As we work with our brand and producer partners to protect the world’s most vital forests, we encourage them to seek additional resources to address other critical issues that fall outside Canopy’s scope and expertise. This includes working with other specialized NGOs that are coordinating with governments and local organizations to make meaningful change and have the necessary expertise on issues ranging from land rights, water and energy use, health and safety, working conditions, labour practices, and equity and discrimination, among others.  In addressing these risks, we encourage our brand and producer partners to:

  •   Work with relevant third-party auditors.
  •   Contract independent methods of inquiry and assessment.
  •   Work with credible NGO partners in the field of concern.
  •   Insert contract conditions for suppliers to provide assurances.
  •   If unable to credibly assess, consider suspension of contracts until the issue is addressed.

We also encourage our brand and producer partners to monitor regulatory systems in the countries that are relevant to their markets, as we note that some countries have adopted new regulations recently that may affect import and export compliance.