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Terry Slavin, (Mar 10, 2020)
In the second of our two-part briefing on deforestation risk in supply chains, Ethical Corporation magazine looks at soya, beef and cocoa. We also look at pressures to reform the Forestry Stewardship Council, the rise of biodiversity as a business agenda, and the UK's plans to plough a new furrow on agriculture post-Brexit
Terry Slavin, (Nov 2, 2018)
In the November issue of Ethical Corporation we assess progress on corporate zero deforestation commitments as the clock ticks down to 2020, and how the healthcare sector is stepping up efforts to meet the Sustainable Development Goals
Terry Slavin, (Nov 17, 2017)
World Cocoa Foundation chairman Barry Parkin says the unprecedented deal signed by 21 cocoa companies with Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire at COP23 this week will introduce climate-smart farming practices and lift hundreds of thousands from poverty
Claire Manuel, (Oct 20, 2017)
The global food giant is working with a range of partners to increase its use of renewables, decrease emissions and tackle deforestation, according to its latest integrated annual report
Terry Slavin, (Sep 8, 2017)
The confectionary giant’s new Sustainable in a Generation plan includes a commitment to work with Verité on tackling human rights and sharing results with competitors
Terry Slavin, (Jul 27, 2017)
Up to to $900bn in annual turnover is at risk if deforestation from beef, soy, timber and palm oil isn't brought under control, according to the CDP
Terry Slavin, (Jun 9, 2017)
Leading regions pledge climate action, Olam app maps small farms, Syngenta boosts Bangladesh farms, Lego cuts energy use, and Singapore opens green academy
EC Newsdesk, (Apr 21, 2017)
Dave Stangis and Katherine Valvoda Smith on how CSR professionals can drive business value for their companies
Terry Slavin, (Mar 17, 2017)
Nestlé, Mondelēz, Mars, Olam among dozen companies that sign a landmark agreement to plot a sustainability roadmap for the industry
Terry Slavin and Rebecca Ley, (Mar 15, 2017)
Gender quotas at the Ghanaian co-operative that supplies the UK Fairtrade company have been transformative, says CEO Sophi Tranchell. FTSE companies should take note. Terry Slavin and Rebecca Ley report
EC Newsdesk, (Nov 30, 2016)
Fairtrade blow, PepsiCo’s water win, Limits to Growth revisited, Brexit and Africa, circular London, green gas for fleets, May’s boardroom coup
EC Newsdesk, (Nov 18, 2016)
Christian Mensah of Rainforest Alliance says the cocoa industry should focus on helping the most vulnerable farmers replant, not the top performers to expand production
Lucas Simons, (Mar 3, 2015)
The palm oil sector is on the verge of important structural change, but it’s still a long way from true sustainability
Sam Phipps, (Sep 10, 2014)
Confectionary giant Mars is making strides to ensure its vast operations are on a sustainable footing