Making Sure Michael Kors Gets Your Message
For over a year now, Rainforest Action Network has been calling attention to the egregious human rights abuses and rainforest destruction in the supply chain for wood-based fabrics. While some…
Precedent Setting Verdict Against Conflict Palm Oil Culprit Upheld in Supreme Court Ruling
In a precedent setting verdict made earlier this week, the Supreme Court of Indonesia has upheld a ruling against the notorious rainforest destroying palm oil company PT. Kallista Alam, ordering…
Bakery Giant Grupo Bimbo Responds to Consumer Pressure; Leaves Laggards Behind and Adopts Responsible Palm Oil Commitment
Rainforest Action Network welcomes “step in right direction,” and calls on other companies to follow suit FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Emma Rae Lierley, 425.281.1989, emma@ran.org San Francisco, CA––In the face…
Investigation into Modern Day Slavery on RSPO Member Felda Global Venture’s Plantations Forthcoming
Coalition of NGOs calls for robust labor audit and actions by the RSPO and buyers FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Emma Rae Lierley, 415.281.1989, emma@ran.org San Francisco, CA – Following the Roundtable…
Sara Lee and the Problem with Palm Oil
When I’m explaining the problems with palm oil to folks who are new to the issue, I often say that I am almost impressed at how many things this industry…
Chicago Activists call on Hillshire Brands to Cut Conflict Palm Oil.
For over 2 years, RAN has exposed Hillshire Brands, and 19 other snack food giants, as companies at risk of using Conflict Palm Oil in their products. Hillshire Brands is…
Conflict Palm Oil Culprits: Who is Destroying the Lowland Rainforests?
Imagine a place where some of the world’s most unique animals—like tigers, elephants, and sun bears—roam side by side. Where towering trees, lush ferns and an abundance of tropical plants…
Breaking: Sara Lee’s Not-So-Sweet Dessert
Around the globe, Sara Lee is known for its ready-to-bake pies and cakes. But for those of us fighting for forests, it’s known for something much more sinister – Conflict…
RSPO responds to Modern Day Slavery Findings on RSPO Member Felda Global Venture’s Plantations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, August 4, 2015 CONTACT: Laurel Sutherlin, laurel@ran.org RSPO responds to Modern Day Slavery Findings on RSPO Member Felda Global Venture’s Plantations Coalition of NGOs continues call…
The High Cost of High Fashion: New Report Exposes Human Rights Abuses On Frontlines of Forest Fabric Production
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, August 4 2015 ***Full case study report available here CONTACT: Laurel Sutherlin, 415.246.0161, Laurel@ran.org The High Cost of High Fashion: New Report Exposes…