Together, making ethical supply chains the new normal

The Accountability Framework is a roadmap for achieving ethical supply chains that protect forests, natural ecosystems, and human rights. The Framework gives consensus-based guidelines for companies in the agriculture and forestry sectors.

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making the framework more accessible

The AFi's new website features an enhanced user experience for stakeholders from the forest and agriculture sectors to facilitate a better understanding of how the Accountability Framework can be used to support their goals.

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ADDRESS deforestation AND conversion

Read the latest guidance from the AFi, Science Based Targets initiative, and GHG Protocol on managing deforestation, ecosystem conversion, and GHG emissions from land use change.

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PUT YOUR COMPANY ON A PATH TO SUCCESS

The Accountability Framework guides companies on how to set goals, take action, and report progress in line with stakeholder and market expectations. Learn how you can use it in your business.

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A guide for companies

12 Core Principles guide companies on their journeys toward ethical supply chains.

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Access the full Accountability Framework

Get the Framework documents now, including the Core Principles, Definitions, and Operational Guidance.

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Corporate action on deforestation, conversion, and human rights

Companies in the agriculture and forestry sectors can use the Accountability Framework to meet their ethical supply chain goals.

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Recent news

9 May 2023

Webinar: Protecting forests, ecosystems, and human rights in a shifting landscape

Sign up for the AFi's webinar on 25 May 2023 to learn more about protecting forests, ecosystems, and human rights with the Accountability Framework.

Explore more on the new AFi website

Along with an updated look and feel, the new website makes it easier for users to learn more about the Accountability Framework and apply it in their work.

The AFi Coalition calls on companies to disclose progress towards deforestation-and conversion-free supply chains

Transparency is key for ending deforestation and conversion in commodity supply chains

Making ethical supply chains the new normal

It’s time to de-couple supply chains from deforestation, conversion, and human rights abuses. Learn how you can get started today:

For companies For industry groups For financial institutions For reporting initiatives

What’s covered in the Framework?

The Accountability Framework addresses deforestation, conversion, and the human rights of Indigenous Peoples, local communities, and workers. It gives practical guidance on a range of topics such as traceability, due diligence, supplier management, monitoring and verification, and reporting.

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How is the Framework used?

Hundreds of companies, industry groups, NGOs, and other initiatives have used or applied the Accountability Framework. This has contributed to scaling-up ambition, action, and progress towards achieving ethical supply chains worldwide.

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