...General Mills (GIS) is taking a crucial step to protect rainforests today, with the release of a new palm oil policy that...puts them in the front of efforts by the U.S. food sector to address deforestation resulting from palm oil. Kraft and Burger King have also announced initial steps to ensure that they are not sourcing ingredients that damage the rainforest. The new palm oil procurement policy includes specific commitments on critical issues including respect for the rights of Indigenous communities...and protection of peatlands, a major source of climate change-causing emissions from palm oil production. In addition, General Mills has set a goal of “sourcing 100 percent responsible and sustainable palm oil” by 2015, setting a new bar for the American food industry. [also refers to Sinar Mas, Cargill, RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil)]