Seven commodities continue to fuel the destruction of the world's forests - how can they be stopped?

clock • 7 min read

A new analysis by WRI has calculated the precise role of seven major agricultural commodities in driving global tree cover loss, but what can be done to turn back the tide?

The world's forests are vanishing at a breakneck speed, fuelling climate change and decimating biodiversity. Now a comprehensive new study identifies the key culprits behind much of this destruction, pinpointing...

To continue reading this article...

Join BusinessGreen

  • Enjoy exclusive news, insights and analysis from Europe’s leading source of information on the green economy and business.
  • Make smart, responsible business decisions with an eye on the latest regulatory and tech development
  • Tap into our extensive archive of exclusive articles, news, analysis and guide
  • Access to our new BusinessGreen intelligence service, providing you with
  • > Exclusive in-depth case studies
  • > Policy briefings, white papers and reports on market trends that are shaping the direction of the net zero transition
  • Our overnight briefing, expertly curated help you run a competitive and sustainable business
  • Online and interactive meetings with BusinessGreen’s editors to discuss the crucial stories and trends from the past month

Choose from 3 paid membership levels or start a 7-day no strings trial.

Join nowTry 7 day trial

 

Already a BusinessGreen member?

Login

More on Supply chain

Sainsbury's commits to sustainable tuna sourcing

Sainsbury's commits to sustainable tuna sourcing

Company announces it has become the only leading supermarket to sell 100 per cent MSC certified and pole and line caught tuna

clock 26 May 2023 • 2 min read
Credit: Diageo

Diageo toasts project to create circular economy for aluminium

Drinks giant has provided funding to a consortium which plans to build a UK-based aluminium plant which could make and recycle millions of cans

clock 26 May 2023 • 2 min read
Credit: The Wine Society

Carbon sinks and greener packaging: How The Wine Society is looking to secure its future for another 150 years

The Wine Society's Carbon Roadmap points to a sustainable future for modern vintages, but only if can enact its 'comprehensive carbon reduction plan'

Stuart Stone
clock 23 May 2023 • 17 min read