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Definitions

Definitions

Learn more about the key terms, concepts and definitions included in the Accountability Framework.

12. Report progress

Company claims regarding performance or progress are backed by credible verification (Core Principle 11). This Principle applies to all companies. The scope of reporting may differ based on…

11. Monitoring and verification

Monitoring follows credible and consistent methods for assessing social, environmental, and land-use actions and outcomes. Compliance and progress are validated through verification processes that…

10. Collaboration for landscape and sectoral sustainability

Companies collaborate with other stakeholders to address key social and environmental issues related to their businesses at the sectoral, landscape, and jurisdictional levels. Companies use their…

9. Remediation and environmental restoration

Where companies have not fulfilled their commitments, or where there have been adverse human rights or environmental impacts associated with their operations, supply chains, or financial…

Core Principles

Core Principles

The Accountability Framework has 12 Core Principles These principles serve as a guide for companies and others in setting, implementing, and monitoring effective commitments on deforestation,…

Operational Guidance

Operational Guidance

Use the Accountability Framework’s Operational Guidance to address deforestation, ecosystem conversion, and human rights issues in supply chains.

Mission and vision

Mission and vision

Our mission is to make ethical supply chains in the agriculture and forestry sectors the new normal.

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