Greenpeace and RSPO engage in palm oil fire fight

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Campaign group argues retail giants need to step up efforts to ensure sustainable certified palm oil really is being produced in an environmentally responsible manner

The host of global consumer goods giants that have pledged to only purchase palm oil that is certified as sustainable have this week been accused of inadvertently "certifying destruction", after Greenpeace...

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