Response to Defra’s announcement on illegal deforestation
We welcome today’s announcement on Forest Risk Commodities Regulation.
Sustainable supply chains consider social and environmental impacts throughout the supply chain. Through supply chain sustainability, companies protect the long-term viability of their business and secure social license to operate.
The uptake of sustainability schemes to drive responsible and sustainable sourcing has made significant progress. These schemes are adopting a more holistic approach, addressing environmental, social and economic aspects of sustainability. The FDF aims to promote the recognition and uptake of sustainability standards and initiatives and has developed a signposting tool, the Sustainability Resource Hub.
The FDF has developed a guide - 'Sustainable Sourcing: Five Steps Towards Managing Supply Chain Risk' - and are committed to work with our stakeholders to achieve 100% certified sustainable palm oil (CSPO). We are members of the UK Roundtable for Sourcing Sustainable Palm Oil and have developed guidance - 'Sustainable Palm Oil: Five Steps to Ensure Responsible Sourcing'.
Please see below a survey on decarbonisation in supply chains relating to support emissions reduction work from Efeca. Please note that the deadline for the survey is 16 November. FDF will be attending the Roundtable Meeting on 23 November.
“Ahead of the UKSCI Roundtable meeting this month, and following your feedback to us, we are pleased to share the following resources. This follows the SBTi webinar from May this year, and we invite you to take part in a survey on how the UKSCI can support members on decarbonising supply chains.
In May 2023, the EU passed a regulation to establish deforestation-free supply chains which will apply to a range of commodities when imported into the EU.
The UK is developing its own policy, which aims to deliver the same outcomes but will place different requirements on businesses.
We produced a paper for FDF members that outlines the EU regulation and UK proposal and summarises key points of difference.
Does your company have a leading environmental initiative?
With increased pressure to engage in sustainable manufacturing processes that minimise the impact on our environment, companies are looking to the future and implementing creative and resourceful systems.
Our Environmental Leadership category is for companies that can meet either of the criteria below:
Read the 2020 winner’s case study
Enter the FDF Awards before the closing date of 26 March 2021 to make sure your company and colleagues get the national recognition they deserve! It’s completely free to enter, and you can enter in as many categories as you like and nominate multiple projects / colleagues.
Entry deadline is Friday 26th March.
On 24 February, the FDF launched our Ambition 2025 Mid-term Review and Ambition 2025 Progress Report 2020 which was supported by a series of member case studies.
As highlighted in this year’s progress report, there has been exceptional progress in some areas, including:
The FDF also published a press release, with supporting quote from Environment Minister, Rebecca Pow MP. The launch has been extensively covered across the trade media.
We welcome today’s announcement on Forest Risk Commodities Regulation.
A report launched today brings together Parliament, business and academics to reflect on the challenge of the 2030 target to reduce emissions by 50 per cent and identify innovative ways we can green the nation.
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