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Are you a wholesaler or distributor wanting to understand more about sustainable palm oil supply chains? Watch the recording of this webinar - a sequel to our introductory webinar, also found here on the Hub.

A video briefing to learn about sustainable sugar in 15 minutes

UK Roundtable on Sustainable soya - Certification standards briefing.

Experience near real-time data on activity in forests around the world with Global Forest Watch.

Were you part of WWF Sustainable Palm Oil Scorecard? Tell people all about it!

Smallholder farmers have a crucial role to play in the sustainable palm oil industry. Read more about the opportunities and challenges faced by smallholders in this Efeca briefing.

Watch this Efeca webinar to learn how to calculate your soya footprint and develop a strong commitment to sustainable soya.

Did you agree a pledge to only use sustainable palm oil? Tell people about it!

Read the 2021 FEFAC Soy Sourcing Guidelines to check out their criteria on agricultural, environmental and social requirements for responsible soy.

The Annual Communication on Progress (ACOP) for RSPO sets out progress made by all Ordinary RSPO members. Take a look at this year's report to see how each member is progressing.

If you have a sustainable palm oil policy, tell your staff all about it so that they can comply with it too- you could use this informal pledge.

Want to understand the link between palm oil, sustainable sourcing and cutting your carbon emissions? Read this Efeca briefing that summarises some of the latest research

Read recommendations made to the UK Government by the Global Resource Initiative Taskforce (2020) to reduce climate and environmental impacts of UK supply chains.

How is beef linked to climate change? A WRI blog has answered 6 pressing questions.

Want an introduction to the world of sustainable palm oil and how you can get involved? Check out Efeca's webinar here.

Read the US proposal to establish a zero illegal deforestation standard for imports of designated commodities.

Don't know anything about sustainable soy? Read this briefing to find out what soy is, and why companies in the UK should explore their soy supply chains.

This podcast looks at the main issues concerning the sustainable sourcing of soy and what businesses are already doing to combat them.

A video briefing to learn about sustainable cocoa in 15 minutes

Did you know the UK Roundtable on Sustainable Soya publishes a progress report each year? Read the latest report to understand how your actions contribute to mass market change

Visit the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) website for information about this critical global meeting to fight climate change (Nov 21).

What are scope 3 emissions? Click here to find out more.

Learn about sustainable palm oil with SPOC Meet the Experts webinars.

The Soy Toolkit supports companies in assessing and planning the implementation of soy sourcing commitments - read more here.

Are you looking for inspiration? Check out how companies are aligning with the Accountability Framework to establish ethical supply chains.

Why do companies "greenhush"? Read this article to find out why companies stop communicating about their sustainability activities.

Learn about the issues in 150 seconds with the Chester Zoo Palm Oil Conga.

Want to source sustainable palm oil, but don't know where to start? The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has a 5 step guide to sourcing sustainable palm oil that can help.

Are you a foodservice business wanting to ensure you source palm oil sustainably? Check out this factsheet from the RSPO on how you could get involved.

Don't forget to tell your community if you joined a sustainable soya initiative. Learn about the UK Sustainable Soya Initiative here.

Check out the WWF's Palm Oil Scorecard that looks at how companies are doing in sourcing 100% sustainable palm oil.

Read this FAQs working document from the EC providing information to national initiatives, EU operators and other stakeholders on the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) (July 2023)

Are you particularly interested in reducing emissions from Forest, Land and Agriculture? Check out the Forest, Land and Agriculture (FLAG) guidance on the SBTi website.

Find out more about UK retailers’ commitments to tackling soy-driven deforestation.

Actions can be taken as part of a local community. Check out the Sustainable Dorset website for an example.

Read the EU proposal for a regulation of deforestation-free products to establish legality and sustainability requirements for agricultural commodities and forest products in the EU market.

Need to find out about your supply chain? If you are a small business and don't use many products, use this template to contact your suppliers and find out if palm oil is used in their products.

Read Efeca’s dedicated policy guidance document to learn about key definitions and components of an effective sustainable sourcing policy or commitment.

Check out the Consumer Goods Forum Forest Positive Coalition’s commodity-specific roadmaps that aim to remove deforestation from supply bases and develop forest positive production.

Read the 2021 IPCC summary for the latest information on our understanding of climate change.

The Courtald Commitment sets time-bound targets for the UK food sector on the intertwined issues of carbon emissions, food waste and water stress. Find out more on how these targets are being approached by the UK food sector.

Read the 2022 FAO State of the World’s Forests report about forest pathways for green recovery and building inclusive, resilient and sustainable economies.

Explore the SME Climate Hub to understand how you can implement your climate commitments.

The Chester Zoo sustainable palm oil rap explains the key issues in under 4 minutes.

Want to know what sustainable soya schemes and standards are out there? Find out by exploring the new FEFAC Soy Benchmarking Tool.

Read the Glasgow Leaders’ Declaration on Forests and Land Use, committing over 140 countries to sustainable land use and conservation and restoration of forests.

How can you avoid greenhushing? Read more about keeping engaged, not walking away, and not missing out on opportunities to inspire positive change.

Want to tell your supplier some of the alternative names for palm oil? Send them this checklist to help them identify when it is in their products.

Check out this step by step guide of how to become a Sustainable Palm Oil Champion with the Chester Zoo Sustainable Palm Oil Community Champion Toolkit.

A video briefing to learn about sustainable rubber in 15 minutes

Inspire me: Check out this case study of a company's work on sustainable supply chains.

The AFi gives three reasons why tackling deforestation is a business priority in 2022, and how to act!

Want to know more about the UK's progress toward sourcing sustainable palm oil? Read the latest UK Roundtable on Sourcing Sustainable Palm Oil annual progress report here

Visit the SME Climate Hub to measure your emissions, develop your climate strategy, and reduce the impact of your business and value chain.

Visit the Accountability Framework initiative website to learn about the collective efforts being taken to guide company commitments on deforestation, conversion, and human rights within supply chains, starting with their 12 core principles.

Check out the Accountability Framework initiative's guidance on certification and the role it can play in meeting commitments.

Read about the UK's overseas land footprint (88% of the size of the UK) to produce 7 commodities, in the 2020 WWF Riskier Business report.

Read this report from Accountability Framework Initiative summarising the elements of effective management systems for companies. Management systems help to bridge the gap between commitments made on paper and actions taken to achieve them.

Why not share this sustainable palm oil rap from Chester Zoo with your customers?

The Proforest palm oil toolkit has been designed to help companies implement commitments on responsible sourcing. Find out more about their 5-element approach.

Efforts to preserve nature frequently intersect with the protection of human rights, with both goals being mutually supportive. The Accountability Framework offers detailed guidance on how sustainable supply chains should and can protect human rights.

Want to be inspired and get involved on a local level? Click here to read about Chester Zoo’s Sustainable Palm Oil City project and how you can set up your own community initiative.

I hear that RSPO is a palm oil certification scheme. Tell me how it works and how I can take part.

A video briefing to learn about sustainable coffee in 15 minutes

Each year, WWF scores companies on their palm oil sourcing. Check out where the companies who produce your favourite things are in the rankings.

Check out the soya sourcing policies of eight of the UK's largest retailers in this Efeca news article.

Share this FDF podcast which looks at the negative perception around palm oil and how industry are working to source palm oil more sustainably.

Don't know anything about sustainable soya? Read this briefing to find out what soya is, and why companies in the UK should explore their soya supply chains.

Who are the members of the UK Roundtable on Sustainable Soya?

How much soy is in it? Find out using the conversion factor system of the RTRS Soy Footprint Calculator.