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Investigations into Singapore palm oil firm find family ties to Borneo deforesters

Investigations by environmental groups have found new evidence that companies linked to deforestation in Borneo are likely controlled by First Resources, a Singapore-listed plantation firm that produces palm oil marketed as sustainable. A report by Rainforest Action Network (RAN) cites shipping records, internal accounting documents and employee testimonies that link palm oil producers in…

Investigations into Singapore palm oil firm find family ties to Borneo deforesters

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