Step Change in Sustainability for Palm Oil Smallholders

Dr. Asad Ata, Associate Professor, Asia School of Business

16-Jul-24 09:35

Step Change in Sustainability for Palm Oil Smallholders

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Small-holders make up 40% of Malaysia’s palm oil output and control around 26% of palm oil areas. How are they impacted by the sustainability imperatives of global supply chains? We discuss these themes in the context of independent smallholders in Johor with Dr. Asad Ata, Associate Professor at the Asia School of Business and Director at the Center for Sustainable Small-owners.

Produced by: Shazana Mokhtar

Presented by: Shazana Mokhtar

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