Deforestation spike in Indonesia's 'orangutan capital' linked to firms financed by sustainability-linked loans

Published on November 11, 2024

An investigation by Rainforest Action Network has identified illegal forest clearing for palm oil in Indonesia's Leuser ecosystem, and linked it to Singapore-listed firms with no-deforestation pledges that supply major consumer brands.

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