Activists Follow the Money Fueling Amazon Fires
Protesters around the world are singling out the bad actors profiting off deforestation.Common Dreams, 10 September 2019
Brazil, Soy, Beef, forest fire, Supply chain
The World’s Largest Protein Companies Are Failing To Address Their Environmental Impacts
Many of world’s largest animal protein producers are failing to address their environmental, animal welfare and human health impacts, a new report suggests. Now in its second year, the Coller FAIRR Protein Producer Index analyzes companies like Hormel and the Brazilian meat firm JBS, finding that many of the 60 largest in the sector aren’t taking the necessary steps to reduce their environmental impacts.Forbes, 09 September 2019
Brazil, Beef, Supply chain
The World’s Largest Protein Companies Are Failing To Address Their Environmental Impacts
Many of world’s largest animal protein producers are failing to address their environmental, animal welfare and human health impacts, a new report suggests. Now in its second year, the Coller FAIRR Protein Producer Index analyzes companies like Hormel and the Brazilian meat firm JBS, finding that many of the 60 largest in the sector aren’t taking the necessary steps to reduce their environmental impacts.Forbes, 09 September 2019
Brazil, Beef, Supply chain
Deforestation Linked To Major US Companies In New Report
What actions are companies taking to remove deforestation from commodity supply chains? That’s the question that a new report tries to answer as it focuses on 306 companies that reported a high forest impact risk. Almost a third (29%) of reporting companies do not even include forest-related issues in their risk assessments — but nearly all that do (92%) identify substantial risks.Clean Technica, 01 August 2019
United States, Palm Oil, Timber, Soy, Beef, deforestation, Supply chain
Food and retail giants failing to disclose forest impacts
In its new report, entitled ‘the money trees’ and published today (16 July), CDP reveals that 70% of the 1,500 “high forest impact” corporates disclosing through its platform failed to provide information on their forest impacts and the actions they took to reduce deforestation in supply chains last year.Edie, 16 July 2019
, Palm Oil, Timber, Soy, Beef, deforestation, retailer, Supply chain
Roadmap developed to abolish unethical supply chains: 'We have the tools, now is the time to act'
The accountability Framework Initiative aims to help companies address the "fundamental issues" in global supply chains by setting clear commitments, taking action on the ground, and demonstrating progress.Food Navigator, 13 June 2019
, Beef, Timber, Palm Oil, Soy, AFI, Supply chain
'Palm and soy are just the beginning': Retailers push for traceability, sustainability in their supply chains
Sustainably sourced palm oil and soy have shot up the agenda of European retailers. According to Penny Coates, non-executive director of own brand retail solution providers S4RB, this is "just the beginning".Food Navigator , 24 May 2019
Europe, Palm Oil, Supply chain
Fix the broken food system in three steps
Build a global network for mapping, modelling and managing agriculture, biodiversity, trade and nutrition, argue Guido Schmidt-Traub, Michael Obersteiner and Aline Mosnier.Nature, 08 May 2019
Europe, Timber, Supply chain