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The EU’s directive could change how we do business, but to reach its potential, companies need to be responsible for their entire supply chain
Solidaridad’s first response to the Sustainable Corporate Governance Directive “This proposal by the European Commission has the potential to fundamentally…
23 February 2022
For new EU supply chain rules to work, producers must be at the table
Whether it’s deforestation, forced labour, or poor working practices - the European Commission’s plans for business due diligence could reform…
22 February 2022
The World’s First Sustainable Castor Initiative, Five Years On
The farmers of Gujarat, India, supply the majority of the world’s castor. The Pragati project was launched in May 2016…
18 February 2022
The promising future for the Indian Tea sector combines tea and palm oil in one business ecosystem
Recently, the Indian Magazine ‘Industry Outlook’ published an article written by Solidaridad’s Asia director, Dr. Shatadru Chattopadhayay. Here, Nico Roozen…
16 February 2022
Decoding Palm Oil in Sri Lanka: Myths versus Truths
Solidaridad has released the "Myths and Truths of Oil Palm," a research-based scientific study that provides information and assessments on…
25 January 2022
Land-titling project sees progress in Honduras
Solidaridad is working on a pilot project to facilitate land titling in Honduras for oil palm smallholder producers. For the…
20 January 2022
Mozambique on the right path towards food safety
Following a study that showed high levels of pesticide residue on produce sold around Mozambique, Solidaridad has collaborated with the…
18 January 2022
RSPO National Interpretations approved in Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua
The national interpretation processes of the RSPO principles and criteria for Guatemala and Honduras were approved by the RSPO Board…
13 January 2022
Sustainable agriculture practices for southern Mexico’s palm smallholders
Since 2016, Solidaridad has been working with oil palm smallholders in southern Mexico, in Chiapas, to improve practices through farmer…
04 January 2022
No need to question the relevance of ‘fair pricing’
Nico Roozen analyzes and responds to a recently published report of Wageningen University & Research and Mondelez International, which examines…
21 December 2021
