#pulpwood 新闻
Starting the remedy process is a crucial first step towards re-certifying the controversial Indonesian paper company. But the move is premature, flouts FSC's own policies and could ultimately enable greenwashing on a massive scale, activists say.
独家
The appointment of the former Forest Stewardship Council director general comes as the Indonesian paper giant works towards re-association with the eco-certifier. It has not been an FSC member since 2013.
Legal experts say adopting a legally binding environmental rights framework is crucial to hold businesses accountable for the impact they have on ecosystems and public health.
政策和金融
Spike in deforestation in Indonesian protected area linked to shadowy firms based in tax havens
Global demand for wood pellets and pulp is fuelling a resurgence in deforestation in Kalimantan, home to the Indigenous Dayak community and critically-endangered orangutans. The firm responsible has murky ties to Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysian entities, NGOs claim.
#pulpwood 观点
Forest-risk companies in Southeast Asia tend to rely almost entirely on debt financing. In view of this leverage, banks can be deemed directly accountable for deforestation and related offences committed by their borrowers.
