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Global timber markets and critical forests threatened by traceability gaps

Samuel Ross

London, UK

The majority of the world’s leading tropical forestry companies are failing to disclose where their wood and pulp come from – according to the latest SPOTT assessment from international conservation charity ZSL – with the lack of transparency putting markets…

The Importance of Transparency in Sustainability: A Shared Commitment by Earthtrust and SPOTT

Earthtrust | ZSL's SPOTT Team

London, UK

SPOTT and Earthtrust share a vision: transparency backed by evidence drives trust and accountability In an era of growing consumer awareness and demand for sustainability, transparency has become the cornerstone of trust in responsible practices. Here, we understand transparency…

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ZSL is Hiring a Sustainable Business Programme Manager

Oliver Cupit

London, UK

Position Title Sustainable Business Programme Manager Salary £42,915 (excluding London-weighting) – £47,110 (Inclusive of London weighting where applicable) per annum Location Hybrid/ZSL Regents Park Download full job description Apply for this job Overview of the…

Natural Rubber Indicator Framework – your feedback welcome

Sam Ginger

London, UK

We would like to invite you to provide feedback to us on the SPOTT Natural Rubber indicator framework ahead of the 2024 assessments. To ensure SPOTT continues to align with best practice reporting standards, we have made three significant changes…

ZSL Consultancy Request for Proposal

Annabelle Dodson

London, UK

ZSL invites you to tender for the following request for proposal (RfP). This RfP outlines the responsibilities and deliverables for a consultancy opportunity with ZSL’s Sustainable Business and Finance Programme, to showcase how Forest IQ can be utilised in adopting…

ZSL is Hiring a Sustainable Finance Analyst

James Pilkington

London, UK

Position Title Sustainable Finance Analyst Salary £31,354 to £33,753 (Inclusive of London weighting where applicable) per annum Location ZSL Regents Park/Hybrid Contract Full-time/Permanent Department Sustainable Business & Finance Directorate Conservation & Policy Download full job description…

Marine life

ZSL is Hiring a Blue Finance Specialist

James Pilkington

London, UK

Position Title Blue Finance Specialist Salary £40,287 to £43,542 (Inclusive of London weighting where applicable) per annum, if based in the UK but if based in an international country Location ZSL Regents Park/Hybrid/other international ZSL offices will be considered Contract…

ZSL is Hiring a Spatial Data Advisor

James Pilkington

London, UK

Position Title Spatial Data Advisor Salary £36,844 to £38,280 (Inclusive of London weighting where applicable) per annum Location ZSL Regents Park/Hybrid Contract One year, fixed term Department Sustainable Business & Finance Directorate Conservation & Policy Responsible to Senior Sustainable Finance…

ZSL is Hiring a Sustainable Value Chain Advisor

Reuben Clements

London, UK

Position Title Sustainable Value Chain Advisor Location Thailand Country Office Contract Form Fixed Value Consultancy (up to USD34,000 plus travel costs) Department Sustainable Business & Finance Directorate Conservation & Policy Responsible to Sustainable Finance Specialist Approved by Head of Department…

Timber sector not yet prepared for incoming EU regulations

Samuel Ross | David Johnston

London, UK

Many of the world’s leading tropical timber and pulp companies are not prepared for incoming EU deforestation regulation, highlighting the need for urgent action from the industry. Data summary Launched today (15 August 2023) new data from conservation charity…

Sabah Rainforest in Borneo

ZSL is Hiring an Agroforestry Consultant

James Pilkington

London, UK

Position Title Agroforestry Consultant Location Flexible location, site visit to Thailand required Contract Form Fixed Value Consultancy ($12,000 plus travel costs) Department Sustainable Business & Finance Directorate Conservation & Policy Responsible to Sustainable Finance Specialist Approved by Head of Department…

Hands planting a tree

‘Why Biodiversity Matters’: Biodiversity Risk Guide for Pensions Industry

James Pilkington | Fergus Campbell

London, UK

Developed by international conservation charity ZSL in collaboration with CACEIS Investor Services, the new guide offers practical insights and tips to trustees, covering essential aspects such as the current challenges of biodiversity risk, the definition of biodiversity, key drivers of…

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