Rapport Amnesty

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL FACTSHEET 30 November 2016 Palm Oil and human rights: What you need to know The rapid expansion of palm oil has led to extensive deforestation, destruction of the rainforests and considerable harm to wildlife species. It has also led to appalling labour rights abuses against workers, according to an Amnesty International investigation. Five key facts about palm oil: 1. Palmoil is used in half of your daily products Palm oil and palm based ingredients are found in approximately50% of supermarket products. Palm oil is much sought after because it is cheap and versatile. Oils from palm fruit are processed into edible oils used for cooking and processed food such as chocolate, bisuits or cereal. It can also be made into ingredients such as glycerine used in laundry detergent and cosmetics like toothpaste, soap, shower cream and shampoo. 2. Indonesiais the largest producer of palm oil in the world Producing 35 million tonnes a year, Indonesia accounts for 45 RI WKH ZRUOG¶V palm oil supply. Aroundthree million Indonesians work in the sector, accounting for at least a third of the global palm oil workforce. Indonesia generally has strong labour laws but weak enforcement of these laws has led to companies being able to get away with systemic abuses of workers in palm oil plantations. 3. Palmoil is most sought after in India, Europe and China Global demand for palm oil is growing fast, with 61 million tonnes consumed in 2015.