FAQs Will the Accountability Framework be updated or revised? If so, when and how will this happen? Learn More
FAQs Why does Core Principle 1 differentiate between commitments to no-deforestation and commitments to no-conversion of other natural ecosystems? Learn More
FAQs Why does the Accountability Framework initiative advocate for public disclosure of information about company operations, suppliers, and supply chains (Core Principle 12 and associated Operational Guidance)? Learn More
FAQs How does the Accountability Framework address the differing roles and responsibilities of different supply chain actors (e.g., producers, traders, and downstream companies) with respect to ethical supply chain commitments? Learn More
FAQs What is the relationship between the Accountability Framework and certification programs? Learn More
FAQs Do the Accountability Framework guidelines on environmental restoration and compensation imply that a company may deforest or convert an area and compensate for it through restoration activities? Learn More
FAQs How does the Accountability Framework relate to key global pledges, targets, and other initiatives on ethical or deforestation-free supply chains? Learn More