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Global timber markets and critical forests threatened by traceability gaps
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
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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Second Forest Governance Forum in Brazzaville, the Republic of Congo
On May 24th, 2023, the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) in collaboration with national partner Centre d`Appui a la Gestion Durable des Foret (CAGDF) convened the second Forest Governance Forum in Brazzaville, the Republic of Congo. This one-day workshop attracted…
Kelapa Sawit dan Gambut Tropis: Komitmen dan Pelaporan Perusahaan di Tahun 2021
Lahan gambut tropis adalah ekosistem kaya yang penting bagi keanekaragaman hayati dalam mengatur, menyediakan dan mendukung serangkaian jasa ekosistem penting. Kerusakan dan degradasi lahan gambut tropis di Asia Tenggara, Afrika serta Amerika Tengah dan Selatan untuk budidaya kelapa sawit memiliki…
Kelapa Sawit dan Keanekaragaman Hayati: Komitmen dan Pelaporan Perusahaan pada Tahun 2020
Produksi minyak kelapa sawit yang tidak berkelanjutan berperan besar dalam hilangnya keanekaragaman hayati di hutan tropis, dan hal ini harus menjadi area fokus bagi industri dan pemangku kepentingan untuk diperbaiki. Untuk melakukan hal ini, perusahaan kelapa sawit dan penyandang dana,…
Investing in Sustainable Forestry: ZSL Investor Brief
Gain insights on investing in forestry and responsible practices to support sustainability. Download ZSL’s investor brief on forestry. Download brief ZSL’s latest investor brief on forestry provides an insightful overview of the opportunities and risks associated with investing in forestry….
Palm Oil Indicator Framework – your feedback welcome
We would like to invite you to provide feedback to us on the SPOTT Palm Oil indicator framework ahead of the 2023 assessments. To ensure SPOTT continues to align with best practice reporting standards, we have made two significant changes…
Opaque rubber supply chains are obscuring deforestation and biodiversity risks
Leading natural rubber companies – including Pirelli, Hankook and Continental – lack vital supply chain transparency and traceability, as concerns about competition and accountability obscure risks to tropical forests and threatened species. Data summary Launched on 28 March, the research…
Due diligence to tackle deforestation: why financial institutions must be included in upcoming UK legislation
As major legislative strides are being taken to eliminate deforestation from commodity supply chains – with the recently adopted EU Deforestation Regulation leading the way – financial flows have so far been overlooked in regulatory attempts to address the drivers…
ZSL is Hiring a Sustainable Finance Specialist (Nature & Biodiversity)
Position Title: Sustainable Finance Specialist (Nature & Biodiversity) Location: Flexible location within Southeast Asia Contract Form: Full-time equivalent consultancy (230 days/year) Department: Sustainable Business & Finance Directorate: Conservation & Policy Responsible to: Senior Sustainable Finance Specialist Approved by: Head of…
Beta version of Forest IQ launches today
Forest IQ is a new database that will provide financial institutions with market-leading data about corporate performance on deforestation, conversion of natural ecosystems and associated human rights abuses. This will enable financial institutions to identify risks and opportunities to help…
ZSL research shows palm oil industry must increase transparency to combat deforestation
A new assessment led by ZSL has revealed that more than half of the world’s most significant palm oil companies are failing to publicly assess their suppliers on commitments to sustainability and zero-deforestation. Data summary Published today (Wednesday 23 November)…