Unilever has delisted Indonesia’s largest palm oil company, Sinar Mas, after being shown evidence by Greenpeace that Sinar Mas was illegally destroying rainforests. While they were first presented the evidence two years ago, Unilever had sought to work with Sinar Mas to improve its performance. “Constructive engagement” having failed, Unilever took action to delist. Unilever uses the palm oil in cleaning, food and skin care products.
“We have received very serious allegations against Sinar Mas and we had no choice but to suspend future purchases from them,” said Unilever vice-president for communications Gavin Neath.
-via thegrocer.co.uk
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