Summary
This report sets out to understand the business case for retailers to commit to and act on responsible sourcing of forest products, and shows that retailers see a clear link between responsible sourcing and business opportunities. It combines an extensive literature review with a survey of 54 retailers from 21 sectors and 20 countries. Follow-up interviews were conducted with representatives from retailers that have demonstrated long-term commitment to responsible sourcing of forest products - Bunnings, Kingfisher, IKEA and Migros.