Brazil

The Brazilian deforestation issue has global significance and Greenpeace and other  NGOs have all been involved in the ongoing situation, exerting pressure where they can.

Many global brands have been challenged to review their supply chain policies in relation to deforestation and, as an environmental stewardship group with the objective of promoting sustainable and appropriate environmental business practices within the leather industry, the LWG also has a role to play.

Leather Working Group Statement:
LWG concerned that pending legislation in Brazil may increase deforestation (26.10.11)

JBS denies Public Prosecutor's accusations of breach of agreements (19.10.11)

Greenpeace - Broken Promises (October 2011)

Greenpeace - Forest Codechanges (June 2011)

JBS: Monitoring the Amazon Biome (July 2010)

Leather Working Group Press release:
The LWG supports hide traceability systems in Brazil (27.4.10)