Press Releases and Public Updates
7 November 2014
The Sime Darby Foundation (SDF), the philanthropic arm of Sime Darby, is donating 5.7 million rubber gloves worth USD155,000 to help Liberia fight the Ebola virus disease (EVD).
5 November 2014
A team of leading experts has been appointed to undertake a comprehensive, independent and scientifically robust Study on what constitutes high carbon stock forests in the context of their conversion to oil palm plantations.
24 October 2014
The International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and Liberia Red Cross (LRC) have reached out to more than 400,000 people in Liberia in its efforts to battle the Ebola Virus Disease.
22 September 2014
Sime Darby Plantation is halting all development while a scientific study to determine what constitutes High Carbon Stock (HCS) areas is being carried out.
19 September 2014
he world’s five biggest growers of oil palm, namely Asian Agri, IOI Corporation Berhad, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad, Musim Mas Group and Sime Darby Plantation, have agreed not to develop potential high carbon stock areas with immediate effect, while the High Carbon Stock (HCS) Study they are funding is underway.
30 July 2014
The world’s largest palm oil players are jointly funding a comprehensive 12-month study that will:
17 July 2014
As the world’s largest producers of sustainable palm oil and key players of the industry, the Signatories to the Sustainable Palm Oil Manifesto strive to engage and work with all relevant stakeholders, especially in projects of major importance such as the High Carbon Stock (HCS) Study.
8 July 2014
The world’s largest palm oil players have taken a significant step forward in sustainability, by committing to the Sustainable Palm Oil Manifesto which sets higher standards for growers, traders, end users, and other stakeholders.
29 May 2014
Sime Darby Berhad registered a pre-tax profit of RM1.0 billion and a net profit of RM852.5 million for the third quarter ended 31 March 2014 (3Q FY2013/2014).