Tagged with "Deforestation"

Latest data shows 86% of palm oil imported to Europe sustainable

The latest data report published by EPOA and IDH is showing that, in 2019, some 86% of European palm oil imports was sustainable. Highlighting progress in the work towards…

Marfrig’s production chain to be free of deforestation within ten years

Marfrig, one of the global leaders in the beef market and the world's largest hamburger producer, today launched the Marfrig Verde+ Plan, which aims to ensure that 100% of the company's production chain is sustainable and deforestation-free within ten years. The plan was presented to investors, customers, ranchers and environmentalists in Brazil and abroad during an online event on 23 July 2020, which brought together the company’s leading executives, representatives of the financial market and civil society. The plan was development in partnership with IDH – the Sustainable Trade Initiative. Over the next ten years, Marfrig will invest 500 million reais (approx. 82.5 million Euro) in sustainability actions.

Press release – IDH and Conservation International Partner to Support Green COVID-19 Recovery and Sustainable Supply Chains

IDH and Conservation International Partner to Support Green COVID-19 Recovery and Sustainable Supply Chains Arlington, VA (June 17, 2020) – Today, Conservation International and IDH – The Sustainable…

Redoubling the efforts for a sustainable soy industry

Our latest European Soy Monitor demonstrates the beginning of progress. Looking at soybean meal consumption in 2018 in Europe, 38% is FEFAC SSG compliant and 19% deforestation-free, the start of…

European Soy Monitor 2018

38% FEFAC SSG compliant & 19% deforestation-free We release the second European Soy Monitor into a world facing an unprecedented crisis. While our daily efforts go to supporting all partners…

Honey farms in West Kalimantan enjoy increased demand during COVID-19

The demand for honey produced by Padang Tikar village forest in Kubu Raya district, West Kalimantan (Indonesia) has increased by 500% during the COVID-19 pandemic. Residents of populous West Java and East Java have increased their consumption of honey, vitamin C and D3 as they believe this will boost their immune system. The honey is produced by Indonesian villagers who took up honey farming in 2018 as part of a community-based forest management initiative.

Carbon footprint of tropical timber

Four ways to save tropical forests and safeguard our future

Governments and companies have set targets to halt deforestation, but commitments and targets only begin to have impact when followed up by the right actions. Accelerated ambition could contribute to tackling deforestation and climate change and improve people’s food security and quality of life. By making every link on the value chain accountable, we can prioritize sustainable sourcing, conserve tropical forests and protect ourselves. 

IDH and CAT invest in responsible soy production in the Sorriso area, Mato Grosso (Brazil)

The Sustainable Trade Initiative (IDH) and the Clube Amigos da Terra (CAT) today launched a €1.7m pilot project, which is the first pilot project of IDH’s ambitious landscape program in Sorriso (Brazil). The activities aim to promote responsible soy production, foster the restoration and regeneration of degraded areas and offer technical assistance to small-scale farmers.

News from the urgency of action to tackle tropical deforestation