Palm Oil
Unilever invests in biotech alternatives to palm oil for greener cleaning
A new $120m venture with Genomatica aims to scale up biotechnology alternative to palm oil and fossil fuels used to make everyday products. Read More
The startups developing synthetic palm oil to save the world’s tropical forests
Palm oil is the most widely used vegetable oil, but producing a synthetic version at scale remains a daunting challenge. Read More
Three innovative technologies empowering local communities to make global impacts
Sponsored: SafeTraces, Ulula and Rainforest Connection are using everything from seaweed DNA to microphones to connect local actions to global solutions. Read More
6 steps to protect and safeguard children’s rights in the palm oil industry
Step 1: Conduct a child protection risk assessment. Read More
Here's how pressuring corporations can save the Amazon from destruction
As the Amazon undergoes another wave of deforestation, a blueprint for halting the runaway exploitation can be found in Southeast Asia, where pressure campaigns on companies and improved government monitoring are finally slowing the devastation caused by the palm oil industry. Read More
Palm oil buyers cultivate Mexico's ambition to grow a sustainable industry
Food companies Oleopalma and PepsiCo lead smallholder certification drive. Read More
As palm oil production ramps up in Africa, communities work to avoid problems plaguing other regions
Palm oil has become synonymous with environmental devastation in Southeast Asia — can Africa follow a more sustainable path forward? Read More
With clock ticking on 2020 deforestation pledges, 5 ideas for sourcing palm oil sustainably
Time-bound commitments and better ways to monitor suppliers will play a central role Read More
Is palm oil the new plastic? Big brands and suppliers under fire over deforestation
The hot-button issue has raised new controversy as of late. Read More
Investors worth $6.7 trillion advocate for better palm oil standards
Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil faces pressure to strengthen its certification standards from more than 90 institutional investors. Read More
