This report asks the fundamental question: to what degree are the most influential actors in the global palm oil, soya, cattle product and timber product supply chains committing to address deforestation? Through a systematic analysis of the 250 companies, 150 financial institutions and 50 national and subnational jurisdictions selected for inclusion in the Forest 500, the report reveals not only whether these powerbrokers have established policies to address deforestation, but also whether their policies are robust enough to produce meaningful change on the ground.
