New evidence links Singapore palm oil giant to Indonesian deforesters, despite denials
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Two environmental groups have uncovered operational, commercial, personnel and logistical links between First Resources and Indonesian suppliers accused of forest destruction. It’s not the first time the company has obscured its supply chain.
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Indirectly affected
- IYT iShares U.S. Transportation ETF
iShares U.S. Transportation ETF: it holds transport and logistics firms. Linked by “supply chain” (transport and logistics) in this story.
- EIDO iShares MSCI Indonesia ETF-1.7% 6d
iShares MSCI Indonesia ETF holds stocks listed in Indonesia, which this story is about (“indonesian”).
- EWS iShares MSCI Singapore ETF
iShares MSCI Singapore ETF holds stocks listed in Singapore, which this story is about (“singapore”).
- UPS United Parcel Service+5.7% 17d
United Parcel Service (trucking and courier services (no air)): freight and delivery firms move with trade volumes. Linked by “supply chain” (transport and logistics) in this story.
- FDX FedEx+5.8% 30d
FedEx (air courier services): freight and delivery firms move with trade volumes. Linked by “supply chain” (transport and logistics) in this story.
- UNP Union Pacific+6.6% 30d
Union Pacific (railroads, line-haul operating): freight and delivery firms move with trade volumes. Linked by “supply chain” (transport and logistics) in this story.
- BKNG Booking Holdings-12.1% 30d
Booking Holdings (transportation services): freight and delivery firms move with trade volumes. Linked by “supply chain” (transport and logistics) in this story.
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New evidence links Singapore palm oil giant to Indonesian deforesters, despite denials International Consortium of Investigative Journalists - ICIJ
Source: International Consortium of Investigative Journalists - ICIJ
Trades by members of Congress and officials in the stocks in this story
- Rep. Rick Larsen sold Fedex (FDX), worth $1,001 - $15,000 on 8 Oct 2026. That is 21 days before publication. Filed 12 Oct 2026. View the filing.
- Rep. Rohit Khanna sold Fedex (FDX) (held by a spouse), worth $1,001 - $15,000 on 25 Sep 2026. That is 34 days before publication. Filed 7 Oct 2026. View the filing.
- Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar sold Fedex (FDX), worth $1,001 - $15,000 on 24 Sep 2026. That is 35 days before publication. Filed 7 Oct 2026. View the filing.
- Rep. Rohit Khanna sold Booking Holdings (BKNG) (held by a spouse), worth $1,001 - $15,000 on 25 Sep 2026. That is 34 days before publication. Filed 7 Oct 2026. View the filing.
- Rep. Rohit Khanna sold Booking Holdings (BKNG) (held by a dependent child), worth $1,001 - $15,000 on 11 Sep 2026. That is 48 days before publication. Filed 7 Oct 2026. View the filing.
- Donald J Trump, an executive branch official, bought Booking Holdings (BKNG), worth $250,001 - $500,000 on 21 Aug 2026. That is 69 days before publication. Filed 8 Oct 2026. View the filing.
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12 out of 100
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