would help with pandemic prevention and the climate emergency: protecting tropical forests and wildlife.
Topics: ClimateDeforestationForests
New Approach to Palm Sustainability: Phasing Out of Palm Certification in the 2020 Program
The Rainforest Alliance is phasing out of palm certification in the 2020 Program [Read more...]
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John Lewis pledges to protect tropical forest in Indonesia from deforestation
The Rainforest Alliance welcomes the John Lewis Partnership and its pledge to help protect standing forests, biodiversity and indigenous communities living in landscapes where palm oil is sourced.
Topics: DeforestationIndonesiaPalm Oil
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Despite setbacks, no-deforestation supply chains remain crucial
To achieve emissions reduction goals in a credible manner, companies with significant land footprints must take early action to eliminate deforestation and conversion.