Together, making ethical supply chains the new normal
The Accountability Framework is a roadmap for achieving ethical supply chains that protect forests, natural ecosystems, and human rights. The Framework gives consensus-based guidelines for companies in the agriculture and forestry sectors.
It's time for transparency
ADDRESS deforestation AND conversion
Read the latest guidance from the AFi, Science Based Targets initiative, and GHG Protocol on managing deforestation, ecosystem conversion, and GHG emissions from land use change.
PUT YOUR COMPANY ON A PATH TO SUCCESS
The Accountability Framework guides companies on how to set goals, take action, and report progress in line with stakeholder and market expectations. Learn how you can use it in your business.
A guide for companies
12 Core Principles guide companies on their journeys toward ethical supply chains.
Access the full Accountability Framework
Get the Framework documents now, including the Core Principles, Definitions, and Operational Guidance.
Corporate action on deforestation, conversion, and human rights
Companies in the agriculture and forestry sectors can use the Accountability Framework to meet their ethical supply chain goals.
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25 Jul 2024
Start your responsible supply chain journey right with robust policies
Strong polices serve as a foundation for effective company action to protect forests, other natural ecosystems, and human rights.
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Learn how to use the AFi’s Common Methodology
Use aligned metrics to assess performance on deforestation and conversion
17 Jun 2024
AFi Explainer: Assessing Compliance at the Production Unit Level
This explainer summarises what it means to assess compliance at the production unit level, why this is the most appropriate approach, and how companies can implement it in their supply chains.