Unilever touts supply chain mapping pilot in fresh bid to tackle deforestation

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The project involves combining satellite imagery with geolocation data to build a more complete picture of the firm's supply chain

Unilever is to partner with US tech company Orbital Insight to help eliminate deforestation and other environmental threats in its agricultural supply chains, yesterday announcing a pilot project aimed...

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