… However, it is not something that consumers can easily spot or screen for. When, in June 2015, France’s Ecology minister, Segolene Royal, called on her country to stop eating … and “deforestation-free” pledges at record rates, while on-the ground progress and the substance of those pledges remains to be seen. About this case In the following case … and “deforestation-free” pledges at record rates, while on-the ground progress and the substance of those pledges remains to be seen. About this case In the following case …
… government of Indonesia were calling upon the companies to withdraw their pledge. And the 2015 fire season was the worst in nearly two decades, as would-be oil palm growers set fire … support, Indonesia had established infrastructure to mill, refine, and export the substance. However, oil palm cultivation had created social tensions as many rural … it decided not to develop to uphold the pledge. All of these challenges could represent substantial hits to Wilmar's business if not handled correctly. For Greenpeace and other …
… GAR became the holding company for the family’s agribusinesses, including its Indonesian subsidiary PT SMART. The company has assembled an array of assets through the entire palm … palm oil standard that Greenpeace and other environmentalists believed would allow substantial deforestation. Worse still, the supply of RSPO-certified sustainable palm oil … consensus forged. GAR had committed to having all of its palm oil certified by the RSPO by 2015 and participating in the organization’s discussions. It was working with the Indonesian …
… differs from such an ideal. Coffee growers in most parts of the globe work at a barely subsistence level. One bad harvest (made all the more likely by the ravages of climate change) or a sudden decline in the commodity price of coffee can drop them below subsistence to hunger. Even in good times, growers have little incentive to improve their … differs from such an ideal. Coffee growers in most parts of the globe work at a barely subsistence level. One bad harvest (made all the more likely by the ravages of climate …
… educational programs, including lectures by well-known chefs, cooking demonstrations, and classes on sustainable agriculture. The Farm works with groups within the university and … educational programs, including lectures by well-known chefs, cooking demonstrations, and classes on sustainable agriculture. The Farm works with groups within the university and … educational programs, including lectures by well-known chefs, cooking demonstrations, and classes on sustainable agriculture. The Farm works with groups within the university and …