Deforestation

A new programme from the Science Based Targets Network aims to enable firms to adopt credible targets to support efforts to reverse the ongoing decline of nature

UK firms are to be fined for importing products linked to illegal deforestation, but green groups argue the new rules are far from strong enough

Non-profit hails record year for climate, deforestation, and water risk reporting, as investor-backed group eyes plans to cover land and ocean data

Most firms in palm oil supply chain - including major consumer goods giants - still do not report basic information on how they are monitoring deforestation, wildlife conservation charity finds

Engagement campaign geared at increasing supply chain traceability and reducing destruction of tropical forests will help reduce asset mangers' exposure to risk, according to investor group with €1.8tr assets under management

Voluntary industry commitments in consumer goods sector have struggled to make a dent in deforestation rates, CDP research suggests, furthering the case for regulatory action

But supply chain deforestation threatens to undermine vast market potential for nature-based climate solutions, PRI warns

Companies and investors must team up with farm sectors, businesses and governments aspiring to achieve forest-friendly development, argue the Earth Innovation Institute's Daniel Nepstad and Darrel Webber

But confectionery giant warns businesses need to work together to fix 'broken' palm oil supply chains that further destruction of tropical forests

Firms including Tesco, Nestle and Waitrose want UK government proposals expanded to encompass all deforestation, not just that defined as illegal