Palm Oil
Mars claims its palm oil is deforestation-free after ditching hundreds of suppliers
But confectionery giant warns businesses need to work together to fix 'broken' palm oil supply chains that further destruction of tropical forests
New law could see UK firms fined for fuelling illegal deforestation
Government unveils proposals designed to help curb deforestation linked to demand for forest-related products from UK consumers
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
'Urgent priority': UK must tackle supply chain deforestation, government warned
Global Resource Initiative (GRI) taskforce also says UK has 'unparalleled opportunities' to green its supply chains as it seeks new global trade deals
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
'Turning a blind eye': Are global brands 'ignoring' deforestation?
Hundreds of major firms, including Amazon, BlackRock, and Tyson Foods, have no commitment to ending deforestation in their supply chains, Global Canopy claims
Consumer goods sector's 2020 deforestation goal 'impossible' to meet, CDP warns
Non-profit warns not enough concrete action being taken by consumer goods giants to tackle deforestation and commodity risk across their supply chains
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
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Investigators claim palm oil from "orangutan capital of the world" entered supply chains of major brands
Nestle, one of the firms named in the report, said it spoke with its supplier and they denied the NGO's findings
Are UK green standards becoming a bargaining chip in post-Brexit trade negotiations?
Malaysia's offer to UK of preferential trading terms if it breaks with EU palm oil standards after Brexit raises alarm bells for environmental experts
Global briefing: Brazil losing three football pitches of rainforest a minute
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Green business figures to lead UK sustainable supply chain taskforce
Independent Global Resource Initiative group to address deforestation and negative impacts driven by demand for palm oil, soya, beef, and other key commodities
CDP: Most major companies failing to report on deforestation risks
Seventy per cent of major firms did not report their land use impact to CDP, increasing likelihood of deforestation
Estée Lauder unveils sustainable palm oil scheme
Beauty giant partners with RSPO to work directly with Indonesian palm oil farmers
Neste CEO Peter Vanacker: 'We are not an oil refining company anymore'
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Selfridges fulfills palm-oil-free pledge nine months early
Luxury retailer's own-brand products are now completely free of palm oil
RSPO CEO: 'We will not be the silver bullet to stop deforestation'
The 'double-edged sword' of transparency looms large in Datuk Darrel Webber's job as chief of sustainable palm oil body RSPO - can he deliver progress fast enough to outpace a growing consumer backlash?
RSPO revokes Indonesian food giant's membership from sustainable palm oil group
Palm oil company PT Salim Ivomas Pratama Tbk, owned by food giant Indofood, was the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil's fourth largest member
Plastics, palm oil, and veganism: How prepared are consumer goods firms for climate risk?
CDP report shows that actions to capitalise on greener consumer trends can boost revenues while also tackling physical climate risks
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
WHO compares palm oil industry lobbying to tobacco and alcohol
Explosive study suggests there are 'many parallels' between tactics used by palm oil industry and tobacco and alcohol lobby
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