Global Platform for Sustainable Natural Rubber (GPSNR)

Global Platform for Sustainable Natural Rubber (GPSNR)

Mission

Enhance sustainability and ethical practices within the natural rubber industry

Goals

Founded in 2019, the Global Platform for Sustainable Natural Rubber (GPSNR) emerged as a Collective Action focused on enhancing sustainability and ethical practices within the natural rubber industry. Starting as an idea championed by several companies and NGOs, GPSNR has now enlisted almost 60% of the global natural rubber value chain as members.

Activities

Given that a substantial 85% of global natural rubber originates from smallholders in Asia, GPSNR recognizes the pressing need for sustainable practices. Their mission centers on elevating both the socioeconomic and environmental aspects of the natural rubber value chain. Member companies are committed to the GPSNR Policy Framework, which embeds principles supporting ecosystems, human rights, community well-being, and production efficiency. The initiative also places a strong emphasis on supply chain transparency and is developing systems for thorough assessment and traceability.

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Start Year

Status

  • active
    The initiative or project is currently being worked on.

Countries Operations

    Countries Host

    Scope

    • global
      Initiative that is explicitly global in focus and mandate - i.e. not pertaining to specific countries.

    Industry

    Stakeholders

    • Private sector
      Privately owned commercial (for-profit) entities of all sizes, including SMEs
    • Civil society
      non-governmental organisations (national or international), foundations funded by private entities, faith-based organisations, Professional associations, Industry associations, Chambers of Commerce, Local Global Compact Networks

    Type

    • Engagement-focused initiative
      Joint declarations of intent, Joint capacity and learning initiatives, Industry-specific working groups, Joint events/awareness raising, Joint activities and integrity tools
    • Standard-setting initiative
      Codes of conduct, Industry/country anti-corruption policies/compliance standards, Self-assessments tools and mechanisms/methodologies, Implementation tools

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