Iconic American Brands Contribute to Deforestation

A scorecard grading the palm oil sourcing commitments of 30 top companies in the packaged food, fast food and personal care sectors shows 24 of these household brands have inadequate commitments or lack commitments altogether.

Palm oil is used in thousands of products that Americans eat and use daily, like deodorants, ice cream and face creams.  It’s critical that companies producing these products make strong commitments to sourcing palm oil that prevents deforestation, which contributes to climate change.  Palm oil production often relies on clearing forests or carbon-rich peatlands, areas of decayed vegetation, for plantations. All told, tropical deforestation accounts for about 10 percent of all climate change emissions.

Iconic American Brands Contribute to Deforestation