Rethinking Sustainable Palm Oil: The University of Padua Study Challenging the Demonization Narrative
Leggi l’articolo in italiano A new study by Etifor and the University of Padua shows that oil palm cultivation can significantly reduce its environmental impact when embedded in controlled, traceable and sustainability-driven supply chains. The findings challenge the simplistic narrative of palm oil as the sole driver of deforestation, shifting the debate toward scientific evidence, […]
EUDR: from constraint to opportunity, rethinking competitiveness and global partnerships
Rome, 18 February 2026 We participated in the event “Stop the Clock: Environmental Commitments – Between Regulatory Decisions and Voluntary Corporate Actions”, organized by the Università degli Studi di Padova in collaboration with Etifor | Valuing Nature and Fòrema, as part of the European project EMMA4EU. The insightful meeting brought together academics, companies, and NGOs […]
Sostituire l’olio di palma? Non è una scelta sostenibile
Read the article in English Due studi scientifici smontano i falsi miti: sostituire l’olio di palma aumenta l’impatto ambientale. Nel dibattito sul rapporto tra alimentazione e ambiente, uno degli argomenti più discussi riguarda l’impatto degli oli vegetali. In particolare, l’olio di palma continua a essere oggetto di critiche infondate, spesso accusato di essere tra i […]
Palm Oil and Biodiversity: a possible alliance
Leggi l’articolo in italiano Every May 22, the International Day for Biological Diversity is celebrated – a global call to rethink our relationship with nature. This year’s theme, Harmony with Nature and Sustainable Development, urges us to move beyond outdated paradigms: must development and the environment always be in conflict? Or can we envision a […]
Palm oil and the planet: how Guatemala cultivates biodiversity through agroecological solutions
Leggi l’articolo in italiano Every April 22, the world observes International Mother Earth Day, a moment to reflect on the relationship between humanity and nature. Achieving global sustainability requires balancing economic development, social well-being, and environmental conservation. At Grepalma, we fully embrace this vision. That is why we actively promote practices that foster harmony with […]
From Forests to the Table: A Balance to Protect
Leggi l’articolo in italiano Today, we celebrate the International Day of Forests, established by the United Nations General Assembly. This is an opportunity to reflect on the strategic importance of forests and the urgent need to protect their biodiversity while ensuring economic development and the well-being of the communities that depend on them. Our approach […]
World consumer rights day: how marketing has distorted the truth about palm oil
Leggi l’articolo in italiano On March 15, World Consumer Rights Day raises awareness about consumer rights, promoting transparency and accurate information to ensure informed purchasing decisions. However, in recent years, we have witnessed a distortion of these principles, with marketing campaigns exploiting consumer sensitivities rather than protecting them. A prominent example is the demonization of […]
Certificare, non sostituire: la strada per la sostenibilità dell’olio di palma
Read the article in English Il settore AFOLU (Agriculture, Forestry, Other Land Uses) è responsabile del 22% delle emissioni globali. Un dato che raggiunge il 42% se si considerano le attività antropogeniche – tra cui, per esempio, il trasporto – che sono necessarie a portare il cibo in tavola. Sono questi i dati che hanno […]