- Dec 28, 2022
Paving the way to sustainable, deforestation-free and low-carbon supply chains, part 2
Scroll down for the German version Deforestation-free supply chains for climate action #9 Against the background of the forthcoming change in the due diligence obligations for companies based on the legislative proposals of the EU, we investigated how German companies are positioned also with regard to collaborating with their supply chain partners. I. e., whether, on the one hand, the companies can meet the changing regulatory framework and, on the other hand, whether exampl
- Dec 20, 2022
Paving the way to sustainable, deforestation-free and low-carbon supply chains, part 1
Scroll down for the German version Deforestation-free supply chains for climate action #8 In light of the upcoming EU due diligence legislation on deforestation-free supply chains and corporate due diligence, the supply chains (cocoa, palm oil & rubber) of several German companies (large, medium and small companies) have been assessed. This raises the question of how well German companies and their supply chain partners are prepared to meet the changing regulatory framework,
- Dec 8, 2022
Deforestation-free and decarbonized rubber supply chains: German case studies
Scroll down for the German version Deforestation-free supply chains for climate action #7 To what extent does rubber production impact deforestation? When natural rubber is grown sustainably, rubber production not only creates jobs and economic benefits but also habitats for animals and plants. In addition, rubber trees can bind a lot of carbon dioxide making them great carbon sinks when it comes to climate action. A basic prerequisite should, however be, that no forests or o
- Dec 1, 2022
Deforestation-free and decarbonized palm oil supply chains: German case studies
Scroll down for the German version Deforestation-free supply chains for climate action #6 To what extent does palm oil production impact deforestation? The steady growing global demand for palm oil has led to significant deforestation in producing countries. Between 1972 and 2015, half of the world's palm oil expansion took place on former forest areas. In Malaysia, palm oil plantations have been the main cause of deforestation over the past five decades. Experts estimate tha
