Issue 193: Singapore-listed palm oil stocks catch biodiesel spark

Sustainable investing

Palm oil’s current strength an opportunity to improve sustainability

Shares of Singapore-listed palm oil companies have climbed steadily so far this year as the war in Iran further elevates the price of the commodity.

The fortuitous mix of supportive fundamentals could provide the palm oil companies with a precious opportunity to burnish their sustainability credentials ahead of a future where deforestation policies and nature reporting gain prominence.