We reiterate the recommendation we made in our September 2021 report on The UK’s footprint on global biodiversity, which reflects that of the Global Resource Initiative Taskforce, that the UK Government should commence the process of setting an environmental footprint target with the aim of reducing the UK’s global environmental impact, including its deforestation footprint.

We reiterate the recommendation we made in our September 2021 report on The UK’s footprint on global biodiversity, which reflects that of the Global Resource Initiative Taskforce, that the UK Government should commence the process of setting an environmental footprint target with the aim of reducing the UK’s global environmental impact, including its deforestation footprint. Type: recommendation | Number: 3 | Paragraph: 23 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: The UK recognises that data disclosure plays a crucial role in supporting global efforts to protect forests and other ecosystems and is committed to promoting greater transparency including in the following ways. The UK’s Forest Risk Commodities scheme will necessitate the sharing of data between or