On March 30 2020, the Global Resource Initiative (GRI) Final Recommendations Report and Executive Summary was published. Efeca led the GRI secretariat, as facilitators and lead authors. The Global Resource Initiative (GRI) aims to ensure that the UK’s global commodity supply chain footprint on land, natural resources and ecosystems is sustainable, avoids deforestation and other […]

As part of our palm oil programme of support to the UK industry, Efeca recently published a newsletter and five briefing notes on palm oil sustainability certification schemes including RSPO, ISPO, MSPO, NDPE and ISCC. The schemes all have different criteria and vary in their impact to date. RSPO is a global, multistakeholder initiative on […]

Efeca is pleased to present its inaugural Communication on Progress (COP) covering the period from February 2019 to February 2020, aligning with the standards outlined by the UN Global Compact. This report marks an important milestone for Emily Fripp & Associates Ltd, trading as Efeca, reflecting our ongoing commitment to uphold the UN Global Compact’s […]

As part of the UK’s wider Partnerships for Forests Programme, Efeca was Secretariat to the Global Resource Initiative (GRI), launched by the government in 2019. The ambition of the GRI was to establish the UK as a leader on supply chain sustainability. It sought to ensure that the UK’s global commodity supply chain footprint on […]

As part of our palm oil support programme for the UK industry, Efeca recently published a briefing note on the implications of changes to the Renewable Energy Directive (RED) on palm oil biofuels. Over the past two years, the EU has renegotiated the Renewable Energy Directive (RED) as part of its broader Clean Energy Package. […]

As part of our palm oil support programme for the UK industry, Efeca recently released a briefing note exploring lesser known tropical oils as potential sustainable alternatives for palm oil. With growing awareness of the sustainability challenges associated with palm oil production, there is rising interest in identifying alternative oils that can serve as sustainable […]

The UK Roundtable on Sourcing Sustainable Palm Oil’s Annual Progress Report measures the UK’s progress towards meeting the 2020 Amsterdam Commitment to source 100% sustainable palm oil within Europe Efeca have published the UK Roundtable on Sourcing Sustainable Palm Oil’s 2018 Annual Progress Report. The report presents the overall figure for the amount of Certified […]

The UK Roundtable on Sustainable Soya has published the 2019 Annual Progress Report with an update on meeting the Roundtable’s goals. The report builds on a baseline study completed in 2018, as part of the launch of the UK RT and sets out our current understanding of the UK soya footprint in terms of volumes, […]

London, UK (30 September, 2019) – The recent New York Declaration on Forests Report published for the UN Climate Action Summit shows that deforestation has accelerated over the last 5 years despite sustainability pledges that have been made by countries and companies. This calls for a substantial shift in approach from business, government, and civil […]

Efeca is pleased to announce the official launch of the Global Resource Initiative (GRI), marked by its inaugural Taskforce meeting on 18th July 2019 at RSA House in London. Integral to the UK’s 25 Year Environment Plan, the GRI highlights the government’s commitment to reducing its global environmental impact through heightened sustainability and the advocacy […]

With the support of the UK Roundtable on Sustainable Soya, eight of the largest UK supermarkets –Tesco, Asda, Lidl UK, Co-Op, Waitrose, Marks and Spencer, Aldi UK and Sainsbury’s have taken a major step forward in greening their supply chains, by publishing their action plans to deliver sustainable soya to the UK market. These retailers […]

Efeca has recently been commissioned by The University Caterers Organisation (TUCO) to produce a concise report detailing the credentials of TUCO’s palm oil suppliers, aimed at supporting TUCO in achieving RSPO group accreditation. In the initial assessment phase involving 120 suppliers, Efeca found a concerning trend: a significant majority lacked publicly available statements or policies […]

Efeca recently collaborated with IPE Tripleline to assess the visibility of gender across the Sustainability and Resilience research portfolio for the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA). Based in Stockholm, Efeca delivered a comprehensive half-day workshop titled “Why Gender Matters,” aimed at increasing awareness and implementation of gender mainstreaming within research projects. This session was […]

Efeca is delighted to have supported Chester, who have just been officially confirmed the world’s first Sustainable Palm Oil City.  The initiative was led by Chester Zoo and was featured on the BBC programme Inside Out North West in March 2019. The BBC programme explored the issues surrounding sustainable palm oil and what action the […]

Efeca’s recent briefing note on palm and palm kernel oil use in the oleochemical sector provides a comprehensive overview of the current landscape and challenges facing the UK industry. The oleochemical sector plays a crucial role in producing ingredients for a wide range of products, including personal care and cleaning items. Central to this process […]

Influenced by our company’s strong ethics and values, Efeca is pleased to announce its approval as a signatory to the UN Global Compact. This significant commitment aligns Efeca with the UN Global Compact’s Ten Principles, covering human rights, labour standards, environmental stewardship, and anti-corruption measures. Integrating these principles into our strategy, culture, and daily operations […]

Free webinar on the alternatives to palm oil  Efeca will host a free webinar, scheduled for Tuesday, 4th December 2018 at 11am. This webinar aims to educate stakeholders on the sustainability issues surrounding oils and fats, providing insights into viable alternatives to palm oil. Interested participants are invited to contact us to register. Encouraging certified sustainable […]

Since 2009, the UK has seen a nearly six-fold increase in purchases of certified sustainable palm oil.  In October 2018, Efeca shared the results of the UK Roundtable on Sourcing Sustainable Palm Oil Annual Progress Report with the UK roundtable.  We are delighted to now share our report with everyone.  The report shows a general […]

UK Roundtable on Sustainable Soya: Baseline report (October, 2018) The Baseline Report on the consumption of soya in the UK was written by Efeca for and on behalf of the UK Roundtable on Sustainable Soya (Roundtable), an industry led group which aims to accelerate progress towards a secure, resilient supply of sustainable soya to the […]

Background In the summer of 2017 major UK companies and industry associations, from commodity traders to retailers asked for government support in convening the soya industry to address growing concerns about the link between soya and tropical deforestation and conversion of native vegetation. Considerable efforts have been made to halt deforestation, through global-leading environmental legislation such […]

Chester Zoo, MPs, leaders from the UK food industry, NGOs and key players in the sustainable palm oil industry will gather in Westminster on June 13th to launch a campaign to inspire wider use of sustainable palm oil and tackle the deforestation from unsustainable palm oil production. As event partner, Efeca is supporting Chester Zoo […]