Sentinel data is being used to monitor for deforestation activities associated with palm oil production. Satelligence, a remote sensing company have developed services using Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 data which help Bunge, a huge player in the food industry, to ensure the palm oil they source from Malaysia and Indonesia is coming from reputable sources.
By utilising free and open Sentinel data, Satelligence and Bunge act as catalysts for the entire palm oil value chain to reduce its environmental impact. Ultimately, these kinds of initiatives are helping in the fight against deforestation, habitat loss and climate change.