The land use change impact of biofuels consumed in the EU Quantification of area and greenhouse gas impacts Ref. Ares(2015)4173087 - 08/10/2015
Declining oil prices caused a 3.1% contraction in GDP in 2016, and a 0.8% decline in 2017, highlighted by a sharp reduction in the construction sector. The economic decline was accompanied by higher inflation, a weakened banking sector, and two sharp currency devaluations in 2015. Azerbaijan’s financial sector continued to struggle. In May ...
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efforts towards tackling the identified problems. The Commission seeks to take every possible opportunity to discuss these issues with beneficiary countries, to result in a constructive and continuing GSP+ dialogue. In line with the GSP Regulation, GSP+ monitoring takes into account the views from a
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Stronger South-South Cooperation Key to Tackling Climate Change, Rising Inequality, Global Leaders Stress as High-Level Conference Begins in Buenos Aires
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Mondi is a leader in packaging and paper, delighting customers with innovative and sustainable packaging and paper solutions. Skip to main content Mondi plc - LSE 1,338.50 GBp ...
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The 2016 Environmental Performance Index is a project lead by the Yale Center for Environmental Law & Policy (YCELP) and Yale Data-Driven Environmental Solutions Group at Yale University (Data ...
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Peace, dignity and equality on a healthy planet. 8 tips to help comfort and protect children about coronavirus. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by everything you’re hearing about coronavirus ...
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Although Gabon is taking steps towards making the country a more attractive destination for foreign investment, it remains a difficult place to do business, especially without in-country or francophone experience. Foreign firms are active in the country, particularly in the extractive industries, but the difficulty involved in establishing a new business and the time it takes many new entrants ...
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8 The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2012 100 000 tonnes, probably mostly attributable to the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Since 1978, the Eastern Central Pacific has shown a series of fluctuations in capture production with a cycle of about 5–9 years. The latest peak was in 2009, and a declining phase may have started in 2010 ...
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The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) aims to transform markets to make sustainable palm oil the norm. Welcome to AskRSPO Find the most commonly asked questions about RSPO.
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In March this year, the Ecuadorian government brought together major actors from the country’s palm oil supply chain, from producers to processors, and developed an ambitious and far-reaching five-year action plan to make Ecuador’s palm oil supply chain more sustainable
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This is a big step towards greater transparency, but we know there is more work to be done to achieve a truly sustainable palm oil industry and we will continue our efforts to make this a reality. As a business, we have a long history of doing the right thing. This means that at times we take bold steps
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10 things you need to know about sustainable palm oil Palm oil is in half of the products we buy but the impacts of unsustainable production can be devastating.
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In the autumn of 2025, together with the DivestInvest Network and Sustainable Energy (Denmark), Both ENDS published a report entitled ‘Managed Decline of Fossil Fuel Businesses’. The report describes five criteria to test whether companies in the fossil sector are actively taking steps
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Plantations certified by the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil As the sun drops toward the treetops, which will take them to a steamer. Palm oil production is far more mechanized in Asia
Get PriceThe certification of all smallholders in Pangkalan Tiga would make it the first certified ‘sustainable village’ in the world of palm oil. It is the first project for RSPO certified smallholders in Indonesia outside of Sumatra. It could also be the first project for certifying smallholders according to ISPO standards.
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The statement of intent will also serve as a national commitment to establish a Multi-stakeholder Palm Oil Platform. The establishment of the Multi-stakeholder Palm Oil Platform is a key step in adhering to international best practices and it positions PNG as a leading producer of sustainable palm oil.
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Latest news, opinion on sustainable development, responsible business, cleantech and smart cities from Eco-Business, Asia Pacific's sustainability news site
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b. For palm kernel oil, begin investing in and working with small farmers, with the aim of improving their practices to ensure no deforestation in the supply chain by 2020; Working with suppliers, industry peers, NGOs, academic experts and other stakeholders to promote consistent industry standards and practices for sustainable palm oil sourcing.
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Palm oil is the most cost-competitive and versatile vegetable oil, and makes up the largest portion of global vegetable oil production. When produced responsibly, it can support millions of livelihoods globally and reduce pressure on forests and sensitive ecosystems.
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Indonesia added fuel to its ongoing feud with the European Union last week by filing a lawsuit to the World Trade Organization (WTO) against the bloc’s palm oil policy, which Indonesia has
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Solidaridad South America operates in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay. Low population density and abundance of crop land, freshwater, minerals and fisheries allow South America to provide for its own population and
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Like in Fruits & Vegetables where a coalition of traders, buyers and retailers drove the sustainable market share for tropical fruits and vegetables in Europe to nearly 80%. Multiple coalitions and covenants in cocoa, bananas, soy, aquaculture, palm oil and timber work under the umbrella of IDH step by step towards 100% sustainable imports.
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Palm oil is a small ingredient in the U.S. diet, but more than half of all packaged products Americans consume contain palm oil—it’s found in lipstick, soaps, detergents and even ice cream. Grown only in the tropics, the oil palm tree produces high-quality oil used primarily for cooking in developing countries.
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29-3-2020· Palm oil is literally everywhere in our foods, cosmetics, cleaning products and fuels. It’s a source of huge profits for multinational corporations, while at the same time destroying the livelihoods of smallholders. Displacement of indigenous peoples, deforestation and loss of biodiversity are all consequences of our palm oil consumption.
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As society shifts more and more towards integrated sustainability, few areas have remained untouched. The cosmetics industry has the capacity to affect both consumers and the environment positively or negatively, depending on the company's decision to take part in environmentally proactive innovation.
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Resources & Information Get the latest news and info on the world of recycling and sustainability, from tips on recycling odd products to advice for running a sustainable business.
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Inconsistent showing by Singapore brands on global palm oil ranking. The latest palm oil sustainability brand ranking, just released by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), has put Singapore-based
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A year on from the first Sustainable Energy Roundtable The Economist Events will convene business leaders to explore the factors that continue to inhibit a widespread shift towards sustainable energy use and reflect on the successful steps taken in the last 12 months.
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Sustainable palm oil. Palm oil is the most produced and traded vegetable oil in the world. It is a versatile ingredient used in different food, feed and fuel or oleochemical applications.
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We declare to work together and support each other in transforming toward a 100% sustainable palm oil supply chain in Europe by 2020. Denmark France Germany Italy The Netherlands Norway United kingdom
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sustainability Regulations are becoming increasingly stringent as governments and industry bodies seek to bring the maritime world into alignment with environmental targets. Damen is committed to ensuring continuous improvement of its products and production methods, with the objective of reducing our environmental impact.
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