Cocoa is the main component of a vast industry with far-reaching repercussions on a global scale. While many of us love chocolate for its taste, cocoa has a less sweet side that poses serious problems. The cultivation and production processes are linked to complex challenges covering social, environmental and economic dimensions. Challenges, analysis and new solutions.
Category Archives: Deforestation
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Sep
Sep
This past week, organized events were held across New York City for Climate Week and the United Nation’s Climate Action Summit. These events were designed to inspire business, government, and nonprofit leaders to accelerate the transition to a nature-positive future.
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Sep
Sep
Our team at Ksapa based in NYC attended UNGA and “Climate Week” last week. We’re not on track meeting the Global Goals. But in the dangerous climate situation we find ourselves in, it’s important not to leave any option aside. There are options worth implementing to maximize carbon sequestration and protect nature. Let’s do it.
04
Mar
Mar
Ksapa is leading a working group of 12 international investment funds and investment companies to strengthen their consideration of human rights issues. An opportunity to come back and clarify the EU’s DNSH principle. Demonstrating that investments “do no significant harm” is a cornerstone of the EU’s sustainable finance framework. Learn in practice how to apply this principle in this article.
09
Jan
Jan
As part of the European Green Deal, an agreement was finally announced in December 2022 between the European Council and the EU Parliament on an anti-deforestation directive, aimed at eliminating the import or processing of products produced from deforestation.
10
May
May
This article, written by Tina Teucher, member of Ksapa’s community of experts, explores the background and the strategy of the new UN Decade and what it means for the business world as an important trend and opportunity.
04
May
May
Concerns as to the efficacy of Net Zero targets are fully justified. Ksapa offers analysis and tips to get your neutrality strategy right.
08
Apr
Apr
Ksapa identifies 3 systemic principles for companies and investors to wise up to the urgency of investing in biodiversity.
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Aug
Aug
Energy transition is generating massive procurement of agricultural commodities. Companies can mitigate deforestation risks with social performance programs
