Palm Oil

Indonesia experienced the lowest deforestation rates in 20 years, the figures from Chain Reaction Research reveal

A new analysis by WRI has calculated the precise role of seven major agricultural commodities in driving global tree cover loss, but what can be done to turn back the tide?

Most firms in palm oil supply chain - including major consumer goods giants - still do not report basic information on how they are monitoring deforestation, wildlife conservation charity finds

Voluntary industry commitments in consumer goods sector have struggled to make a dent in deforestation rates, CDP research suggests, furthering the case for regulatory action

But confectionery giant warns businesses need to work together to fix 'broken' palm oil supply chains that further destruction of tropical forests

Government unveils proposals designed to help curb deforestation linked to demand for forest-related products from UK consumers

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

Global Resource Initiative (GRI) taskforce also says UK has 'unparalleled opportunities' to green its supply chains as it seeks new global trade deals

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

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