Governance & Integrity
Restore the Legacy Rainforest Conservation Foundation
Restore the Legacy is a rainforest conservation organisation dedicated to restoring tropical ecosystems, supporting regenerative land-use systems, and working with communities to protect biodiversity.
Meaningful nature conservation requires more than planting trees or launching projects. It requires transparency, ethical governance, and responsible stewardship of resources.
As a Dutch ANBI foundation, Restore the Legacy operates under strict transparency and governance principles.
To ensure accountability to partners, donors, communities, and the ecosystems we work to protect, the organisation maintains a comprehensive framework of policies and operational guidelines.
These policies define how we manage partnerships, protect environmental integrity, handle financial resources, and safeguard data and communities.
Below you can explore the governance framework that supports Restore the Legacy’s mission to deliver real-world rainforest restoration and ecosystem protection.
Ethics & Governance
These policies define the ethical standards and governance principles that guide Restore the Legacy’s work as a nature conservation foundation.
Defines how ethical decisions are made and how corruption risks are addressed when operating in international environmental contexts.
Outlines the standards of respectful and professional behaviour expected from individuals involved in Restore the Legacy’s activities.
Ensures transparency when personal, financial, or professional interests could influence organisational decisions.
Provides a safe and confidential mechanism for reporting concerns related to misconduct, unethical behaviour, or governance risks.
Establishes principles to protect the dignity, safety, and wellbeing of individuals and communities connected to our conservation projects.
Partnerships & Funding Integrity
Effective rainforest restoration projects rely on responsible partnerships and transparent funding structures. These policies guide how Restore the Legacy collaborates with donors, companies, and institutional partners.
Defines the principles under which donations and philanthropic contributions are accepted.
Explains how potential partners and funding sources are evaluated to ensure alignment with environmental and ethical values.
Outlines how companies can support environmental restoration initiatives while maintaining scientific independence and transparency.
Explains how financial contributions support rainforest restoration, community initiatives, and research activities.
Provides guidance on exceptional circumstances where donation refunds may be considered.
Environmental Integrity
Restore the Legacy is committed to responsible and scientifically grounded ecosystem restoration.
These policies ensure that environmental initiatives contribute to long-term ecological health rather than short-term environmental claims.
Defines principles for responsible rainforest restoration, biodiversity protection, and transparent environmental communication.
Data Protection & Digital Responsibility
Protecting information is essential to maintaining trust with partners, donors, and communities.
These policies guide how Restore the Legacy manages organisational data, digital infrastructure, and responsible technology use.
Defines responsible use of AI tools while protecting sensitive organisational and partner data.
Establishes principles for protecting digital systems and preventing unauthorised access.
Explains how organisational information and personal data are stored and managed over time.
Financial & Operational Management
Responsible financial management ensures that resources contribute effectively to nature conservation and rainforest restoration projects.
Defines principles for responsible management of institutional and philanthropic grants.
Outlines how suppliers and service providers are selected in a fair, transparent, and responsible manner.
Website Policies
These policies explain how the Restore the Legacy website operates and how visitor data is handled.
Explains how personal data is collected and processed in accordance with GDPR/AVG regulations.
Describes how cookies are used on the website and how visitors can manage their preferences.
Defines the terms under which visitors may access and use the Restore the Legacy website.
Legal & Regulatory Framework
Restore the Legacy operates as a Dutch ANBI foundation (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling) and follows applicable Dutch and European legal frameworks related to governance, transparency, financial administration, and data protection.
These external references provide context for the regulatory standards and legal frameworks that inform the organisation’s governance and operations.
Explains the legal framework for ANBI organisations in the Netherlands, including transparency requirements, governance obligations, and the tax deductibility of donations.
European Union regulation governing the collection, use, and protection of personal data within the EU.
Legal framework governing foundations in the Netherlands, including governance and organisational responsibilities.
International framework addressing bribery and corruption in international business transactions.
Global anti-corruption treaty establishing international standards for transparency and accountability.
Sustainability & Impact Reporting Frameworks
Some partners and organisations supporting Restore the Legacy integrate environmental impact data generated through our projects into their sustainability reporting and disclosure activities. Many companies and institutions increasingly incorporate real-world environmental data into their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting.
The following frameworks represent widely used international standards and regulatory frameworks that organisations may use to disclose sustainability performance and environmental impact.
European Union legislation requiring large companies to disclose environmental, social, and governance impacts, risks, and opportunities as part of their annual reporting.
The reporting standards developed under the CSRD that define how organisations report sustainability information, including environmental and biodiversity impacts.
European classification system defining which economic activities can be considered environmentally sustainable.
Globally recognised sustainability reporting standards used by organisations to disclose environmental, social, and governance performance.
International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB – IFRS Sustainability Standards)
Industry-specific sustainability disclosure standards widely used by companies and investors to evaluate environmental and social performance.
Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)
Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD)
International standards that guide environmental management systems and sustainability practices within organisations.
Provides globally recognised scientific guidance and principles for biodiversity conservation and ecosystem restoration.
Supports international cooperation and policy development related to environmental protection and ecosystem restoration.
Questions?
If you have questions regarding Restore the Legacy’s governance framework or any of the policies listed above, please contact: contact@restorethelegacy.world