This Common Data Framework (CDF) is designed to promote alignment on the collection and reporting of emissions and deforestation data across global value chains.

The CDF focuses on the most critical areas for climate and nature impact: Scope 3 Category 1 emissions and deforestation-and conversion-free (DCF) sourcing. It provides a practical roadmap for retailers and suppliers alike, outlining:

• The most common use cases for emissions and deforestation data
• The appropriate granularity of data required to support each use case
• How to validate the data collected
• The key internal KPIs that drive progress
• How to select the right data platform partners to support implementation

By aligning leading retailers around common expectations, the Framework helps improve data quality, ease the reporting burden for suppliers, and unlock faster, more coordinated decarbonisation and nature protection across global value chains.

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