Deforestation workshop slides
Deforestation is a major global problem, leading to biodiversity loss, climate change and poverty. Our members are collaborating to tackle deforestation and drive greater uptake of certified sustainable palm oil and soya in their supply chains. The retail industry understands that consumers want to know that the products they buy are environmentally responsible and do not contribute to deforestation or conversion of valuable native vegetation. Retailers are working with actors across their international supply chains to implement sustainable soya and/or zero deforestation sourcing policies, as well providing access to training and workshops (such as the recent one we held in August) to improve traceability.