Palm Oil

Was Clearcast right to ban Iceland's advert highlighting the impacts of palm oil? The answer is complicated - and political

'Clearcast's concerns do not extend to the content or message of the ad'

Advert showing destruction of orangutan's rainforest habitat to make space for palm oil plantations has been blocked by Clearcast over accusations it is too political

With reports of commodity-driven deforestation accelerating, sustainability in countries like Brazil and Indonesia needs a regional approach similar to that enjoyed by gourmet brands like Champagne

Supermarket to offer range of mince pies and desserts that avoid palm oil, as it closes in on goal of eliminating the controversial ingredient from its own-brand ranges by April next year

Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil faces pressure to strengthen its certification standards from more than 90 institutional investors

Consumer goods giant accused of failing to file progress reports and not paying membership fees, but Nestle insists it is pursuing a responsible sourcing strategy

Campaigners argue labelling schemes certifying provenance of textiles, fish and palm oil are 'failing the environment and consumers'

Supermarket chain claims it is not possible to source mass market palm oil in a verifiably sustainable way

New platform set to help financial institutions uncover their exposure to environmental risks from palm oil, soy, cattle trading and timber, amid deforestation fears