EU Seals ‘Groundbreaking’ Deal to Curb Role in Deforestation
- Parliament, member states reach accord targeting commodities
- Environmental groups hail decision on rules as a world first
A palm oil plantation, right, in Indonesia.
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The European Union sealed a late-night deal to curb its role in global deforestation through its supply chains for key commodities.
Parliament and member states agreed to set mandatory rules for companies selling palm oil, beef, timber, coffee, cocoa, rubber and soy to ensure that those products do not come from deforested land. Some manufactured products, like chocolate, furniture and printed paper will also be included.