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Due Diligence

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After several years of debate and development, due diligence legislation is being considered and adopted worldwide. Examples include the European Union’s proposed Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, the German Supply Chain Act, and others across Europe and North America.

Due diligence legislation aims to improve how companies assess sustainability risks in their supply chains and promote action to avoid, mitigate, and remediate negative impacts. Below, discover a range of due diligence content and resources that can help companies in these efforts.

At the Rainforest Alliance, we have been long-term advocates for mandatory due diligence legislation to help level the playing field and create new opportunities for companies looking to raise their sustainability ambitions. We support companies with their due diligence responsibilities through our certification program and tailored supply chain services.

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Rainforest Alliance Certification and Beyond: Useful Tools for Company Due Diligence

The Rainforest Alliance considers human rights and environmental due diligence a fundamental corporate responsibility. Our certification program and tailored supply chain services can help companies adhere to the due diligence laws we’re advocating for. ... Continue Reading

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Rainforest Alliance Tools for Deforestation-free Supply Chains

The Rainforest Alliance has developed a comprehensive approach to helping your company achieve deforestation-free supply chains and protect the world’s forests. ... Continue Reading

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How Your Company Can Comply With the German Supply Chain Act

Learn about the German Supply Chain Act and how the Rainforest Alliance certification program can help your company meet the requirements.... Continue Reading

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How the Rainforest Alliance Supports EUDR Compliance from Farm to Retailer

Find out how our systems and offerings are primed to help certified cocoa and coffee supply chain partners show compliance with EUDR requirements.... Continue Reading

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The Rainforest Alliance Assurance System: Supporting Due Diligence across the Supply Chain

The Rainforest Alliance employs several tools for assurance to ensure that farms and businesses that participate in our program are fulfilling the relevant criteria. Read about them in this article.

Published on November 27, 2023

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Rainforest Alliance Certification: A Crucial Step to EUDR Compliance

The race is on to meet the requirements of the European Union Regulation on Deforestation-free Products (EUDR) by December 30, 2024—and certified coffee and cocoa companies can consider the Rainforest... View more

Published on November 27, 2023
Available in: English, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese

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Explainers

How the Rainforest Alliance Supports EUDR Compliance from Farm to Retailer

Find out how our systems and offerings are primed to help certified cocoa and coffee supply chain partners show compliance with EUDR requirements.

Published on November 27, 2023

Organizational Updates

How Your Company Can Comply With the German Supply Chain Act

Learn about the German Supply Chain Act and how the Rainforest Alliance certification program can help your company meet the requirements.

Published on May 11, 2023

Organizational Updates

Building Responsible Supply Chains: Bridging Gaps With Accountability Framework Assessments 

From deforestation to child labor and other urgent risks, companies have a responsibility to build effective human rights and environmental due diligence processes into all of their business practices. The Rainforest Alliance’s Corporate Advisory team is here to guide your company on this journey—and a great place to start is with an Accountability Framework assessment.  

Published on May 9, 2023

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Organizational Updates

Rainforest Alliance Certification and Beyond: Useful Tools for Company Due Diligence

The Rainforest Alliance considers human rights and environmental due diligence a fundamental corporate responsibility. Our certification program and tailored supply chain services can help companies adhere to the due diligence laws we’re advocating for.

Published on April 24, 2023

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