workers in PT. Kutai Agro Lestari found their BPJS contributions (statutory health and employment insurance program), which was deducted from their in
Author: Bart W van Assen
DG | The environmental impacts of palm oil in context
direct contribution to tropical deforestation varies widely, ranging from an estimated 3% in West Africa to 50% in Malaysian Borneo Read more here.
IISD | From Bananas to Palm Oil: Tracking the rise and performance of voluntary sustainability standards
seeking healthier and more sustainably grown products, consumers in Europe and North America are behind much of the demand for certified commodities
EW | Palm oil: creamy and guilty
palm oil is the Rolls-Royce amongst the oils, the best Read more here.
Rehash #2179 Yes, we have no Gu-ava
With a massive rainstorm pounding Bogor District in the afternoon, the hopes for a decent run with the #BogorHHH were minimal. However, bound by their
Vegetable oils: from fiction to facts
It was my pleasure to support the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Indonesian Auditor Network, and Khaled Obaideen during their workshop "S
REUTERS | Tackling palm and timber deforestation is a good start. Now brands must zero in on soy and cattle
A lack of transparency and traceability within the supply chain has emerged as a key stumbling block for soy and cattle producers Read more here.
Rehash #2177 The Beertruck’s back!
The BogorHHH provides a long run and a short walk (45-60 mins each) every Tuesday, at 16:45 hours sharp (rain or shine). Join our public(!) ch
FEE | Restoration concessions: a second lease on life for beleaguered tropical forests?
Logging has depleted timber resources across a considerable portion of the world's tropical forests, leaving them vulnerable to conversion to other la
IF | Sustainable action is undermined by false science
There is a growing list of examples. Things that we “know” to be true that – just maybe – aren’t true at all. These include (but are not res