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RSPO members voted to adopt the P&C 2018 at the 15th Annual General Assembly (GA15) on November 15, 2018. Read more...
Read about RSPO’s latest progress and results of its key strategies to deliver on the RSPO vision.
Public Consultation period: 30 October 2018 - 30 November 2018
Public Consultation period: 12 October 2018 - 12 December 2018
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Proportion of global palm oil certified by RSPO
Volume of RSPO-certified sustainable palm oil
Oil palm production area certified by RSPO
RSPO members from around the world
RSPO members come from every corner of the world
Number of trademark licenses issued by RSPO
Individual smallholders with RSPO membership
RSPO-certified, smallholders-managed area
Combined share of RSPO-certified palm oil produced in Indonesia (51%) and Malaysia (42%)
11 Dec 2018
The certified area of sustainable palm oil is expanding! There is now almost 350,000 football fields conserved in RSPO member plantations, meaning more rainforest and wildlife habitats are being protected.
High Conservation Value areas set aside globally by RSPO members increased by 39% in 2018 – a total of 263,000 ha conserved, or an area slightly larger than 3.5 times the size of Singapore. Members also significantly reduced their carbon dioxide emissions compared to the previous year.
rspo.org
10 Dec 2018
#HumanRightsDay Children are one of the most vulnerable groups in the palm oil industry. 👧🧒🌴 Click below to find out how the revised RSPO Standard strengthens children protection in producing regions. http://bit.ly/2BRNPzz
RSPO’s updated Principles & Criteria require members to take additional steps toward the protection of children, while specific standards for independent smallholders are currently being developed.
05 Dec 2018
An informative, comprehensive article about palm oil🌴 and the work being done in Gabon🇬🇦 to ensure environment and plantations can coexist. National Geographic WWF PONGO Alliance
Our appetite for the oil hurts the environment and wildlife. But Gabon hopes to show how to build an industry while protecting its forests.
nationalgeographic.com
04 Dec 2018
Sustainable lifestyle blogger, Lyndsey Jones shares some insight on the drives of deforestation and alternative options consumers can take.
It’s been awhile! I’m a bad blogger. But today I have felt inspired to share so here I am again. It’s a long one so grab a brew and settle in… So we’ve all seen the Icela…
lyndseystripped.com
30 Nov 2018
The new RSPO palm oil certification standard is a win for forests says Global Canopy, highlighting that a crucial next step is more action from buyers to incentivise sustainable palm oil production - particularly in regions such as India and China.
Helen Bellfield
medium.com
26 Nov 2018
“Boycotting is a powerful tool to implement change and to push companies and governments to amend practices. But before you boycott you must know what change you’re trying to achieve and what the alternative option is.” Boycotting palm oil may seem like a simple solution, but switching to another oil would likely displace biodiversity issues. Consumers can drive more positive change by asking brands to use certified sustainable palm oil.
By all means lobby those using unsustainable palm oil but you can also use your purchasing power to buy consciously from those committed to sustainable oils
huffingtonpost.co.uk
24 Nov 2018
Read our latest Impact Report to find out how the work of the RSPO and its members for a sustainable palm oil sector supports the Sustainable Development Goals. http://bit.ly/2zcx6Fw
12 Dec 2018
More than 263,000 hectares of High Conservation Value (#HCV) land has been set aside and managed by RSPO members –… https://t.co/lEznsDWdQg
NASPON (North American Sustainable Palm Oil Network) membership almost doubled in 2018! 🇲🇽🇨🇦🇺🇸 New members include… https://t.co/dv20xCza9j
We've asked Prof @KaiChanUBC what role his research plays in the movement towards #sustainable #palmoil. Read the… https://t.co/f1cPBm2pim
Did you know by transforming the #palmoil industry, RSPO and its members are contributing to achieving the @UN's Su… https://t.co/zIoAhpH3Ji
Welcome to new #RSPO member @waza 🙌 "WAZA is such an important channel for reaching out to consumers and educating… https://t.co/TvwpF9WoGO
The approach to High Forest Cover Countries & Landscapes in some of the world’s last remaining tropical… https://t.co/pWw1OE0dZt
Stronger language has been incorporated into the new #RSPO P&C to enforce all #palmoil workers must be paid a decen… https://t.co/FrabqFncVb
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