Current Initiatives
Reducing soy-related deforestation in Brazil through due diligence
Developing a new Due Diligence & Risk Assessment system to tackle deforestation in Brazil caused by soy production.
Carton Recycling Investment Programme
An EPR compliant used beverage carton collection service pilot in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
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Planaflor
The national sustainable development plan for Brazil promoting environmental, economic and social assets from the effective implementation of the Brazilian Forest Code.
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Responsible Commodities Facility Environmental Committee Coordination
BVRio is the coordinating organisation of the independent Environmental Committee of the Responsible Commodities Facility (RCF) made up of the biggest names in global conservation efforts.
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Fishing for Litter in Guanabara Bay
A team of fishers are removing an estimated 100 tons of plastic waste from Guanabara Bay in Rio de Janeiro in their traditional fishing boats, during 2022. Their plastic catch is being registered and monitored through BVRio’s KOLEKT app.
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Timber Trade Due Diligence and Risk Assessment Tools
BVRio’s automated due diligence and risk assessment system offers a quick and safe assessment of the risk of illegality of timber lots for timber buyers.
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Responsible Timber Exchange
Our online negotiations platform, integrated with a Due Diligence and Risk Assessment system. Source legal and sustainable timber products from all over the world, meeting the requirements of the UK (UKTR) and European Union (EUTR) and the US (Lacey Act), and contributing to the FLEGT Action Plan.
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Climate Governance for Rondônia
BVRio is the executing partner for the local work of the Climate Governance for Rondônia project. After successfully concluding the first phase, the second phase of is to develop public agendas and participatory instruments for state climate governance.
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PREVENT Waste Alliance pilot project
The project delivers social and environmental benefit to communities in Brazil and Mexico as part of an international consortium set up to tackle plastic waste.
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