Moderate progress made, more work to do. An independent evaluation by the Rainforest Alliance released today reports that Asia Pulp & Paper (APP) has made moderate progress to meet its Forest Conservation Policy (FCP) Commitments, which were announced two years ago. Early in 2013 APP approached the Rainforest Alliance to conduct an independent evaluation of […]
The Rainforest Alliance has agreed to a Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-Canada request that a suspended Resolute Forest Products certificate with the Rainforest Alliance be extended for six months. The certificate is for PF Résolu Canada Inc., located in Lac St-Jean, Quebec. The Lac St-Jean certificate (RA-FM/COC-005956) will reach its one-year suspension anniversary on January 2, […]
The Rainforest Alliance has announced the Follow the Farmer contest as part of its popular Follow the Frog campaign. In partnership with the Guardian, a global leader in digital journalism, Follow the Frog 2014 lives under Vital Signs—a destination platform that features a mix of fresh, educational and interactive content developed by the Guardian’s award-winning team—and the Rainforest Alliance […]
The Rainforest Alliance has announced a new platform for its annual Follow the Frog campaign. In partnership with the Guardian, a global leader in digital journalism,Follow the Frog 2014 will be a 10-month integrated experience designed to foster engagement with a growing population that cares about sustainability and want to take action in their daily lives. Follow the […]
Annual Spring Gala Recognizes Global Leaders in Sustainability The Rainforest Alliance, a global sustainability nonprofit, is proud to announce the recipients of the 2014 Sustainable Standard-Setter Award. The awards will be presented on May 7 at the annual spring gala at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. The award honors businesses […]
The Rainforest Alliance announces a collaboration with GRAMMY® Award-winning artists Caetano Veloso and Lenine as well as renowned Brazilian artists Criolo, Emicida, Pretinho da Serrinha and Sistah Mo Respect for I’m Alive – Rainforest Alliance Sessions – Floresta da Tijuca. Featuring voice narrative by Brazilian supermodel and environmental ambassador Gisele Bündchen—who was recently appointed to the Rainforest […]