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Unilever touts supply chain mapping pilot in fresh bid to tackle deforestation
The project involves combining satellite imagery with geolocation data to build a more complete picture of the firm's supply chain
Mondelēz hails progress against deforestation across cocoa supply chain
US giant which owns Cadbury and Toblerone claims to have mapped almost all of its cocoa suppliers across Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire and Indonesia
PepsiCo applies strengthened palm oil rules to entire supply chain
Drinks giant developed new policy in partnership with the Rainforest Action Network and the International Labor Rights Forum (ILRF) In bid to guard against deforestation and labour rights abuses
Kellogg's strengthens palm oil and deforestation policies after consumer pressure
Cereal and snacks giant signs up independent auditor to oversee its palm oil supply chain efforts, and promises to work more closely with smallholders to boost efficiency
Global briefing: Alstom inks €100m German battery train deal
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Palm oil: Firms 'vastly underestimating' deforestation risk in Indonesia, CDP warns
Growing numbers of firms reporting involvement in Indonesian palm oil chain, but far too few are addressing risks posed by deforestation in region, according to new report
Study: 'Zero deforestation' palm oil policies struggling to tackle environmental impacts
Corporate sourcing policies are delivering only partial success in curbing deforestation for palm oil production in Indonesia, investigation finds
'Potential breakthrough': Palm oil giant Wilmar steps up 'no deforestation' efforts
World's largest palm oil trader, which had come under fire from Greenpeace, unveils palm oil supplier monitoring programme
Unilever and Veolia ink plastics recycling partnership
Two firms will work together to drive reuse and recycling for plastic waste, starting in India and Indonesia
Asian Games to showcase UK hydrogen bus technology
Partnership will see Ecubes Arcola showcase hydrogen vehicles and infrastructure at the forthcoming 2018 Asian Games
High street brands sign up to sustainable viscose plan amid pollution fears
Campaign group Changing Markets Foundation claims two viscose factories in Indonesia and India used by various UK fashion retailers are causing local air and water pollution
Asia's first corporate sustainability bond set to minimise forest-impact of Indonesian rubber production
Tropical Landscapes Finance Facility launches 'landmark' $95m sustainability bond with support from BNP Paribas
Unilever strikes Indonesia deal to firm up sustainable palm oil production
Consumer goods giant partners with Indonesian plantation firm PT Perkebunan Nusantara (PTPN) to accelerate zero deforestation standard palm oil production in the country
30,000 HSBC customers urge bank to stop financing deforestation
Greenpeace investigation slams HSBC for financing palm oil companies accused of destroying swathes of rainforest
From Indonesia to Brazil forest protection is being beefed up, but are businesses doing enough?
Major deforestation commitments from Indonesia and Brazil are encouraging, but two reports this week show how far many companies have to go to break ties with deforested land
Indonesia becomes latest major emitter to ratify Paris Agreement
Indonesian parliament votes overwhelmingly to ratify Paris Agreement, paving way for 41 per cent emissions cuts against business as usual
Five ways to lock in the transition to clean, resilient cities
Reports from IRENA and 100 Resilient Cities project outline key mechanisms cities can - and are - embracing to drive clean tech transition
Top palm oil producer sues green group over deforestation allegations
Malaysian palm giant, IOI, lost business after it was suspended from the Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil's certification scheme over deforestation allegations in Indonesia
Report: EU illegal timber crackdown delivering results
Independent evaluation concludes EU attempts to end imports of illegal timber are leading to improved forest governance
From Isle of Wight to Indonesia, dual boost for UK tidal power industry
Perpetuus Tidal Energy Centre plans for south coast offshore turbine array approved, as Atlantis unveils ambitious plans for Bali project
Are Asia's 'tiger economies' turning their backs on coal?
Falling demand for energy, surplus capacity and the growing momentum for climate action means Indonesia, China, Vietnam and India are expected to only build a fraction of their planned coal plants
Is Greenpeace's new mapping tool the key to helping firms tackle deforestation?
Tool displays crucial information on who controls land, making it easier for companies to act
Greenpeace reignites battle over corporate links to palm oil deforestation
New study accuses leading businesses of making scant progress towards delivering on high profile zero deforestation pledges
APP launches sustainable agroforestry education programme
Leading paper producer plans to support economic development of 500 villages surrounding its supply chain
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