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"Deforestation" News Archive
Policy, Regulation & Compliance
Von der Leyen Set to Address EU Anti-Deforestation Regulation Deadlock
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is poised to propose a resolution to the ongoing enforcement impasse surrounding the EU’s new anti-deforestation regulation, as disclosed during a recent European People’s Party (EPP) meeting.
|September 27th, 2024|5:33 PM
Food & Agriculture
Policy, Regulation & Compliance
Governments Take Steps Toward Regulating Palm Oil Industry
Indonesia and Malaysia’s regulatory changes are reshaping the palm oil industry. Discover how these shifts are driving sustainability and impacting global supply chains.
|March 14th, 2025|3:02 PM
Food & Agriculture
Material Innovation & Circularity
Can RSPO Certifications Reduce Palm Oil Production Efficiency?
A study reveals that RSPO certification may inadvertently reduce palm oil plantation efficiency, suggesting that alternative solutions like black soldier fly larvae could be the future of sustainable palm oil production.
|March 26th, 2025|2:38 PM
Investments & Collaborations
Built Environment
SLB Foundation Empowers Global Women in STEM with 2025 Faculty for the Future Grants
Discover how global investments in women-led STEM research are driving sustainable development in emerging economies.
|May 9th, 2025|12:19 PM
Apparel & Textiles
Material Innovation & Circularity
China Launches Its First Recycled Textile Pulp Facility: A Pivotal Moment for Sustainable Fashion
China’s first recycled textile pulp facility by Yibin Grace sets a new standard for sustainable fashion. Learn how this innovation drives the circular economy forward in textile production.
|April 11th, 2025|1:57 PM
Policy, Regulation & Compliance
Retail
EU Deforestation Law Delay Creates Uncertainty for Commodities Industry
A proposed delay to the European Union's landmark deforestation regulation has stirred up significant uncertainty across global commodities markets. The law, designed to tackle deforestation linked to the importation of key agricultural products such as cattle, coffee, cocoa, and soy, would require companies to trace and map their supply chains to ensure they do not contribute to forest destruction. Originally set to come into effect on December 30, 2024, the delay proposal is seen as an attempt to offer producers, particularly in developing countries, more time to adjust to the stringent new requirements. Yet, for many, this postponement might only delay the inevitable, leaving both small farmers and larger corporations grappling with the regulatory and logistical challenges ahead.
|December 16th, 2024|11:05 AM