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What programs/ initiatives does TIP have in place to support the sustainability of the natural rubber supply chain?

TIP helped set up the multi-stakeholder Global Platform for Sustainable Natural Rubber (GPSNR), which prioritizes standards and alignment, respect for human rights, protection of biodiversity and water resources, and transparency within the natural rubber supply chain. 

Its members, including rubber producers and suppliers, NGOs and OEMs, and others across the supply chain are contributing to programs GPSNR is implementing or developing to enable a sustainable natural rubber supply chain.

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