From Systems to Standards: Aligning DCF Implementation with the Accountability Framework initiative

NOV

Wednesday, November 11

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

A webinar by Meridia and the Accountability Framework initiative (AFi)

About the webinar

Many companies have now built deforestation- and conversion-free (DCF) systems, including chain of custody and monitoring, reporting and verification processes. The question now is whether those systems are robust enough to support credible DCF claims.

In this webinar, Lead Samberg, from the AFi will set out the accountability criteria behind credible DCF implementation and what companies should look for when they assess their existing systems.

Camila Marques from Meridia will show what that assessment looks like in practice: how farm-level data is checked against DCF commitments, where gaps commonly arise, and how companies can address them.

Who should attend

Sustainability, procurement, traceability and compliance professionals who have already started implementing DCF systems and now want to evaluate, strengthen and communicate them.

Can't attend live? Register anyway and we'll send you the recording.

Speakers

Leah Samberg

Lead Scientist

Leah works as the Lead Scientist for the Accountability Framework initiative, a programme of the Rainforest Alliance. She heads the AFi’s work to develop and align practical tools, methods, and metrics for deforestation- and conversion-free supply chains, and to embed these broadly through diverse target-setting, monitoring, and accountability systems. Leah also leads the AFi’s work on land sector carbon emissions and engagements with carbon, climate, and nature initiatives.

Leah’s background is in agroecology and food systems. She holds a BA in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Dartmouth College and a PhD in Environmental Studies from the University of California, Santa Cruz.