ACOP 2023 is Now Open for Submissions

RSPO is pleased to announce that the Annual Communication of Progress (ACOP) 2023 is now open for submissions. ACOP reports must be made via the MyRSPO member portal by Friday 3 May 2023 at 11:59 PM MYT (UTC+8).  The submission of the ACOP report is mandatory for all Ordinary and Affiliate members who have been […]

Call for Nominations to the Smallholder Standing Committee

In July 2017, the RSPO BoG endorsed the RSPO Smallholder Strategy, which outlined the goals and objectives to deliver meaningful transformation towards smallholders’ inclusion into the RSPO System. The following March 2019, the RSPO BoG subsequently endorsed the RSPO Governance Review for ‘Reorganisation of Standing Committees, Task Forces and Working Groups’, in which the Smallholder […]

Call for Expression of Interest: Independent Investigation of a Complaint

BACKGROUND The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) Complaints System is a fair, transparent, and impartial process, established to duly handle and address complaints lodged against RSPO Members. In resolving complaints, the Complaints Panel may appoint independent investigators or experts in any relevant field and consider their reports. To support the Complaints Panel’s investigation(s), the […]

RSPO response to Member allegations in Guatemala and Honduras

Update 15 March 2024 The RSPO is aware of the recent report “In the shadow of the oil palm”, produced by the Christian Initiative Romero (CIR) and the grievances published by Foodwatch and the European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights (ECCHR) which implicate several RSPO Members, including NaturAceites, a Certified Grower Member. We also […]

Mengniu Dairy Joins RSPO, Boosting China’s Membership Growth

Coinciding with the Lunar New Year of the Dragon, prominent Chinese company Mengniu Dairy has become the latest RSPO Member, bolstering growth of China’s membership.  As a dairy company with global influence, Mengniu has upheld sustainable development as a key focus, aiming to improve its ESG governance and internal management in response to expectations of […]

ACOP 2023 Submission Opens 11 March 2024

RSPO is pleased to announce that the submission of the Annual Communication of Progress (ACOP) 2023 is scheduled to open on Monday, 11 March 2024 at 12:00 AM (midnight) MYT (GMT+8). Submissions must be made via the MyRSPO member portal by Friday, 3 May 2024 at 11:59 PM MYT (GMT+8).  The submission of the ACOP […]

RSPO, Solidaridad LATAM Sign Joint Declaration of Support for Sustainable Palm Oil

Villahermosa, Mexico, February 2024: The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) and Solidaridad Latin America have signed a joint declaration in support of Latin America’s sustainable and inclusive palm oil industry, bolstering efforts to uplift smallholders on the path towards sustainability and certification. Leveraging its over 50 years of experience in developing inclusive and sustainable […]

Introducing PRISMA: RSPO’s Certification, Trade and Traceability System for Sustainable Palm Oil Management

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 31 January 2024: The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil is pleased to unveil the name and logo of its new certification, trade and traceability system – PRISMA, which stands for “Palm Resource Information and Sustainability MAnagement”.  Aimed at enhancing trade and compliance to meet current and emerging global regulations,  PRISMA embodies the […]

Trunk Troubles: Understanding Elephant-Human Conflict in Thailand

Human-elephant conflict remains one of the prevalent issues impacting Thailand’s oil palm plantations. This conflict arises when the land used for oil palm cultivation encroaches on the natural habitats of wildlife – the loss of habitat forces elephants to breach plantations in search of food and water, which can lead them to trample or consume […]

Meet the RT Excellence Awards Winners (Part 2 of 2)

In this second instalment of our special interview with RT2023 Excellence Awards winners, we caught up with WWF International and Bumitama Agri Ltd. to get their insights into specific challenges and success factors in their winning programmes, embodying the passion and innovation that are moving the sustainable palm oil industry forward. Holistic Approach: Navigating the […]

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