Case Study SDG 16: How Unilever Drives Transparency and Justice in Malaysia’s and Indonesia’s Palm Oil Sector

SDG 16, “Peace, Justice and Strong Institution” focuses on fostering transparent governance, ethical business practices, and inclusive systems to build peaceful and just societies. In Malaysia’s and Indonesia’s palm oil sector, where challenges such as deforestation, land disputes, and labour rights violations persist, aligning with SDG 16 is essential for long-term sustainability. Businesses play a crucial […]
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5 Essential EUDR Tips for Malaysian Palm Oil Producers

The European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) represents a significant step towards combating the global deforestation crisis. By prohibiting the sale of certain commodities associated with deforestation within the EU market, the EUDR aims to reduce the demand for products that contribute to the destruction of forests. It poses a significant challenge to Malaysia’s palm oil […]
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Deputy PM Pushes Sustainable Plantations in Malaysia to Develop Sustainability Frameworks

On 14 July 2024, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has urged plantation firms to develop their sustainability framework to support commitments to the country’s ESG agenda, underscored the importance of plantation companies developing a sustainability framework. Source: BERNAMA “This is to ensure a secure future […]
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Revolutionising Palm Oil: How Drones are Driving Sustainable Plantations in Malaysia

Sustainable plantation management with drone technology empowers Malaysia to balance palm oil production and environmental health for a sustainable future. This ensures long-term resource use and a healthy planet for generations to come. Table of Contents What is Sustainable Plantation Management? Sustainable plantation management is the practice of cultivating plantations in a manner which protect […]
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Mitigating Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Palm Oil Production: How Chlorine Dioxide Can Help?

Malaysia’s palm oil industry, a giant supplying a third of the world’s consumption (78 million metric tons in 2023) and contributing significantly to its GDP (2.4%), faces a critical challenge: greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from production waste. Mitigating these emissions is not just environmentally crucial but essential for the industry’s survival. The EU, a major export market, is phasing out palm oil […]
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