Why is the Amazon still at risk despite ‘zero deforestation’ commitments?

February 9, 2021 EcoVadis EN


Many multinational companies including Swiss-based commodity firms have pledged to distance themselves from clear felling in the Amazon. A loophole in regulations and monitoring is jeopardising their best intentions.  



Read the full article at: www.swissinfo.ch

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