Palm Oil

Announcements come as Asia Pulp and Paper defends criticism over its Forest Conservation Policy

Campaign group SumOfUs attacks Pepsico's 'irresponsible palm oil sourcing policy'

New CDP Forests report highlights rise in businesses pledging to end deforestation in their supply chains, but says more work is now needed to make good on those commitments

US algae-based biofuel pioneer reveals how it is expanding to deliver alternatives to vegetable oils that are good for your cholesterol and your carbon footprint

"Too many UK firms have delivered ever-more-grandiloquent panegyrics to the glories of the rainforest - while doing precious little to actually protect them"

In 2010 Nestlé made a public commitment to have no association with deforestation - Benjamin Ware, Nestlé’s manager of responsible sourcing, explains how the multinational is working towards that goal

Justine Greening underlines the government's commitment to helping communities around the world phase out deforestation

Governments and businesses across the world are working to arrest the loss of forests, but financial and political barriers remain

Greenpeace's Andy Tait says companies should commit to traceable supply chains, but remember it is just a means to an end

Investors welcome commitment but call for Bunge to set deadline for delivering sustainable palm oil