ZSL SPOTT
@zslspott.bsky.social
ZSL's SPOTT assesses corporate disclosure of environmental, social and governance (ESG) best practice in the palm oil, timber and pulp, and natural rubber industries
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ZSL SPOTT
@zslspott.bsky.social
· Mar 26
New SPOTT assessment out now 🌳
From food lorries to ambulances, tyres move the world — but is their production costing us our forests?
Only 1 of 12 major tyre companies reports any verified deforestation-free rubber. The rest? Still off-track.
Read the full story: www.spott.org/news/tyre-co...
From food lorries to ambulances, tyres move the world — but is their production costing us our forests?
Only 1 of 12 major tyre companies reports any verified deforestation-free rubber. The rest? Still off-track.
Read the full story: www.spott.org/news/tyre-co...
Our first podcast episode is now live on the ZSL Wild Science podcast!
We tell natural rubber stories from Thai farms to global finance, featuring a Thai rubber farmer, tyre maker Michelin, and global asset manager Columbia Threadneedle.
Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/7Mmh...
We tell natural rubber stories from Thai farms to global finance, featuring a Thai rubber farmer, tyre maker Michelin, and global asset manager Columbia Threadneedle.
Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/7Mmh...
August 22, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Our first podcast episode is now live on the ZSL Wild Science podcast!
We tell natural rubber stories from Thai farms to global finance, featuring a Thai rubber farmer, tyre maker Michelin, and global asset manager Columbia Threadneedle.
Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/7Mmh...
We tell natural rubber stories from Thai farms to global finance, featuring a Thai rubber farmer, tyre maker Michelin, and global asset manager Columbia Threadneedle.
Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/7Mmh...
We’re supporting timber traceability through science.
In Cameroon, ZSL is collecting wood samples from forests and concessions to help verify where timber was harvested – with World Forest ID, supported by Fondation Lombard Odier and the ECO-SOLVE project.
Read more: www.zsl.org/news-and-eve...
In Cameroon, ZSL is collecting wood samples from forests and concessions to help verify where timber was harvested – with World Forest ID, supported by Fondation Lombard Odier and the ECO-SOLVE project.
Read more: www.zsl.org/news-and-eve...
Responsible Sourcing in Africa | The Zoological Society of London
Using science to trace timber back to forests in Cameroon, strengthening due diligence and protecting threatened rainforests.
www.zsl.org
August 21, 2025 at 4:26 PM
We’re supporting timber traceability through science.
In Cameroon, ZSL is collecting wood samples from forests and concessions to help verify where timber was harvested – with World Forest ID, supported by Fondation Lombard Odier and the ECO-SOLVE project.
Read more: www.zsl.org/news-and-eve...
In Cameroon, ZSL is collecting wood samples from forests and concessions to help verify where timber was harvested – with World Forest ID, supported by Fondation Lombard Odier and the ECO-SOLVE project.
Read more: www.zsl.org/news-and-eve...
Borneo & Sumatra’s rainforests are the last strongholds for wild orangutans.
Unsustainable agriculture and logging replace fruit-rich forests with monocultures where orangutans can’t survive.
Help us hold companies accountable: donate.zsl.org/spott/
#WorldOrangutanDay
Unsustainable agriculture and logging replace fruit-rich forests with monocultures where orangutans can’t survive.
Help us hold companies accountable: donate.zsl.org/spott/
#WorldOrangutanDay
August 19, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Borneo & Sumatra’s rainforests are the last strongholds for wild orangutans.
Unsustainable agriculture and logging replace fruit-rich forests with monocultures where orangutans can’t survive.
Help us hold companies accountable: donate.zsl.org/spott/
#WorldOrangutanDay
Unsustainable agriculture and logging replace fruit-rich forests with monocultures where orangutans can’t survive.
Help us hold companies accountable: donate.zsl.org/spott/
#WorldOrangutanDay
Last year’s SPOTT Timber & Pulp Assessment found persistent transparency gaps, with companies scoring just 24% on average.
With growing pressure from buyers, investors and regulations, will the sector improve?
The 2025 update lands in September.
The 2024 results: www.spott.org/timber-pulp/
With growing pressure from buyers, investors and regulations, will the sector improve?
The 2025 update lands in September.
The 2024 results: www.spott.org/timber-pulp/
August 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Last year’s SPOTT Timber & Pulp Assessment found persistent transparency gaps, with companies scoring just 24% on average.
With growing pressure from buyers, investors and regulations, will the sector improve?
The 2025 update lands in September.
The 2024 results: www.spott.org/timber-pulp/
With growing pressure from buyers, investors and regulations, will the sector improve?
The 2025 update lands in September.
The 2024 results: www.spott.org/timber-pulp/
More traceable, EUDR-ready paper supply chains 🌳
@zslofficial.bsky.social is working with the Book Chain Project, a collaborative project run by SLR Consulting, to support the publishing sector in preparing for #EUDR compliance.
How? Find out more 👇 www.zsl.org/news-and-eve...
@zslofficial.bsky.social is working with the Book Chain Project, a collaborative project run by SLR Consulting, to support the publishing sector in preparing for #EUDR compliance.
How? Find out more 👇 www.zsl.org/news-and-eve...
Delivering EUDR-ready guidance for deforestation-free paper sourcing | The Zoological Society of London
Guiding publishers to trace the origin of paper, protect forests, and comply with the EU’s Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)
www.zsl.org
August 5, 2025 at 3:17 PM
More traceable, EUDR-ready paper supply chains 🌳
@zslofficial.bsky.social is working with the Book Chain Project, a collaborative project run by SLR Consulting, to support the publishing sector in preparing for #EUDR compliance.
How? Find out more 👇 www.zsl.org/news-and-eve...
@zslofficial.bsky.social is working with the Book Chain Project, a collaborative project run by SLR Consulting, to support the publishing sector in preparing for #EUDR compliance.
How? Find out more 👇 www.zsl.org/news-and-eve...
Companies are under pressure to prove, not just promise, sustainability progress.
In a joint blog with Earthtrust, we highlight why verified, evidence-based reporting is key to building trust.
Read the blog: www.spott.org/news/the-imp...
In a joint blog with Earthtrust, we highlight why verified, evidence-based reporting is key to building trust.
Read the blog: www.spott.org/news/the-imp...
The Importance of Transparency in Sustainability: A Shared Commitment by Earthtrust and SPOTT - SPOTT.org
SPOTT and Earthtrust share a vision: transparency backed by evidence drives trust and accountability In an era of growing consumer awareness and demand for sustainability, transparency has become th...
www.spott.org
August 1, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Companies are under pressure to prove, not just promise, sustainability progress.
In a joint blog with Earthtrust, we highlight why verified, evidence-based reporting is key to building trust.
Read the blog: www.spott.org/news/the-imp...
In a joint blog with Earthtrust, we highlight why verified, evidence-based reporting is key to building trust.
Read the blog: www.spott.org/news/the-imp...
Supporting better forest management and a more sustainable timber sector in Cameroon.
With the Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife (MINFOF),
@zslofficial.bsky.social is testing the Standards for Intervention in the Forest Environment (SIFE) under revision at Pallisco's forest concessions.
With the Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife (MINFOF),
@zslofficial.bsky.social is testing the Standards for Intervention in the Forest Environment (SIFE) under revision at Pallisco's forest concessions.
July 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Supporting better forest management and a more sustainable timber sector in Cameroon.
With the Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife (MINFOF),
@zslofficial.bsky.social is testing the Standards for Intervention in the Forest Environment (SIFE) under revision at Pallisco's forest concessions.
With the Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife (MINFOF),
@zslofficial.bsky.social is testing the Standards for Intervention in the Forest Environment (SIFE) under revision at Pallisco's forest concessions.
This SPOTT map shades countries based on the average transparency scores of timber and pulp companies operating there. Darker = stronger disclosure.
Some regions lead. Others lag - even in high-risk areas.
Why do you think that is?
Explore: www.spott.org/data-visuali...
Some regions lead. Others lag - even in high-risk areas.
Why do you think that is?
Explore: www.spott.org/data-visuali...
July 25, 2025 at 2:30 PM
This SPOTT map shades countries based on the average transparency scores of timber and pulp companies operating there. Darker = stronger disclosure.
Some regions lead. Others lag - even in high-risk areas.
Why do you think that is?
Explore: www.spott.org/data-visuali...
Some regions lead. Others lag - even in high-risk areas.
Why do you think that is?
Explore: www.spott.org/data-visuali...
Thailand Taxonomy 2.0 is a critical step in aligning national economic activities with #sustainability goals.
It now also covers agriculture, construction, manufacturing & waste. What do CSOs have to say about this?
Watch the full conversation: www.facebook.com/watch/?v=122...
It now also covers agriculture, construction, manufacturing & waste. What do CSOs have to say about this?
Watch the full conversation: www.facebook.com/watch/?v=122...
July 9, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Thailand Taxonomy 2.0 is a critical step in aligning national economic activities with #sustainability goals.
It now also covers agriculture, construction, manufacturing & waste. What do CSOs have to say about this?
Watch the full conversation: www.facebook.com/watch/?v=122...
It now also covers agriculture, construction, manufacturing & waste. What do CSOs have to say about this?
Watch the full conversation: www.facebook.com/watch/?v=122...
Seagrass in India’s Palk Bay supports dugongs, sea turtles & coastal communities – but it’s under threat.
With support from Standard Chartered, @zslofficial.bsky.social leads a study to explore if #BlueCarbon credits could fund its protection & support local livelihoods: www.sc.com/en/news/sust...
With support from Standard Chartered, @zslofficial.bsky.social leads a study to explore if #BlueCarbon credits could fund its protection & support local livelihoods: www.sc.com/en/news/sust...
Unlocking the value of nature in Palk Bay | Standard Chartered
Learn how carbon and biodiversity credits can create new revenue streams for conservation in Standard Chartered's new sustainability study
www.sc.com
July 3, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Seagrass in India’s Palk Bay supports dugongs, sea turtles & coastal communities – but it’s under threat.
With support from Standard Chartered, @zslofficial.bsky.social leads a study to explore if #BlueCarbon credits could fund its protection & support local livelihoods: www.sc.com/en/news/sust...
With support from Standard Chartered, @zslofficial.bsky.social leads a study to explore if #BlueCarbon credits could fund its protection & support local livelihoods: www.sc.com/en/news/sust...
This May half term, @londonzoo.bsky.social is sharing the #SustainablePalmOil message with visitors 🌴
A simple way to spark curiosity and connect everyday choices to rainforest protection. Only this week!
Explore 10 years of palm oil data: www.spott.org/news/palm-oi...
A simple way to spark curiosity and connect everyday choices to rainforest protection. Only this week!
Explore 10 years of palm oil data: www.spott.org/news/palm-oi...
May 28, 2025 at 3:26 PM
This May half term, @londonzoo.bsky.social is sharing the #SustainablePalmOil message with visitors 🌴
A simple way to spark curiosity and connect everyday choices to rainforest protection. Only this week!
Explore 10 years of palm oil data: www.spott.org/news/palm-oi...
A simple way to spark curiosity and connect everyday choices to rainforest protection. Only this week!
Explore 10 years of palm oil data: www.spott.org/news/palm-oi...
In soft commodity supply chains, boardroom decisions impact communities on the ground.
#FPIC isn’t just a policy - it ensures #IndigenousPeoples and local communities have a voice in what affects their land and livelihoods.
Learn more here: www.spott.org/esg-training...
#FPIC isn’t just a policy - it ensures #IndigenousPeoples and local communities have a voice in what affects their land and livelihoods.
Learn more here: www.spott.org/esg-training...
May 2, 2025 at 4:31 PM
In soft commodity supply chains, boardroom decisions impact communities on the ground.
#FPIC isn’t just a policy - it ensures #IndigenousPeoples and local communities have a voice in what affects their land and livelihoods.
Learn more here: www.spott.org/esg-training...
#FPIC isn’t just a policy - it ensures #IndigenousPeoples and local communities have a voice in what affects their land and livelihoods.
Learn more here: www.spott.org/esg-training...
We’re piloting new #AI tools with the Mike Hudson Foundation to explore how technology can improve access to #ESG information.
Grateful for their support as we take a thoughtful, learning-led path - always guided by scientific data and human judgement.
Learn more: www.spott.org/news/spott-a...
Grateful for their support as we take a thoughtful, learning-led path - always guided by scientific data and human judgement.
Learn more: www.spott.org/news/spott-a...
April 28, 2025 at 2:18 PM
We’re piloting new #AI tools with the Mike Hudson Foundation to explore how technology can improve access to #ESG information.
Grateful for their support as we take a thoughtful, learning-led path - always guided by scientific data and human judgement.
Learn more: www.spott.org/news/spott-a...
Grateful for their support as we take a thoughtful, learning-led path - always guided by scientific data and human judgement.
Learn more: www.spott.org/news/spott-a...
Provide feedback on the SPOTT #PalmOil Indicator Framework ahead of the 2025 assessments. Key updates include #ZeroDeforestation and #GHGEmissions reporting.
Submit your feedback by 19 May ⏳
Learn more: www.spott.org/news/spott-2...
Submit your feedback by 19 May ⏳
Learn more: www.spott.org/news/spott-2...
April 28, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Provide feedback on the SPOTT #PalmOil Indicator Framework ahead of the 2025 assessments. Key updates include #ZeroDeforestation and #GHGEmissions reporting.
Submit your feedback by 19 May ⏳
Learn more: www.spott.org/news/spott-2...
Submit your feedback by 19 May ⏳
Learn more: www.spott.org/news/spott-2...
Fewer than half of SPOTT-assessed #NaturalRubber companies disclose clear, time-bound targets to cut #GreenhouseGas emissions 🌏🔥
In 2025, just 14 of 30 companies published commitments — up slightly from 12 in 2024.
Read the full story: www.spott.org/news/tyre-co...
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In 2025, just 14 of 30 companies published commitments — up slightly from 12 in 2024.
Read the full story: www.spott.org/news/tyre-co...
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April 11, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Fewer than half of SPOTT-assessed #NaturalRubber companies disclose clear, time-bound targets to cut #GreenhouseGas emissions 🌏🔥
In 2025, just 14 of 30 companies published commitments — up slightly from 12 in 2024.
Read the full story: www.spott.org/news/tyre-co...
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In 2025, just 14 of 30 companies published commitments — up slightly from 12 in 2024.
Read the full story: www.spott.org/news/tyre-co...
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60% of SPOTT-assessed #NaturalRubber companies are Global Platform for Sustainable Natural Rubber (GPSNR) members — and they score more than twice as high on average for their public #ESG disclosure 🔍
View the complete data here: www.spott.org/natural-rubb...
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View the complete data here: www.spott.org/natural-rubb...
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April 11, 2025 at 10:48 AM
60% of SPOTT-assessed #NaturalRubber companies are Global Platform for Sustainable Natural Rubber (GPSNR) members — and they score more than twice as high on average for their public #ESG disclosure 🔍
View the complete data here: www.spott.org/natural-rubb...
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View the complete data here: www.spott.org/natural-rubb...
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Only 4 out of 20 #NaturalRubber processors (20%) report they can trace 100% of their rubber supply to a sub-national level 🌏
Further downstream, just 1 out of 20 (5%) companies buying from processors report the same.
View the complete data here: www.spott.org/natural-rubb...
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Further downstream, just 1 out of 20 (5%) companies buying from processors report the same.
View the complete data here: www.spott.org/natural-rubb...
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April 4, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Only 4 out of 20 #NaturalRubber processors (20%) report they can trace 100% of their rubber supply to a sub-national level 🌏
Further downstream, just 1 out of 20 (5%) companies buying from processors report the same.
View the complete data here: www.spott.org/natural-rubb...
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Further downstream, just 1 out of 20 (5%) companies buying from processors report the same.
View the complete data here: www.spott.org/natural-rubb...
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New to #NaturalRubber or need a deeper #ESG dive?
Our free video covers key risks - #deforestation, land rights, #traceability, climate, & more - and what companies & financial institutions must do to drive #sustainability.
Watch here: spott.org/esg-training...
Our free video covers key risks - #deforestation, land rights, #traceability, climate, & more - and what companies & financial institutions must do to drive #sustainability.
Watch here: spott.org/esg-training...
April 2, 2025 at 9:00 AM
New to #NaturalRubber or need a deeper #ESG dive?
Our free video covers key risks - #deforestation, land rights, #traceability, climate, & more - and what companies & financial institutions must do to drive #sustainability.
Watch here: spott.org/esg-training...
Our free video covers key risks - #deforestation, land rights, #traceability, climate, & more - and what companies & financial institutions must do to drive #sustainability.
Watch here: spott.org/esg-training...
None of the 24 #NaturalRubber companies disclose all names & locations of industrial plantation suppliers — the easiest to trace.
To meet #EUDR & #deforestation-free goals, companies must:
🔎 Trace | 🗺️ Map | 📊 Monitor | ✅ Verify
Read the full story: www.spott.org/news/tyre-co...
To meet #EUDR & #deforestation-free goals, companies must:
🔎 Trace | 🗺️ Map | 📊 Monitor | ✅ Verify
Read the full story: www.spott.org/news/tyre-co...
April 2, 2025 at 8:27 AM
None of the 24 #NaturalRubber companies disclose all names & locations of industrial plantation suppliers — the easiest to trace.
To meet #EUDR & #deforestation-free goals, companies must:
🔎 Trace | 🗺️ Map | 📊 Monitor | ✅ Verify
Read the full story: www.spott.org/news/tyre-co...
To meet #EUDR & #deforestation-free goals, companies must:
🔎 Trace | 🗺️ Map | 📊 Monitor | ✅ Verify
Read the full story: www.spott.org/news/tyre-co...
Only 4 out of 28 #NaturalRubber companies (14.3%) publicly disclose evidence of monitoring #deforestation in their supply chains.
🔗 www.spott.org/news/tyre-co...
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March 28, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Only 4 out of 28 #NaturalRubber companies (14.3%) publicly disclose evidence of monitoring #deforestation in their supply chains.
🔗 www.spott.org/news/tyre-co...
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🔗 www.spott.org/news/tyre-co...
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New @zslofficial.bsky.social research reveals only 1 out of 28 #NaturalRubber companies reports the percentage of independently verified #deforestation-free supply. That’s just 4% of the sector.
Read the full findings here: www.spott.org/natural-rubb...
Read the full findings here: www.spott.org/natural-rubb...
March 27, 2025 at 2:36 PM
New @zslofficial.bsky.social research reveals only 1 out of 28 #NaturalRubber companies reports the percentage of independently verified #deforestation-free supply. That’s just 4% of the sector.
Read the full findings here: www.spott.org/natural-rubb...
Read the full findings here: www.spott.org/natural-rubb...
New SPOTT assessment out now 🌳
From food lorries to ambulances, tyres move the world — but is their production costing us our forests?
Only 1 of 12 major tyre companies reports any verified deforestation-free rubber. The rest? Still off-track.
Read the full story: www.spott.org/news/tyre-co...
From food lorries to ambulances, tyres move the world — but is their production costing us our forests?
Only 1 of 12 major tyre companies reports any verified deforestation-free rubber. The rest? Still off-track.
Read the full story: www.spott.org/news/tyre-co...
March 26, 2025 at 11:44 AM
New SPOTT assessment out now 🌳
From food lorries to ambulances, tyres move the world — but is their production costing us our forests?
Only 1 of 12 major tyre companies reports any verified deforestation-free rubber. The rest? Still off-track.
Read the full story: www.spott.org/news/tyre-co...
From food lorries to ambulances, tyres move the world — but is their production costing us our forests?
Only 1 of 12 major tyre companies reports any verified deforestation-free rubber. The rest? Still off-track.
Read the full story: www.spott.org/news/tyre-co...
On #ForestDay, remember that forests are biodiversity hotspots, carbon sinks and vital to sustainable value chains.
Learn how to operationalise deforestation-free sourcing on our free Zero Deforestation training here: www.spott.org/esg-training...
Learn how to operationalise deforestation-free sourcing on our free Zero Deforestation training here: www.spott.org/esg-training...
Short Thematic Guide Training Video Series - SPOTT.org
ZSL's free short training videos covering essential ESG topics – from traceability and zero-deforestation, to FPIC and Gender, learn more today!
www.spott.org
March 21, 2025 at 4:08 PM
On #ForestDay, remember that forests are biodiversity hotspots, carbon sinks and vital to sustainable value chains.
Learn how to operationalise deforestation-free sourcing on our free Zero Deforestation training here: www.spott.org/esg-training...
Learn how to operationalise deforestation-free sourcing on our free Zero Deforestation training here: www.spott.org/esg-training...
How do you use SPOTT? We want to hear from you!
Whether for #ESG risk assessments, benchmarking, investment decisions, or research, your feedback helps us improve.
Take our short survey & shape the future of SPOTT!
🔗 forms.office.com/e/mDzZvDFDaC
Whether for #ESG risk assessments, benchmarking, investment decisions, or research, your feedback helps us improve.
Take our short survey & shape the future of SPOTT!
🔗 forms.office.com/e/mDzZvDFDaC
March 18, 2025 at 10:31 AM
How do you use SPOTT? We want to hear from you!
Whether for #ESG risk assessments, benchmarking, investment decisions, or research, your feedback helps us improve.
Take our short survey & shape the future of SPOTT!
🔗 forms.office.com/e/mDzZvDFDaC
Whether for #ESG risk assessments, benchmarking, investment decisions, or research, your feedback helps us improve.
Take our short survey & shape the future of SPOTT!
🔗 forms.office.com/e/mDzZvDFDaC
Do you know where your products come from?
#Traceability is key to #ESG risk management & responsible sourcing. Without it, companies face exposure to #deforestation & unethical supply chains.
Watch our ESG training video to learn more: www.spott.org/esg-training...
#Traceability is key to #ESG risk management & responsible sourcing. Without it, companies face exposure to #deforestation & unethical supply chains.
Watch our ESG training video to learn more: www.spott.org/esg-training...
Short Thematic Guide Training Video Series - SPOTT.org
ZSL's free short training videos covering essential ESG topics – from traceability and zero-deforestation, to FPIC and Gender, learn more today!
www.spott.org
March 17, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Do you know where your products come from?
#Traceability is key to #ESG risk management & responsible sourcing. Without it, companies face exposure to #deforestation & unethical supply chains.
Watch our ESG training video to learn more: www.spott.org/esg-training...
#Traceability is key to #ESG risk management & responsible sourcing. Without it, companies face exposure to #deforestation & unethical supply chains.
Watch our ESG training video to learn more: www.spott.org/esg-training...