Why China is key in the battle against palm oil deforestation
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Hi Peter,
A recent CDP report on the palm oil industry, The Hidden Commodity, focused on the unique role of China to protect Asia’s tropical forests. China imports 7 million tons annually, and as the world’s second biggest buyers of palm oil, Chinese companies are coming under growing pressure from consumers, brands and investors to source this risky commodity more sustainably.
Click here to read Morgan Gillespy’s piece as to why China will be critical to tackling palm oil deforestation
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