Essays about: "palm oil"

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  1. 11. Is Deforestation in Colombia Caused by Oil Palm Expansion?

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Mona Date; [2020]
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    Abstract : The palm oil industry is growing globally and palm oil is today the most used vegetable oil for biofuels, however, over the last years research has showed that it has caused great deforestation in Southeast Asia where the grand majority of oil palm is produced. There has also been reports on poor working conditions showing that the palm oil is not socially sustainable either. READ MORE

  3. 12. Financial Perspective on Sustainability: Palm oil company in Indonesia

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Ade Sitinjak; [2020]
    Keywords : Business Model; Deforestation; Lending; State-Owned Bank; Sustainable Development;

    Abstract : This research is conducted to identify the integration of sustainability principles into the business model of Indonesia’s banks’ lending to the palm oil sector and the implementation by the banks’ employees to support the Indonesian government to achieve the sustainability of its palm oil sector. Three of Indonesia’s state-owned banks which are among the world’s largest creditors to the palm oil sector were evaluated using documentary research and semi-structured interviews. READ MORE

  4. 13. A more sustainable Palm oil industry : A case study on the Government in Indonesia achieving SDGs number 8 and 13 with the help of the palm oil industry

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Rebecka Pettersson Tobar; [2020]
    Keywords : Palm oil industry; Sustainable Development Goals; Agenda 2030; The Government of Indonesia; United Nations; Climate action; Economic growth;

    Abstract : In 2015, the United Nations adopted 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) and 169 dub-goals, for all United Nations member countries. The goals are referred to as Agenda 2030 which aims to be guidelines for the countries as well as deepen the commitments of implementation. READ MORE

  5. 14. The effect of marketing appeals on consumers' intention to pro-environmental behaviour : A social marketing study applying the Theory of planned behaviour in Jönköping, Sweden

    University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Senja Lunden; LisaBeth Sundström; Aya Suliman; [2020]
    Keywords : Social Marketing; Theory of Planned Behaviour; Marketing Appeals; Intention to Behavioural Change; Palm oil;

    Abstract : Background: Due to increasing environmental issues, the social marketing efforts from organisations are increasing with the aim to push for more sustainable behaviour. One recurring issue in these campaigns is palm oil production. READ MORE

  6. 15. To grip or to slip : smallholder inclusion in sustainable palm oil certifications in Riau, Indonesia

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Adelina Chandra; [2020]
    Keywords : sustainable certification; palm oil; independent smallholder; smallholder inclusion; procedural justice; regulatory compliance; sustainability science; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Increasing global focus on sustainable palm oil (SPO) initiatives has led to discussions of smallholder integration at the bottom of the supply chain. In 2019, the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) introduced a new standard for independent smallholders. Meanwhile, through Presidential Regulation no. READ MORE