How can a due diligence system based on no gross deforestation help reduce environmental impacts associated with UK supply chains?

Tender description

WWF aims to assess the overall impact due to UK commodity supply chains on the environment in key producer countries and estimate the extent to which a due diligence system based on no gross deforestation and no land conversion instead of producer country laws could help to avoid further impacts. Proposals should include: • relevant background of the supplier/consultant(s) involved, CVs of consultants who will participate in the project; • organization's missions and previous experience with similar projects; • a brief overview of your organisations environmental and social activities of the proposing organisation; • a detailed description of the proposed methods; • detailed timeline for delivery by no later than 1st April 2021; • cost estimate for the project to include the daily rate, the number of days/breakdown of cost by task/milestone. Please inform total costs before and after VAT. Please also include any applicable charity discounts you may offer. The proposal should be no longer than 5 or 6 pages plus CVs and other information on the organisation's policies. Closing date to submit proposals: 5th February 2021 Contact person: Jessica Fonseca da Silva, jfonsecadasilva@wwf.org.uk