The government has confirmed that it will mirror the EU’s approach in forthcoming new GB deforestation legislation. The intention is to require businesses with an annual turnover of more than £1 million that use various forest risk commodities, including soya, to carry out due diligence to ensure they are produced in compliance with relevant local laws. The businesses would need to ensure they establish a due diligence system, report on their activity and hold proof of this compliance by collecting geolocation data about the origin of the specific products. The government confirmed during London Climate Action Week in late-June that…