Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO)

Two decades ago, a vision for a sustainable future for palm oil was set in motion. Today, on the 20th anniversary of RSPO, we celebrate our incredible journey as a global partnership to make palm oil sustainable. Guided by our world-class Standards and shared values, we have made significant strides in our quest, but the journey continues. Together, we have proven that transformation is possible, and it is collective action that continues to reap positive change. As we mark this milestone, we reflect with pride on the progress we've made and look ahead with renewed determination to shape a better future, as envisioned in that founding year. Here's to the next 20 years of impactful change across People, Planet and Prosperity. For more, visit our website: https://rspo.org/next20/ #RSPO #RSPONext20 #SustainablePalmOil

🌿Sustainable Palm Oil in #LatinAmerica: AAK & Solidaridad renew collaboration!🌿 Solidaridad and AAK have renewed a partnership to certify production and promote sustainable practices and zero deforestation in oil palm regions in Mexico. Through a specially designed pilot project involving 250 producers and 4 extraction plants, the initiative focuses on small producers. The project will assess producer needs and identify gaps as they move towards Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) certification. Thanks to collaboration between the RSPO, ANIAME and Jorge S. from Solidaridad in Mexico, this effort promotes responsible practices across the palm oil value chain, benefiting the environment and communities. 🌱 Read more about our work to promote palm sustainability here! https://lnkd.in/gvZxZmm5

Last week, the RSPO Secretariat and Sabah JASPO Initiative organised a two-day workshop, bringing together co-chairs of the JASPO working groups, Sabah State government technical experts, the RSPO Jurisdictional Approach (JA) and Technical teams to review and align understanding on the status of Sabah's JA pilot Step 2 progress and develop an action plan for its completion. During the productive meeting, participants also delved into crucial topics: 👉 Progress updates on JA technical guidance development 👉 Planning for upcoming JA RaCP field testing 👉 Exploring feasibility of JA FPIC study 👉 Smallholder projects for certification support and EUDR compliance Through collaborative discussions and knowledge-sharing, stakeholders aligned their efforts to drive Sabah's JA pilot forward, ensuring a sustainable and responsible palm oil industry in the state. 🌴 #RSPO #SabahJurisdictionalApproach #SustainablePalmOil

📢 We are excited to announce the Keynote speaker for the upcoming Sustainable Palm Oil Dialogue (#SPOD2024)! This year's keynote address will be delivered by Minou Schillings of The Green Spirit, known for her expertise as a Regenerative Business Facilitator and Community Weaver. As a regenerative explorer, she is dedicated to helping impact intrapreneurs and business leaders to shed old-school thinking and transition towards a brighter, radically different and regenerative future. She will lead the session: "Regeneration in agriculture and beyond," which will discuss how we can apply the logic and principles of regeneration and regenerative agriculture to leadership in business. SPOD2024 is taking place in Brussels on 22 May and will explore how innovative voluntary and mandatory initiatives can support emissions reduction in the palm oil supply chain, as well as how these initiatives can respect the position of smaller actors in palm oil supply chains (including smallholder farmers), to ensure they are not left behind in the journey towards becoming more sustainable. Registration will close on Friday 10 May. Don't miss your chance to register! https://lnkd.in/euXwm69S #RSPO #RSPONext20 #SustainablePalmOil

Golden Agri-Resources (GAR) is pursuing greater transparency and traceability in its supply chain, while helping its suppliers to transform their practices in line with the RSPO Principles and Criteria. GAR’s Anita Neville shares her perspectives on the need to prioritise social impact and climate change aspects of palm oil production in the years ahead. Watch the full video here: http://www.rspo.org/next20 #RSPO #RSPONext20 #SustainablePalmOil

Unilever, a founding member of RSPO, and leading agritech company Meridia are putting smallholder farmers on the map – literally. Through an innovative farm mapping initiative involving meticulous data collection and close engagement with farmers, this partnership not only aids smallholders in achieving RSPO Certification and strengthening their climate resilience but also helps ensure compliance with EU Deforestation Regulations (EUDR). Most importantly, it helps smallholders seamlessly integrate into Unilever's sustainable supply chain. 🌴 Read more about it below. ⬇️ #RSPO #SustainablePalmOil #Unilever #Geomap

Missed any of our 20th Anniversary founder member videos? 🔉 Watch them all on our website as they reflect on the beginnings of our global partnership and share their insights on what it takes to shape a more sustainable future for the palm oil industry over the next 20 years. 🌴 Click here to watch: https://rspo.org/next20/ #RSPO #RSPONext20 #SustainablePalmOil WWF Kamal Prakash Seth Yeow Chor Lee AAK Tim Stephenson Dutch Alliance for Sustainable Palm Oil (DASPO) Eddy Esselink

Final reminder 🚨 We would like to kindly remind RSPO Members that the submission deadline for the Annual Communication of Progress (ACOP) is on Friday, 3 May 2024 at 11:59 PM MYT (UTC+8). Please complete and submit your ACOP report via the MyRSPO members portal before then. The ACOP 2023 report submission is a mandatory requirement for all Ordinary and Affiliate Members of the RSPO that have completed a full year of membership. However, Supply Chain Associate members are also strongly encouraged to submit their report. For detailed information and reporting guidelines, please follow the link provided below. ⬇ #RSPO #RSPONext20 #ACOP #ACOP2023

Exciting developments in Africa's sustainable palm oil industry! 🌴 South Africa leads as the biggest consumer of #CSPO on the continent, and RSPO CEO Joseph D’Cruz recently embarked on his first ever trip to Cote d'Ivoire, engaging with key stakeholders in the palm oil sector. Productive discussions were held with the Association Interprofessionnelle de la filière Palmier à Huile, SIFCA, United Oil Company (UOC), and UCOPALM, shedding light on artisanal mills and their environmental and social impact. This visit lays the groundwork for upcoming research on artisanal mills in West and Central Africa, potentially integrating them into the RSPO Certified supply chain. #RSPO #RSPONext20 #SustainablePalmOil #SouthAfrica

We’re so proud to have Members like Little Soap Company - BCorp™ who have embraced RSPO Certification as a driver for doing business for good. Owner and Founder, Emma Heathcote-James, shares how she’s educating supermarkets and consumers in the UK to better understand that through RSPO Certification, environmental issues such as deforestation can be effectively managed for decades to come. Find out more in the full video here: http://www.rspo.org/next20 #RSPO #RSPONext20 #SustainablePalmOil