… In 2014, the four largest palm oil trading companiessigned an agreement to end deforestation, development of peat … Indonesia had established infrastructure to mill, refine, and export the substance. However, oil palm cultivation had created social tensions as many rural inhabitants claimed …
… While the use of palm oil has been documented since ancient times, it is only in the past few decades … 2000s, palm oil had become the most heavily traded edible oil in the world. Golden Agri Resources (GAR) has been in the forefront of this palm oil boom in Indonesia. Founded in 1996 … had made Indonesia the world’s leading exporter of crude palm oil. The palm oil boom, however, concerned environmentalists. Palm oil plantations had been carved out of precious …
… Palm oil is everywhere. Not only is it in the news, it is also an ingredient in roughly half of the products we buy. However, it is not something that consumers can easily spot or screen for. When, in June … was placed under increased scrutiny. In addition to being used as a cooking oil, it is in our cookies, ourshampoos, and is used as a biofuel. As a versatile plant with efficient, …
… Standing at water’s edge, Marina Bay Sands (MBS) annually attracted 45 million visitors who … company, Las VegasSands Corp., had worked hard to make operations and facilities more resource-efficient. The resort had garnered a Green Mark Platinum Award and was actively … more sustainable. Was the resort on the right path? What projectsshould MBS prioritize and howshould they make decisions? Howshould MBS market its green event packages to consumers, …
… The Yale Farm was founded in 2003 by a group of students who wished to see the dining hallsserve more … and helped inspire the Yale Dining Hall to move toward more organic and locally grown food sources (though the vast majority of the food comes from sources other than the Yale Farm). Within a few years the founding group had expanded beyond …
… In 2017, Conservation International (CI) and Hewlett-Packard (HPQ), which had collaborated on building a … being incorporated into a free, public, cloud-based website called Wildlife Insights. CI, however, anticipated that scientists, governments, NGOs, businesses, and landowners might … its costs. CI confronted a number of important questions in trying to implement their plan. Howshould CI determine pricing for the software while advancing its objectives as a …
… Andrea Illy is CEO of the global premium coffee company that bears his family’s name. As one might … operation – they have minor contact with the roasters or customers and no knowledge of how their crops get translated into the cup. This disadvantages not only the grower but also the consumer – coffee sourced from good quality beans is hard to find. lly believes that the solution to the sad …
… Throughout the world, Cummins Inc. meant diesels. The company designed, manufactured, distributed, and serviced diesel … of Conduct, and Supplier Code of Conduct, all based on the company’s Vision Statement: "Making people's lives better by unleashing the power of Cummins." Cummins had driven its … might be in order. The questions facing Chapman came down to the company’s core values: How could Cummins’ stance as a leader in meeting air quality standards mesh with the complex …
… Pepsi has a new challenge. In 2007, PepsiCo became the first consumer company to use the Carbon … the company continues its carbon footprinting in its North America Beverages division. However, while PepsiCo recognizes the importance of measuring its carbon emissions - from … the company continues its carbon footprinting in its North America Beverages division. However, while PepsiCo recognizes the importance of measuring its carbon emissions - from …
… In early 2014 Alcoa announced that Ford's F-150 pick-up trucks, the best-selling vehicles in the U.S., would use aluminum1 rather … automakers follow Ford’s lead? Would aluminum vehicles gain a foothold outside the U.S.? How would steelmakers respond to losses in the auto market? Would carbon composites create a … automakers follow Ford’s lead? Would aluminum vehicles gain a foothold outside the U.S.? How would steelmakers respond to losses in the auto market? Would carbon composites create a …