Sustainable Supply Chains + Net-Zero Deforestation, Responsible Commodity Sourcing and Risk Management with Gen Z for the Trees (RainforestPartnership.org)

Sustainable supply chains can address the key drivers of forest
and biodiversity loss in the agriculture and forestry sectors,
fueling biodiversity conservation and responsible sourcing of
commodities like palm oil, soy, timber, and much more. Episode
71 introduces Gen Z for the Trees, a powerful youth movement
aiming for net zero deforestation by 2030 using supply chain
mapping + modeling techniques, GIS, and environmental science
knowledge to uncover what's REALLY happening in some of the
biggest brands' supply chains...and all while attending
university full time.


Deforestation in the supply chain is bad for several reasons.
First and foremost, deforestation has a significant negative
impact on the environment, leading to loss of biodiversity, soil
erosion, and carbon emissions. Deforestation also contributes to
climate change by reducing the number of trees that can absorb
carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.


In addition to the environmental impact, deforestation can also
have negative social and economic consequences. Forests are often
home to indigenous and local communities who rely on the forest
for their livelihoods, including hunting, fishing, and gathering
of forest products. Deforestation can displace these communities
and disrupt their way of life.


From a business perspective, deforestation can also pose a risk
to companies that source products from areas affected by
deforestation, such as palm oil, soy, beef, and timber. Consumers
are increasingly aware of the impact of deforestation and may
choose to avoid products that contribute to it. In addition,
regulatory frameworks aimed at reducing deforestation are being
put in place in many countries, and companies that fail to comply
with these regulations may face legal and reputational risks.


As part of the Rainforest Partnership, the goal of Gen Z for the
Trees is to inform the world about sustainable living,
stakeholders in the rainforest, and current grassroots efforts to
mitigate climate change. They also commit to promoting the work
of indigenous rainforest communities while celebrating these
communities’ deep and unique understanding of the rainforest.


Gen Z is the generation of change: many of these changes, like
climate change, were set in place generations ago but threaten
our future on this planet. As temperatures climb, sea levels
rise, and natural disasters intensify each year, Gen Z must
grapple with the inevitability of change. As the most connected,
diverse, and largest generation in the history of the world, Gen
Z is driven by immediate action and near instant togetherness.
Gen Z makes up 40% of consumers both in the United States and
globally. By 2026, Gen Z will be over 40% of the workforce with
influence far-reaching, they are poised to create a more
sustainable future.


If you like to learn more about Gen Z for the Trees, visit
and follow the links below:
https://www.rainforestpartnership.org/gen-z-for-the-trees


https://www.rainforestpartnership.org/blog/gen-z-for-the-trees-brings-hope-for-the-future


https://www.instagram.com/genzforthetrees/?hl=en


https://twitter.com/genzforthetrees?lang=en


https://www.rainforestpartnership.org/blog/call-for-volunteers-gen-z-for-the-trees


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