A common approach for ethical supply chains in agriculture and forestry

The Accountability Framework supports the global effort to produce agricultural and forestry commodities while protecting forests, other ecosystems, and human rights.

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New Workers' Rights Guidance

Accountability Framework Operational Guidance outlines good practice for respecting workers’ rights within farm and forest production and processing operations.

Two years. One coalition.

We’re celebrating two years of the Accountability Framework. We have built the consensus and clarity around ethical supply chains that companies need to meet their goals for forest and ecosystem protection, human rights, and emissions reductions.

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Deforestation Risk Toolset

Discover the tools linking critical data and guidance for effective progress toward achieving deforestation- and conversion-free supply chains.

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How the Framework can help you establish or support ethical supply chains

Set and strengthen supply chain goals

Use the Framework to craft policies that align with international norms and the expectations of investors, lenders, commodity buyers, and civil society.

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Improve implementation systems

Use the Framework to develop more effective implementation processes based in global best practice and contextualized to your supply chain.

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Streamline reporting

Use the Framework to help credibly demonstrate progress towards your supply chain goals and identify the best reporting tools for your company.

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Build from global consensus to achieve your goals

Whether establishing ethical supply chains, writing effective legislation or standards, or setting criteria for investment or financing, using consensus-based principles, guidance, and definitions will help ensure effective action and clear accountability.

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