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
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...
These samples will be used in lab testing and spatial modelling to trace timber back to its origin – down to a subnational level.
This helps companies and regulators meet due diligence requirements under #EUDR and other laws.
www.zsl.org/news-and-eve...
This helps companies and regulators meet due diligence requirements under #EUDR and other laws.
www.zsl.org/news-and-eve...
August 21, 2025 at 4:26 PM
These samples will be used in lab testing and spatial modelling to trace timber back to its origin – down to a subnational level.
This helps companies and regulators meet due diligence requirements under #EUDR and other laws.
www.zsl.org/news-and-eve...
This helps companies and regulators meet due diligence requirements under #EUDR and other laws.
www.zsl.org/news-and-eve...
Lots of palm oil, forestry and rubber companies operate in orangutan habitat.
But results show weak corporate transparency on forest protection and biodiversity.
Donate today to help us keep them accountable: donate.zsl.org/spott/ #WorldOrangutanDay
But results show weak corporate transparency on forest protection and biodiversity.
Donate today to help us keep them accountable: donate.zsl.org/spott/ #WorldOrangutanDay
August 19, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Lots of palm oil, forestry and rubber companies operate in orangutan habitat.
But results show weak corporate transparency on forest protection and biodiversity.
Donate today to help us keep them accountable: donate.zsl.org/spott/ #WorldOrangutanDay
But results show weak corporate transparency on forest protection and biodiversity.
Donate today to help us keep them accountable: donate.zsl.org/spott/ #WorldOrangutanDay
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/
This activity is funded by the UK Government through the Darwin Initiative ✨
July 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM
This activity is funded by the UK Government through the Darwin Initiative ✨
Once finalised, these tools will help tackle deforestation, protect biodiversity, strengthen legal compliance, and support communities and climate goals.
Operators and local communities are helping shape the tools to ensure they’re practical, fair and effective!
Operators and local communities are helping shape the tools to ensure they’re practical, fair and effective!
July 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Once finalised, these tools will help tackle deforestation, protect biodiversity, strengthen legal compliance, and support communities and climate goals.
Operators and local communities are helping shape the tools to ensure they’re practical, fair and effective!
Operators and local communities are helping shape the tools to ensure they’re practical, fair and effective!
The tools being tested include a new Operational Guide and a Monitoring and Evaluation grid, both designed to strengthen the way forestry activities are assessed, implemented and audited.
July 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM
The tools being tested include a new Operational Guide and a Monitoring and Evaluation grid, both designed to strengthen the way forestry activities are assessed, implemented and audited.
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...
To stay credible, the taxonomy must be science-based and inclusive. We call for:
✔ Stronger DNSH/MSS criteria
✔ Independent evaluators
✔ Regular public reviews
✔ Clear mitigation disclosures
It must guide a real transition - not legitimise #greenwashing.
www.facebook.com/watch/?v=122...
✔ Stronger DNSH/MSS criteria
✔ Independent evaluators
✔ Regular public reviews
✔ Clear mitigation disclosures
It must guide a real transition - not legitimise #greenwashing.
www.facebook.com/watch/?v=122...
July 9, 2025 at 12:31 PM
To stay credible, the taxonomy must be science-based and inclusive. We call for:
✔ Stronger DNSH/MSS criteria
✔ Independent evaluators
✔ Regular public reviews
✔ Clear mitigation disclosures
It must guide a real transition - not legitimise #greenwashing.
www.facebook.com/watch/?v=122...
✔ Stronger DNSH/MSS criteria
✔ Independent evaluators
✔ Regular public reviews
✔ Clear mitigation disclosures
It must guide a real transition - not legitimise #greenwashing.
www.facebook.com/watch/?v=122...
At a public seminar, @zslofficial.bsky.social and partners flagged risks:
🔴 Weak Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) & Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS)
🔴 Activities qualifying as ‘green’ despite environmental harm
🔴 Missing links to #biodiversity, supply chains & #climate adaptation
🔴 Weak Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) & Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS)
🔴 Activities qualifying as ‘green’ despite environmental harm
🔴 Missing links to #biodiversity, supply chains & #climate adaptation
July 9, 2025 at 12:31 PM
At a public seminar, @zslofficial.bsky.social and partners flagged risks:
🔴 Weak Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) & Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS)
🔴 Activities qualifying as ‘green’ despite environmental harm
🔴 Missing links to #biodiversity, supply chains & #climate adaptation
🔴 Weak Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) & Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS)
🔴 Activities qualifying as ‘green’ despite environmental harm
🔴 Missing links to #biodiversity, supply chains & #climate adaptation
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...
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...
To stay viable and climate-resilient, rubber companies must reduce emissions, protect forests and increase transparency.
Explore the data summary here: www.spott.org/natural-rubb...
(5/5)
Explore the data summary here: www.spott.org/natural-rubb...
(5/5)
April 11, 2025 at 2:08 PM
To stay viable and climate-resilient, rubber companies must reduce emissions, protect forests and increase transparency.
Explore the data summary here: www.spott.org/natural-rubb...
(5/5)
Explore the data summary here: www.spott.org/natural-rubb...
(5/5)
In 2024, extreme heat and floods hit key producers like Thailand & China — reducing rubber yields and driving prices to a 13-year high.
The #ClimateCrisis isn’t coming — it’s already disrupting supply chains.
(4/5)
The #ClimateCrisis isn’t coming — it’s already disrupting supply chains.
(4/5)
April 11, 2025 at 2:08 PM
In 2024, extreme heat and floods hit key producers like Thailand & China — reducing rubber yields and driving prices to a 13-year high.
The #ClimateCrisis isn’t coming — it’s already disrupting supply chains.
(4/5)
The #ClimateCrisis isn’t coming — it’s already disrupting supply chains.
(4/5)
This slow progress is deeply concerning as @ipcc.bsky.social urges action to limit global temperature rise to 1.5–2°C 🌡️
The window to align with climate goals is closing fast.
(3/5)
The window to align with climate goals is closing fast.
(3/5)
April 11, 2025 at 2:08 PM
This slow progress is deeply concerning as @ipcc.bsky.social urges action to limit global temperature rise to 1.5–2°C 🌡️
The window to align with climate goals is closing fast.
(3/5)
The window to align with climate goals is closing fast.
(3/5)
Targets to cut #GHG emissions must be publicly disclosed and:
✅ Cover all natural rubber operations
✅ Include at least Scope 1 & 2 emissions
✅ Specify a baseline, reduction % & timeline
Without these, it's hard to measure progress or hold companies accountable.
(2/5)
✅ Cover all natural rubber operations
✅ Include at least Scope 1 & 2 emissions
✅ Specify a baseline, reduction % & timeline
Without these, it's hard to measure progress or hold companies accountable.
(2/5)
April 11, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Targets to cut #GHG emissions must be publicly disclosed and:
✅ Cover all natural rubber operations
✅ Include at least Scope 1 & 2 emissions
✅ Specify a baseline, reduction % & timeline
Without these, it's hard to measure progress or hold companies accountable.
(2/5)
✅ Cover all natural rubber operations
✅ Include at least Scope 1 & 2 emissions
✅ Specify a baseline, reduction % & timeline
Without these, it's hard to measure progress or hold companies accountable.
(2/5)
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...
(1/5)
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...
(1/5)
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...
(1/5)
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...
(1/5)
Average SPOTT scores – GPSNR vs. non-members:
🟢 GPSNR members: 56.5%
🟢 Non-members: 27.1%
Why?
GPSNR membership requires public disclosure of a #sustainability policy aligned to its framework. Companies that don't comply risk expulsion.
(2/2)
🟢 GPSNR members: 56.5%
🟢 Non-members: 27.1%
Why?
GPSNR membership requires public disclosure of a #sustainability policy aligned to its framework. Companies that don't comply risk expulsion.
(2/2)
April 11, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Average SPOTT scores – GPSNR vs. non-members:
🟢 GPSNR members: 56.5%
🟢 Non-members: 27.1%
Why?
GPSNR membership requires public disclosure of a #sustainability policy aligned to its framework. Companies that don't comply risk expulsion.
(2/2)
🟢 GPSNR members: 56.5%
🟢 Non-members: 27.1%
Why?
GPSNR membership requires public disclosure of a #sustainability policy aligned to its framework. Companies that don't comply risk expulsion.
(2/2)
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...
(1/2)
View the complete data here: www.spott.org/natural-rubb...
(1/2)
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...
(1/2)
View the complete data here: www.spott.org/natural-rubb...
(1/2)
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...
(1/2)
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...
(1/2)
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...
(1/2)
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...
(1/2)