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The report finds that Swiss retailers largely fail to ensure sustainable aquaculture supply chains, with none meeting half of the assessed sustainability indicators. It highlights the ecological and social risks of using wild fish for aquaculture feed, the inadequacy of current certification labels, and the poor state of fish welfare in farms. The authors advocate for the decoupling of aquaculture from wild fisheries through alternative feeds and the promotion of herbivorous fish species.

The document outlines how plastic causes human health crises through exposure to polymers and toxic additives at every stage of its life cycle, from feedstock extraction to waste management. It emphasizes that marginalized communities are disproportionately affected and calls for systemic solutions focused on comprehensive plastic reduction and manufacturer accountability rather than individual consumer behavior.

ClientEarth advocates for a mandatory due diligence framework for all companies placing forest-risk commodities on the EU market, arguing that such a measure would be more effective than voluntary schemes or certification. The organization emphasizes that due diligence must extend beyond mere compliance with producer-country laws to include the protection of indigenous peoples' land rights and other natural ecosystems. Additionally, ClientEarth calls for the inclusion of the financial sector in the legislation, the strengthening of forest partnerships with producer countries, and the reform of Free Trade Agreements to ensure binding environmental and social standards.

The document argues that the lack of chemicals traceability in industry creates significant legal, financial, and environmental risks, hindering the EU's Green Deal and circular economy goals. It advocates for a horizontal traceability strategy combining strong regulatory incentives via the ESPR and capacity building for industry to ensure companies know the chemical composition of their products.

Global Witness reports a surge in unregulated heavy rare earth element (HREE) mining in Myanmar's Kachin State, driven by demand from China for the global green energy transition. The report details severe environmental degradation, including acid-contaminated waterways and soil infertility, alongside critical health issues for workers and social instability in local communities. It highlights that HREE exports to China rose from 19,500 tonnes in 2021 to 41,700 tonnes in 2023, fueling conflict by providing revenue to both the military-aligned militias and the Kachin Independence Organization (KIO). The document further traces these minerals through Chinese refineries and magnet manufacturers to major global brands like Tesla and Volkswagen, noting a lack of transparency and effective ESG oversight in the supply chain.

The report exposes the failure of voluntary zero-deforestation policies among Brazil's largest beef producers—JBS, Marfrig, and Minerva—and the inadequacy of audits by DNV-GL and Grant Thornton. It highlights that these companies continue to source cattle from illegally deforested lands and farms linked to land grabbing and human rights abuses, while receiving continued funding from global banks such as HSBC, Barclays, and Santander.

Global Witness reports that illegal heavy rare earth mining in Myanmar's Kachin Special Region 1 is surging to meet global demand for electric vehicles and wind turbines. The process, driven by Chinese investment and controlled by militias linked to the Myanmar military, causes severe environmental damage, including water poisoning and deforestation. These minerals are primarily exported to Chinese state-owned enterprises, which then supply global manufacturers of permanent magnets.

An investigation by Global Witness reveals that the Nsuta manganese mine in Ghana, operated by the Chinese company Ningxia Tianyuan Manganese Industry Group (TMI), is causing severe health and environmental damage to surrounding communities. Local residents report chronic respiratory, skin, and eye conditions, while academic research indicates that mine pit water is concentrated with toxic metals like arsenic, potentially causing cancer and stillbirths. The mine's tailings dump is described by an expert as unstable and steeper than industry standards, posing a risk to nearby homes. Despite the mine's role in supplying manganese for EV batteries used by companies like Tesla, Ford, and General Motors, local communities report inadequate government regulation and erratic distribution of mining revenues. The expansion of the open-cast mine also threatens the Neung Forest Reserve, a critical biodiversity hotspot.

The report by Mighty Earth alleges that Carrefour, as a leader in Brazilian retail, is linked to significant deforestation in the Amazon and Cerrado. It highlights a heavy reliance on JBS for beef and Bunge for soy, both of which are identified as major drivers of deforestation. The report estimates Carrefour's potential responsibility for Amazon deforestation at 4.4% and documents specific links to illegal land clearing in indigenous territories.

Mighty Earth's Easter Chocolate Shopping Guide evaluates chocolate companies based on their policies regarding deforestation-free cocoa, agroforestry, and living income, awarding Lindt for policy improvement and SucDen for poor transparency and policies.

A coalition of 45 Indonesian civil society organizations calls for urgent improvements in the governance of sustainable commodities, specifically timber, palm oil, cocoa, coffee, and rubber, to meet the requirements of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). While noting the European Commission's proposal to delay EUDR implementation by 12 months (to December 30, 2025, for large companies and June 30, 2026, for micro and small enterprises), the coalition warns that this delay could slow existing improvement efforts. They urge the government to strengthen existing schemes like ISPO and SVLK, increase supply chain transparency, protect Indigenous peoples' rights through Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC), and provide technical and financial support to smallholders to ensure global competitiveness and support Indonesia's FOLU Net Sink 2030 target.

The toolkit outlines strategies for institutions to shift toward sustainable and equitable food procurement, using the Good Food Purchasing Program as a model. It emphasizes the importance of diverse coalitions, the use of food hubs to connect small farms with large purchasers, and the potential for cost-neutral implementation through operational changes. The document provides detailed frameworks for collecting baseline and annual data from vendors and institutions to measure impacts on local economies, sustainable farming practices, and nutritional quality.

The WRI/WBCSD guide serves as an information support tool for procurement managers to address sustainability, legality, and social implications in wood and paper supply chains.

The document outlines a comprehensive grant management regime for Norwegian-funded NGO projects, focusing on financial reporting, auditing, and procurement transparency. It includes a detailed five-year budget and results framework for the Global Forest Watch (GFW) initiative, which aims to reduce tropical forest loss through data-driven monitoring, accountability for global commitments, and the empowerment of forest defenders.

The report analyzes on-farm losses of specialty crops in the US, finding significant waste in fresh produce like romaine lettuce (56%) and tomatoes (40%) during the 2017-2018 season. It identifies drivers of loss including strict retail cosmetic standards, labor shortages, and unpredictable weather. The document argues that improving supply chain transparency, diversifying markets (e.g., frozen and canned), and reforming buyer-seller contracts could reduce environmental impacts and address food insecurity.

The Seafood Exporter Toolkit outlines the regulatory requirements of major seafood import control schemes (ICSs) in the EU, US, Japan, and Korea, aiming to reduce IUU fishing and forced labor. It details specific documentation needs, such as catch certificates and traceability data, while advocating for the global harmonization of key data elements (KDEs) to reduce administrative burdens and close enforcement loopholes. The guide also covers additional US policies like the Marine Mammal Protection Act and the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, and the EU's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive.