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Guthrie denies responsibility for Indonesian plantation fires
The plantation operator has rejected allegations linking its estates to recent fires in Indonesia, stating that ground inspections uncovered no active burning on its concessions. The company also clarified that several entities named in reports have no connection to its operations.
LSN Malaysia ·
SD Guthrie has rejected allegations linking its Indonesian plantation operations to recent fires in the region. The company said ground-level inspections of its estates found no active fires during the assessment period, and emphasized that several entities cited in reports accusing plantations of fire-related activities have no connection to Guthrie's operations or management structure.
The denial comes as fires across Indonesian plantation areas continue to draw scrutiny from environmental advocates and regional authorities concerned about haze and greenhouse gas emissions. Plantation operators throughout the sector face increasing pressure to demonstrate compliance with fire prevention standards and environmental safeguards.
Guthrie's response underscores the complexity of assigning responsibility for fire incidents on plantation concessions, where multiple operators may hold stakes in adjoining or overlapping areas. The company said it remains committed to fire prevention on its lands and is cooperating with relevant authorities on environmental compliance matters.