Watch back: Partnering with VSS to tackle deforestation in soy
Companies sourcing soy face increasing pressure to ensure their supply chains are legal, traceable, and deforestation and conversion-free in light of evolving sustainability regulations such as the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).
This webinar launched ISEAL's new soy case study, developed with the Round Table on Responsible Soy (RTRS) and the ProTerra Foundation. It is the latest instalment in ISEAL's series exploring deforestation-risk commodities and how voluntary sustainability standards (VSS) can support companies in meeting deforestation and conversion-free (DCF) requirements and going ‘beyond’ compliance to drive broader sustainability impact.
In this webinar, we explored:
- Practical insights on how VSS can support companies in meeting deforestation and conversion-free (DCF) commitments, specifically the EUDR
- Why smallholder inclusion is essential for long-term success beyond compliance
- How VSS strengthen traceability and transparency across complex soy supply chains
- Lessons from company experience in using VSS to strengthen traceability and due diligence
Our speakers:
- Martina Torma, Regional Market Development & Stakeholders Affairs Manager (Europe), Round Table on Responsible Soy
- Emese Van Maanen, Managing Director, The ProTerra Foundation
- Wei Peng, Global Head of Sustainability for Grains & Oilseeds; Group Land Management Lead, Louis Dreyfus Company
- Jess Fryer, Impacts and Innovations Senior Coordinator, ISEAL
- Josh Taylor, Traceability Manager, ISEAL
