| Details | Document | Updated | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
Definitions (English)Key terms and concepts used in the Accountability Framework. | 1 PDF (714 kB) | February 2024 | |
Accountability FrameworkA zip file of the Accountability Framework's Core Principles, Operational Guidance, and definitions. | 1 Zip File, containing 15 PDFs (32.1 MB) | February 2024 | |
Operational Guidance: Cutoff DatesGuidance on how to select cutoff dates for no-deforestation and no-conversion commitments, including for complex sourcing scenarios (Eg, sourcing multiple commodities from multiple regions.) | 1 PDF (2.51 MB) | September 2023 | |
Operational Guidance: Applying the Definitions Related to Deforestation, ConversionGuidance on how to apply definitions of deforestation and conversion in practice. Including Q&A and illustrative examples that demonstrate how to apply these definitions in different contexts. | 1 PDF (19.4 MB) | April 2023 | |
Core PrinciplesThe Accountability Framework's 12 Core Principles, across seven different action areas. | 1 PDF ( 3.13 MB) | April 2023 | |
Operational Guidance: Workers' RightsGuidance on ensuring respect for workers’ rights within company operations and supply chains, expanding on the workers’ rights provisions listed in Core Principle 2.3, including summaries, best practices, and links to support. | 1 PDF (0.98MB) | August 2021 | |
Operational Guidance: Supply Chain ManagementGuidance for buyers at any stage of the supply chain on effective supplier management approaches. Fcusing on traceability of raw material origins, assessment of risk, and supplier engagement to support compliance. | 1 PDF (2.76 MB) | May 2020 | |
Operational Guidance: Smallholder Inclusion in Ethical Supply ChainsGuidance on how to engage smallholders in their supply chains in a mutually beneficial manner. This includes providing benefits and incentives to smallholders, while enabling companies to fulfil commitments. | 1 PDF (2.78 MB) | May 2020 | |
Operational Guidance: Monitoring and VerificationGuidance on monitoring and independent verification of commitments to no-deforestation, no-conversion and human rights, following recognised norms and good practice. Focused on performance at the supply base level. | 1 PDF (1.93 MB) | May 2020 | |
Operational Guidance: Environmental Restoration and CompensationGuidance on how to conduct restoration and/or compensation when environmental harms have occurred in company operations or supply chains. | 1 PDF (2.19 MB) | May 2020 |
