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Company Response

30 Sep 2015

Author:
Sime Darby

Sime Darby response

...The company had pioneered the zero burning replanting technique, which is now the standard for the plantation industry. SDP was mentioned in an online documentary titled “Sumatra Burning: The heart of palm oil”. The report quoted Greenpeace in 2013 saying there was fire on land owned by Sime Darby. On four separate occasions, SDP responded, providing accurate information. SDP does not burn and is not responsible for starting any fires. Furthermore, there were no fires in its operating areas in Indonesia. All of these statements were published on its website (www.simedarby.com) in June 2013...SDP has and continues to implement measures to prevent fires in its concession areas...

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