Set or strengthen supply chain goals and policies

The Accountability Framework helps companies at all stages of the supply chain set ambitious and practical goals. It does this by serving as a reference for crafting commitments and policies on no-deforestation, no-conversion of others natural ecosystems, and human rights. 

Using the Framework to guide policy development will help your company align with market and stakeholder expectations and international norms. 

Core Principle 1 identifies the elements of strong commitments to deforestation- and conversion-free supply chains. This includes components such as accepted definitions and appropriate timeframes and targets.

Core Principle 2 outlines the elements of a strong company policy to respect internationally-recognised human rights. These include the rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities (IP and LC) and their specific right to free, prior, and informed consent (FPIC). They also include the rights of workers under the ILO fundamental conventions as well as the right to a living wage.  

Core Principle 3 guides companies on how to set policies that are coherent and comprehensive across their entire businesses. This includes aligning voluntary action with applicable law and using accepted definitions. It also includes establishing time-bound plans and milestones against which progress can be measured and reported.