Conflict Palm Oil Culprit Found Clearing Critical Sumatran Elephant Habitat
Another Conflict Palm Oil Culprit has been found destroying the lowland rainforests of the Leuser Ecosystem. Field monitoring has identified that palm oil company PT. Tualang Raya is actively clearing…
A Gap the Size of Indonesia in Latest Palm Oil Commitment from PepsiCo
Rainforest Action Network calls on snack food giant to close loopholes driving forest destruction, climate pollution and human rights violations In Indonesia FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Emma Rae Lierley, 425.281.1989,…
New Palm Oil Commitment, New Loopholes, From PepsiCo
For over two years we have called on PepsiCo, the laggard with the most influence in the Snack Food 20, to cut Conflict Palm Oil from its products. With your…
Vice: Indonesia Is Finally Arresting People Burning Down Its Forests
“Gemma Tillack, head of the Rainforest Action Network’s agribusiness campaign, said the arrests are “a very strong indication” that the president — commonly known as Jokowi — “is getting serious…
“More Talk, More Delays, Little Progress”
Rainforest Action Network Responds to Cargill’s Just-Released Policy on Forests FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Emma Rae Lierley, 425.281.1989, Emma@ran.org San Francisco, CA – Today, Cargill Inc. released a new policy on…
Precedent Setting Verdict Against Conflict Palm Oil Culprit Upheld in Supreme Court Ruling
In a precedent setting verdict made earlier this week, the Supreme Court of Indonesia has upheld a ruling against the notorious rainforest destroying palm oil company PT. Kallista Alam, ordering…
Bakery Giant Grupo Bimbo Responds to Consumer Pressure; Leaves Laggards Behind and Adopts Responsible Palm Oil Commitment
Rainforest Action Network welcomes “step in right direction,” and calls on other companies to follow suit FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Emma Rae Lierley, 425.281.1989, emma@ran.org San Francisco, CA––In the face…
Investigation into Modern Day Slavery on RSPO Member Felda Global Venture’s Plantations Forthcoming
Coalition of NGOs calls for robust labor audit and actions by the RSPO and buyers FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Emma Rae Lierley, 415.281.1989, emma@ran.org San Francisco, CA – Following the Roundtable…
Sara Lee and the Problem with Palm Oil
When I’m explaining the problems with palm oil to folks who are new to the issue, I often say that I am almost impressed at how many things this industry…
Time: The Downside to the FDA’s Trans Fat Ban
“Palm oil, in particular, is likely to be a solution many companies turn to in the coming years. According to the Rainforest Action Network, use of palm oil has already…