Company case studies
The Accountability Framework helps companies end deforestation, ecosystem conversion, and human rights violations in their operations and supply chains. Brands, retailers, producers, and processors can use or align with the Framework to strengthen their responsible sourcing, improve due diligence, better manage production processes, and create robust policies and systems.
700+ Companies are using or aligning with the Accountability Framework
How companies are engaging
Many companies are using the Framework directly (ie, referencing it within their policies and reports), or working with an external organisation, platform, or tool that is aligned with the Framework, such as:
How the Framework is used
Companies use and align with the Framework in multiple ways, most commonly by:
- Setting or strengthening deforestation- and conversion-free (DCF) policies and commitments
- Referencing or aligning with the Framework’s definitions
- Using the Framework’s guidance on respecting the rights of Indigenous Peoples, local communities, and workers
- Following its guidance on supply chain management
- Using the AFi’s Self-assessment Tool as a benchmark
Across commodities
Across industry sectors
Uptake data on companies using or aligning with the Accountability Framework by commodity and industry sector. Data correct as of June 2026. Note: Some companies fall into multiple categories.
Companies using the Accountability Framework
Bayer
BMW
Kingfisher
L’Oreal
Mars
Musim Mas
Neste
Nestlé
Sainsbury's
Walmart
Other ways companies are engaging with the AFi
Annual and sustainability reports
- Ahold Delhaize: Sustainability Statements Annual Report 2024
- Amaggi: 2024 Progress Report
- Archer Daniel Midlands (ADM): 2024 Corporate Sustainbility Report
- Aritzia: FY2025 Impact Report
- Arla: Annual Report 2024
- Coles Group: 2025 Sustainability Report
- Graincorp: Sustainbility Report 2025
- Grupo Éxito: Sustainability Report 2024
- McDonald’s: Purpose & Impact Report 2024-2025
- Olam: Annual Report 2024
- Target: 2023 Sustainability and Governance Report
- Tate & Lyle: 2025 Environmental Report
- US Foods: 2025 Sustainability Report
Blogs and op-eds
Webinars
- Ask the experts webinar: Upholding Indigenous rights in supply chains (Nestlé)
- Collaborating for sustainability in sourcing landscapes (Nestlé)
- Deforestation- and conversion-free supply chains and land use change emissions (IKEA and Nestlé)
- Deforestation-free supply chains: Addressing 2025 target dates and future trajectories (McDonald’s and COFCO International)
- Engaging suppliers to achieve responsible supply chains (JDE Peet’s)
- Protecting forests, ecosystems, and human rights in a shifting landscape (McDonald’s)
- Responsible sourcing for retailers and their suppliers (Lidl)
- Setting clear nature, climate, and human rights goals with the Accountability Framework (MARS)
- Sourcing deforestation- and conversion-free agricultural and forestry commodities (Nestlé)
- Time For Transparency Report Launch (Kering)
Why companies use the Accountability Framework:
- Built through collaboration by leading organisations
- Flexible across commodities, geographies, and supply chain positions
- Based on international norms and best practices
- Commonly accepted metrics and definitions allow rapid action
Ready to strengthen your supply chain?
Whether beginning a responsible sourcing journey, or looking to improve existing processes, the Accountability Framework can help. See how companies can use the Framework set and strengthen goals, establish systems, manage supply chains and production, collaborate, monitor, and report on progress.
