A GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP TO MAKE PALM OIL SUSTAINABLE

Why sustainable palm oil is better than a boycott

When grown sustainably, palm oil is a force for good. It helps protect the environment, communities, employees and wildlife. But when it’s grown unsustainably, palm oil production can be destructive and damaging. How are we enabling the positive impact of sustainable palm oil?

How RSPO helps

At the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), we have a simple aim: a sustainable palm oil industry.

We’re transforming the sector by bringing together stakeholders across the supply chain to develop and implement global standards for producing and sourcing certified sustainable palm oil.

Our global impact

Palm oil has a positive impact on the planet and people when grown sustainably.

By setting the environmental and social standards for certified sustainable palm oil, RSPO Members are making sure this impact is as far-reaching as possible.

View Impact Report 2023 here.

CERTIFIED AREAS:

5243410

HECTARES

ESTIMATED PRODUCTION OF SUSTAINABLE PALM OIL:

14124351

TONNES

COMPANIES WITH SUPPLY CHAIN CERTIFICATES:

4038

COMPANIES

FACILITIES WITH SUPPLY CHAIN CERTIFICATES:

6935

FACILITIES

Impact stories

Transforming the palm oil sector involves everyone in the industry.

More than three million smallholders and small-scale farmers make a living from palm oil globally. Equally, its production and distribution involves some of the world’s largest international businesses. Here you can see the impact we’re having across the sector.

Photo Credit: RSPO/Jonathan Perugia

Get Involved

Whether you’re an individual or an organisation, you can join the global partnership to make palm oil sustainable.

As an individual

Take a stand for sustainable palm oil. See how you can influence brands and businesses.

More on individual action

As a smallholder

Discover how using sustainable farming practices through RSPO Certification can increase your yield and more.

More on smallholder impact

As an organisation

Reduce negative social and environmental impacts through producing and sourcing certified sustainable palm oil.

More on organisation influence

As a member

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