We have a vital role to play in ensuring that commodities are produced, traded and consumed in a sustainable way.
With the impacts of human-induced global warming and biodiversity loss becoming ever more prominent, urgent action is needed from companies, countries and society as a whole to mitigate our environmental impacts.
By supporting sustainable supply chains of agricultural commodities, we can have a positive impact on biodiversity and the planet whilst benefitting people.
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A video briefing to learn about sustainable cocoa in 15 minutes
A video briefing to learn about sustainable cocoa in 15 minutes
A video briefing to learn about sustainable cocoa in 15 minutes
Find out the thematic days for COP30 being held in Belém
Find out the thematic days for COP30 being held in Belém
Find out the thematic days for COP30 being held in Belém
See how EUDR readiness is being supported in West Africa by Proforest
See how EUDR readiness is being supported in West Africa by Proforest
See how EUDR readiness is being supported in West Africa by Proforest
Learn about how global goals and regional realities are being bridged in Colombia
Learn about how global goals and regional realities are being bridged in Colombia
Learn about how global goals and regional realities are being bridged in Colombia
Read about the AFi's collaborative workshop addressing non-forest ecosystem conversion in Australia
Read about the AFi's collaborative workshop addressing non-forest ecosystem conversion in Australia
Read about the AFi's collaborative workshop addressing non-forest ecosystem conversion in Australia
Learn more about Brazil's Beef on Track initiative aimed at supporting sustainable sourcing in the Amazon
Learn more about Brazil's Beef on Track initiative aimed at supporting sustainable sourcing in the Amazon
Learn more about Brazil's Beef on Track initiative aimed at supporting sustainable sourcing in the Amazon
Click here to read about the current wildfire situation in Europe, with 2025 set to be the most devastating year yet
Click here to read about the current wildfire situation in Europe, with 2025 set to be the most devastating year yet
Click here to read about the current wildfire situation in Europe, with 2025 set to be the most devastating year yet
Learn more about GLF Forests 2025 and the global effort to shape a just and resilient future for forests
Learn more about GLF Forests 2025 and the global effort to shape a just and resilient future for forests
Learn more about GLF Forests 2025 and the global effort to shape a just and resilient future for forests
Curious about living income? Explore why it matters and how it can be achieved in global supply chains.
Curious about living income? Explore why it matters and how it can be achieved in global supply chains.
Curious about living income? Explore why it matters and how it can be achieved in global supply chains.
Many businesses impact and have dependencies on freshwater - see different approaches to understanding how your business can improve its water impact with this paper from SBTN
Many businesses impact and have dependencies on freshwater - see different approaches to understanding how your business can improve its water impact with this paper from SBTN
Many businesses impact and have dependencies on freshwater - see different approaches to understanding how your business can improve its water impact with this paper from SBTN
See how business fits into global targets on biodiversity in Target 15 of the Global Biodiversity Framework
See how business fits into global targets on biodiversity in Target 15 of the Global Biodiversity Framework
See how business fits into global targets on biodiversity in Target 15 of the Global Biodiversity Framework
What does biodiversity have to do with climate change, and vice versa? See this IPCC factsheet for answers
What does biodiversity have to do with climate change, and vice versa? See this IPCC factsheet for answers
What does biodiversity have to do with climate change, and vice versa? See this IPCC factsheet for answers
How much is a living income? Why should companies address living incomes in their supply chain? See this factsheet from Efeca to find out more.
How much is a living income? Why should companies address living incomes in their supply chain? See this factsheet from Efeca to find out more.
How much is a living income? Why should companies address living incomes in their supply chain? See this factsheet from Efeca to find out more.
Read this policy brief by the SEI to find out about key issues for the UK soy markets and policy recommendations to remedy these issues
Read this policy brief by the SEI to find out about key issues for the UK soy markets and policy recommendations to remedy these issues
Read this policy brief by the SEI to find out about key issues for the UK soy markets and policy recommendations to remedy these issues
Read this Guardian article to hear about Chester, the first sustainable palm oil city in the UK. Many other sustainable palm oil communities, including Dorset, have now also been established
Read this Guardian article to hear about Chester, the first sustainable palm oil city in the UK. Many other sustainable palm oil communities, including Dorset, have now also been established
Read this Guardian article to hear about Chester, the first sustainable palm oil city in the UK. Many other sustainable palm oil communities, including Dorset, have now also been established
This database from the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation contains helpful information and statistics about sustainabilty in many sectors and how it relates to SDG indicators
This database from the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation contains helpful information and statistics about sustainabilty in many sectors and how it relates to SDG indicators
This database from the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation contains helpful information and statistics about sustainabilty in many sectors and how it relates to SDG indicators
Watch this webinar to find out about the progress of the UN REDD+ project in strengthening human rights in Indigenous communities
Watch this webinar to find out about the progress of the UN REDD+ project in strengthening human rights in Indigenous communities
Watch this webinar to find out about the progress of the UN REDD+ project in strengthening human rights in Indigenous communities
Watch Christina Figueres, a chief organiser of the Paris Agreement (2015) give context of the event and explain its significance to climate progress
Watch Christina Figueres, a chief organiser of the Paris Agreement (2015) give context of the event and explain its significance to climate progress
Watch Christina Figueres, a chief organiser of the Paris Agreement (2015) give context of the event and explain its significance to climate progress
Watch this video by WWF to get an introduction to the benefits of sustainable farming practices and agriculture
Watch this video by WWF to get an introduction to the benefits of sustainable farming practices and agriculture
Watch this video by WWF to get an introduction to the benefits of sustainable farming practices and agriculture
Read this report by IISD to find out about the global cocoa market and how it affects sustainability in the sector
Read this report by IISD to find out about the global cocoa market and how it affects sustainability in the sector
Read this report by IISD to find out about the global cocoa market and how it affects sustainability in the sector
Read this summary on the progress made in halting deforestation during 2023
Read this summary on the progress made in halting deforestation during 2023
Read this summary on the progress made in halting deforestation during 2023
Traceability in beef supply chains: watch this webinar by WWF and UNEP to learn more about the benefits
Traceability in beef supply chains: watch this webinar by WWF and UNEP to learn more about the benefits
Traceability in beef supply chains: watch this webinar by WWF and UNEP to learn more about the benefits
Interested in traceability in soy supply chains? Watch this webinar by WWF and UNEP to explore more.
Interested in traceability in soy supply chains? Watch this webinar by WWF and UNEP to explore more.
Interested in traceability in soy supply chains? Watch this webinar by WWF and UNEP to explore more.
Check out this webinar to find out more about the benefits of traceability in palm oil supply chains
Check out this webinar to find out more about the benefits of traceability in palm oil supply chains
Check out this webinar to find out more about the benefits of traceability in palm oil supply chains
Watch this webinar by the WWF and UNEP to find out about the benefits of traceability in food supply chains
Watch this webinar by the WWF and UNEP to find out about the benefits of traceability in food supply chains
Watch this webinar by the WWF and UNEP to find out about the benefits of traceability in food supply chains
Watch this webinar to find out about responsible soy sourcing and the guidelines that FEFAC have released on this issue
Watch this webinar to find out about responsible soy sourcing and the guidelines that FEFAC have released on this issue
Watch this webinar to find out about responsible soy sourcing and the guidelines that FEFAC have released on this issue
Read about the experiences of various stakeholders, mainly smallholder farmers in palm oil production, in the 2022 Palm Oil Barometer
Read about the experiences of various stakeholders, mainly smallholder farmers in palm oil production, in the 2022 Palm Oil Barometer
Read about the experiences of various stakeholders, mainly smallholder farmers in palm oil production, in the 2022 Palm Oil Barometer
Watch these webinars from The Soy Toolkit webinar archive to find more soy sustainability
Watch these webinars from The Soy Toolkit webinar archive to find more soy sustainability
Watch these webinars from The Soy Toolkit webinar archive to find more soy sustainability
Watch these webinars from The Sustainable Palm Oil Choice webinar archive to find more about palm oil sustainability
Watch these webinars from The Sustainable Palm Oil Choice webinar archive to find more about palm oil sustainability
Watch these webinars from The Sustainable Palm Oil Choice webinar archive to find more about palm oil sustainability
Check out the IDH European Soy Monitor to find out about soy consumption and proportions of sustainable soy in European imports and exports
Check out the IDH European Soy Monitor to find out about soy consumption and proportions of sustainable soy in European imports and exports
Check out the IDH European Soy Monitor to find out about soy consumption and proportions of sustainable soy in European imports and exports
A video briefing to learn about sustainable rubber in 15 minutes
A video briefing to learn about sustainable rubber in 15 minutes
A video briefing to learn about sustainable rubber in 15 minutes
See the European Comission's webpage on the implementation of the EUDR to access their guidance and FAQ documents
See the European Comission's webpage on the implementation of the EUDR to access their guidance and FAQ documents
See the European Comission's webpage on the implementation of the EUDR to access their guidance and FAQ documents
A video briefing to learn about sustainable sugar in 15 minutes
A video briefing to learn about sustainable sugar in 15 minutes
A video briefing to learn about sustainable sugar in 15 minutes
A video briefing to learn about sustainable cotton in 15 minutes
A video briefing to learn about sustainable cotton in 15 minutes
A video briefing to learn about sustainable cotton in 15 minutes
A video briefing to learn about sustainable coffee in 15 minutes
A video briefing to learn about sustainable coffee in 15 minutes
A video briefing to learn about sustainable coffee in 15 minutes
A video briefing to learn about sustainable beef in 15 minutes
A video briefing to learn about sustainable beef in 15 minutes
A video briefing to learn about sustainable beef in 15 minutes
Track the environmental impacts caused by the production and consumption of various commodities around the world on the CommodityFootprints.Earth dashboard.
Track the environmental impacts caused by the production and consumption of various commodities around the world on the CommodityFootprints.Earth dashboard.
Track the environmental impacts caused by the production and consumption of various commodities around the world on the CommodityFootprints.Earth dashboard.
Want an introduction to the world of sustainable palm oil and how you can get involved? Check out Efeca's webinar here.
Want an introduction to the world of sustainable palm oil and how you can get involved? Check out Efeca's webinar here.
Want an introduction to the world of sustainable palm oil and how you can get involved? Check out Efeca's webinar here.
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.
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.
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.
Are you interested in learning more about soya? Check out the Collaborative Soy Initiative Info Hub!
Are you interested in learning more about soya? Check out the Collaborative Soy Initiative Info Hub!
Are you interested in learning more about soya? Check out the Collaborative Soy Initiative Info Hub!
Read the 2024 FAO State of the World’s Forests report about forest pathways for green recovery and building inclusive, resilient and sustainable economies.
Read the 2024 FAO State of the World’s Forests report about forest pathways for green recovery and building inclusive, resilient and sustainable economies.
Read the 2024 FAO State of the World’s Forests report about forest pathways for green recovery and building inclusive, resilient and sustainable economies.
The AFi gives three reasons why tackling deforestation is a business priority in 2022, and how to act!
The AFi gives three reasons why tackling deforestation is a business priority in 2022, and how to act!
The AFi gives three reasons why tackling deforestation is a business priority in 2022, and how to act!
Read the US proposal to establish a zero illegal deforestation standard for imports of designated commodities.
Read the US proposal to establish a zero illegal deforestation standard for imports of designated commodities.
Read the US proposal to establish a zero illegal deforestation standard for imports of designated commodities.
See how leading global agricultural trading companies, covering commodities such as beef, soya, and palm oil, stated their intentions to reduce their contributions to climate change at COP26.
See how leading global agricultural trading companies, covering commodities such as beef, soya, and palm oil, stated their intentions to reduce their contributions to climate change at COP26.
See how leading global agricultural trading companies, covering commodities such as beef, soya, and palm oil, stated their intentions to reduce their contributions to climate change at COP26.
Read the Glasgow Leaders’ Declaration on Forests and Land Use, committing over 140 countries to sustainable land use and conservation and restoration of forests.
Read the Glasgow Leaders’ Declaration on Forests and Land Use, committing over 140 countries to sustainable land use and conservation and restoration of forests.
Read the Glasgow Leaders’ Declaration on Forests and Land Use, committing over 140 countries to sustainable land use and conservation and restoration of forests.
See the webpage for the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) for information about the aims, content and implementation of the EUDR.
See the webpage for the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) for information about the aims, content and implementation of the EUDR.
See the webpage for the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) for information about the aims, content and implementation of the EUDR.
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.
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.
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.
Read the WWF Risky Finance Report to find out more on the UK financial sector’s role in financing deforestation and conversion.
Read the WWF Risky Finance Report to find out more on the UK financial sector’s role in financing deforestation and conversion.
Read the WWF Risky Finance Report to find out more on the UK financial sector’s role in financing deforestation and conversion.
How is beef linked to climate change? A WRI blog has answered 6 pressing questions.
How is beef linked to climate change? A WRI blog has answered 6 pressing questions.
How is beef linked to climate change? A WRI blog has answered 6 pressing questions.
Did you know that EU consumption is responsible for 16% of tropical deforestation linked to international trade? Read this WWF report to find out more.
Did you know that EU consumption is responsible for 16% of tropical deforestation linked to international trade? Read this WWF report to find out more.
Did you know that EU consumption is responsible for 16% of tropical deforestation linked to international trade? Read this WWF report to find out more.
Want to know more about the UK's progress toward sourcing sustainable palm oil? Read the UK Roundtable on Sourcing Sustainable Palm Oil annual progress reports
Want to know more about the UK's progress toward sourcing sustainable palm oil? Read the UK Roundtable on Sourcing Sustainable Palm Oil annual progress reports
Want to know more about the UK's progress toward sourcing sustainable palm oil? Read the UK Roundtable on Sourcing Sustainable Palm Oil annual progress reports
Want to know more about the UK's progress towards sourcing sustainable soya? Read the latest UK Roundtable on Sustainable Soya annual progress report here
Want to know more about the UK's progress towards sourcing sustainable soya? Read the latest UK Roundtable on Sustainable Soya annual progress report here
Want to know more about the UK's progress towards sourcing sustainable soya? Read the latest UK Roundtable on Sustainable Soya annual progress report here
The Soy Toolkit provides links to soybean news, blogs and events - find out more here.
The Soy Toolkit provides links to soybean news, blogs and events - find out more here.
The Soy Toolkit provides links to soybean news, blogs and events - find out more here.
The Soy Toolkit deep-dives on the cross-cutting issues for the soy sector.
The Soy Toolkit deep-dives on the cross-cutting issues for the soy sector.
The Soy Toolkit deep-dives on the cross-cutting issues for the soy sector.
Want to know more at an European level? Check out the 2019 IDH European Soy Monitor Report which presents facts, trends and figures from an European level as well as Member States.
Want to know more at an European level? Check out the 2019 IDH European Soy Monitor Report which presents facts, trends and figures from an European level as well as Member States.
Want to know more at an European level? Check out the 2019 IDH European Soy Monitor Report which presents facts, trends and figures from an European level as well as Member States.
Find out more about UK retailers’ commitments to tackling soy-driven deforestation.
Find out more about UK retailers’ commitments to tackling soy-driven deforestation.
Find out more about UK retailers’ commitments to tackling soy-driven deforestation.
Check out the WWF's Palm Oil Scorecard that looks at how companies are doing in sourcing 100% sustainable palm oil.
Check out the WWF's Palm Oil Scorecard that looks at how companies are doing in sourcing 100% sustainable palm oil.
Check out the WWF's Palm Oil Scorecard that looks at how companies are doing in sourcing 100% sustainable palm oil.
What are the environmental and social impacts linked to soybean production? Find out on the WWF website.
What are the environmental and social impacts linked to soybean production? Find out on the WWF website.
What are the environmental and social impacts linked to soybean production? Find out on the WWF website.
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.
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.
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.
Learn about the issues in 150 seconds with the Chester Zoo Palm Oil Conga.
Learn about the issues in 150 seconds with the Chester Zoo Palm Oil Conga.
Learn about the issues in 150 seconds with the Chester Zoo Palm Oil Conga.
The Chester Zoo sustainable palm oil rap explains the key issues in under 4 minutes.
The Chester Zoo sustainable palm oil rap explains the key issues in under 4 minutes.
The Chester Zoo sustainable palm oil rap explains the key issues in under 4 minutes.
Check out Efeca's series of webinars on sustainable palm oil, which covers a range of themes from introductory guidance to discussions on sector-specific challenges.
Check out Efeca's series of webinars on sustainable palm oil, which covers a range of themes from introductory guidance to discussions on sector-specific challenges.
Check out Efeca's series of webinars on sustainable palm oil, which covers a range of themes from introductory guidance to discussions on sector-specific challenges.
Can palm oil help jungles? Watch this video from WWF to find out.
Can palm oil help jungles? Watch this video from WWF to find out.
Can palm oil help jungles? Watch this video from WWF to find out.
What are the impacts of palm oil production? Find out at the ZSL palm oil site.
What are the impacts of palm oil production? Find out at the ZSL palm oil site.
What are the impacts of palm oil production? Find out at the ZSL palm oil site.
Read recommendations made to the UK Government by the Global Resource Initiative Taskforce (2020) to reduce climate and environmental impacts of UK supply chains.
Read recommendations made to the UK Government by the Global Resource Initiative Taskforce (2020) to reduce climate and environmental impacts of UK supply chains.
Read recommendations made to the UK Government by the Global Resource Initiative Taskforce (2020) to reduce climate and environmental impacts of UK supply chains.
Learn about the Amsterdam Declarations Partnership of European countries plus UK, for deforestation-free sustainable commodities.
Learn about the Amsterdam Declarations Partnership of European countries plus UK, for deforestation-free sustainable commodities.
Learn about the Amsterdam Declarations Partnership of European countries plus UK, for deforestation-free sustainable commodities.
Find out about the UK Government's legally - binding Net Zero by 2050 policy.
Find out about the UK Government's legally - binding Net Zero by 2050 policy.
Find out about the UK Government's legally - binding Net Zero by 2050 policy.
Check out the goals of the UK Government's 25 Year Environment Plan to protect and improve the environment.
Check out the goals of the UK Government's 25 Year Environment Plan to protect and improve the environment.
Check out the goals of the UK Government's 25 Year Environment Plan to protect and improve the environment.
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 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 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.
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