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Plantation companies make significant headway in biodiversity integration

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Improvements in many indicators relating to environment, including chemical usage reduction Regional Plantation Companies (RPCs) are now making concerted efforts to protect the environment and preserve biodiversity in RPC-managed estates, while several pioneering plantation companies have gone as far as to integrate biodiversity management to their business operations. While many RPCs have already subscribed to global standards such as Rainforest Alliance and Forest Stewardship Council certification, some have even gone significantly beyond the requirements of these standards, demonstrating their commitment to the environment and biodiversity conservation.

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