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20 Nov 2024
New guide to support companies in setting SBTi FLAG no-deforestation commitments
The AFi answers frequently asked questions about a key feature of land sector climate targets in this new explainer on SBTi FLAG.
3 Jun 2022
The AFi recommends a target date no later than 2025 to eliminate deforestation and conversion in supply chains
The Accountability Framework initiative (AFi) has adopted a consensus recommendation that companies set a target date for eliminating deforestation and ecosystem conversion from their supply chains no later than 2025.
24 May 2022
From commitments to action at scale: critical steps to achieve deforestation-free supply chains
Firms in industries such as timber, cattle and palm oil are off track to meet deforestation commitments made at COP26, finds joint CDP, AFi study
15 Apr 2022
Clear definitions: the core of a strong EU regulation to address deforestation and related impacts
When the Accountability Framework initiative (AFi) was founded more than five years ago, one of the first orders of business was to define key terms related to responsible agricultural and forestry supply chains, such as deforestation and deforestation-free.
10 Mar 2022
Living wage and living income: essential elements of corporate responsibility in global supply chains
In just a few years’ time, the principle that all workers deserve a decent standard of living has gone from niche to mainstream, with major international companies making commitments to pay living wages to their workers.
9 Mar 2022
Three reasons why tackling deforestation is a business priority in 2022 and how to prepare
With new regulations, investor pressure, and disclosure requirements coming online, deforestation is a challenge that consumer goods companies can no longer afford to ignore. Fortunately, there is a clear path that can help all companies prepare.
9 Mar 2022
Using pensions to halt deforestation
Urgent action to address deforestation risks is needed across the financial sector.
9 Feb 2022
AFi welcomes new guidance for science based climate targets related to land use
The Accountability Framework initiative (AFi) welcomes the release of new Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) draft guidance for setting Forest, Land and Agriculture (FLAG) targets, now open for public consultation until 25 February 2022.
9 Feb 2022
Forest 500: Tackle deforestation across more commodities in 2022
The COP26 climate talks in November 2021 raised expectations on the need for a concerted effort to address emissions arising from agriculture, forestry, and other land use.
3 Nov 2021
Tackling deforestation: A clear way forward for financial institutions
This week, 30 financial institutions with more than US$ 8.7 trillion of assets under management declared their commitment to tackling commodity-driven deforestation in their portfolios by 2025.