soy

Deforestation free soy initiative delivers 42,000 tonnes in first year

Supply chain

Deforestation free soy initiative delivers 42,000 tonnes in first year

Responsible Commodities Facility's deforestation free soy programme delivers first wave of sustainable certified soy into supply chain from Brazilian farms

clock 04 May 2023 • 3 min read
Cargill faces legal complaint in US over alleged soy deforestation 'failures'

Supply chain

Cargill faces legal complaint in US over alleged soy deforestation 'failures'

ClientEarth has accused US agriculture giant of 'poor due diligence' in its soy operations in Brazil, but Cargill insists it has robust policies in place

clock 04 May 2023 • 5 min read
Soy Manifesto: UK food giants sign up to sustainable soy transition plan

Supply chain

Soy Manifesto: UK food giants sign up to sustainable soy transition plan

Nearly 40 leading UK food companies and soy supply importers provide update on progress against deforestation-free soy commitments

clock 17 November 2022 • 3 min read
'Responsible commodities': British supermarkets team up for sustainable soy financing push

Supply chain

'Responsible commodities': British supermarkets team up for sustainable soy financing push

Waitrose, Sainsbury's, and Tesco urge wider sector to sign up to scheme that provides low-interest loans to Brazilian soy farmers that commit to being deforestation-free

clock 03 August 2022 • 4 min read
Morrisons to feed hens with insects in push for 'carbon neutral' eggs

Waste

Morrisons to feed hens with insects in push for 'carbon neutral' eggs

The supermarket is aiming to slash the carbon impact of its eggs by replacing soya feed with a insects at 10 UK egg farms

clock 01 December 2021 • 3 min read
Major UK food companies and retailers commit to ending deforestation in soy supply chain

Biodiversity

Major UK food companies and retailers commit to ending deforestation in soy supply chain

But environmental organisations give pledge sceptical welcome, accusing signatories of “greenwashing”

clock 11 November 2021 • 4 min read

Supply chain

Soy scandals: Green groups raise alarm over deforestation impact of corporates' soy supply chains

Two new reports today warn urgent is needed to eliminate deforestation arising from surging demand for soy

clock 18 May 2021 • 6 min read

Investment

BNP Paribas strengthens policy on beef and soy-driven deforestation in Brazil

The French bank has set a deadline of 2025 for its clients in Brazil to achieve zero deforestation and full traceability in their production and supply chains

clock 15 February 2021 • 4 min read

Supply chain

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

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?

clock 11 February 2021 • 7 min read

Risk

Why demand for consumer goods continues to drive deforestation

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

clock 28 October 2020 • 7 min read