Wilmar refutes deforestation allegations; reiterates independence from scandal-hit Gama Corp

SINGAPORE (July 5): Wilmar International says it will be strengthening and reaffirming its commitment towards its No Deforestation, No Peat and No Exploitation (NDPE) Policy, following news of the resignation of co-founder Martua Sitorus and Indonesia head Hendri Saksti.

The group stressed that it operates independently from Gama Plantation, a related palm oil business under fire for allegedly causing massive deforestation in Indonesia. 

This comes after environmental watchdog Greenpeace International on Wednesday accused Wilmar of trying to shift the blame for its own failings.

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