The forests of the Gran Chaco in Paraguay continue to be the target of illegal deforestation, prompting one of the world’s last uncontacted Indigenous nations to reportedly reach out to express their concern over the continued encroachment by outsiders. In September 2020, an investigation by London-based NGO Earthsight exposed the link between the illegal clearances […]
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ASUNCION (Reuters) - Environmental group Earthsight said on Wednesday it has linked some of Europe’s largest carmakers to the deforestation of the Chaco, a dry forest region of Paraguay home to jaguars and one of the last uncontacted indigenous groups in the world.
The group said in a report that livestock companies have illegally logged lands of the Ayoreo Totobiegosode indigenous ethnic group, some of whose members live in voluntary isolation.
The livestock skin is used in leather upholstery of luxury vehicles sold by high-end European auto brands including BMW BMWG.DE, Jaguar and Land Rover, the group said.
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Jaguar: adapting to survive, or covering its tracks?
Following an emissions blunder costing millions, and accusations of using illegally deforested leather, the UK’s largest car manufacturer is doubling down on its Destination Zero agenda. But as its new CEO gets comfortable, Jaguar Land Rover will have to move beyond greenwashing.
. Circulor uses blockchain to increase transparency in supply chains; with a mix of GPS, biometrics and QR codes, it aids firms in tracing raw materials at every stage of the production process. It can reach and verify parts of automotive supply chains that are currently obscured.
Why Circulor, and why now? Apparently, this investment will see JLR sourcing its premium materials with greater transparency, and therefore with greater consideration for ethics and the environment – welfare, origin and regulatory compliance – in mind.
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