Malaysian palm oil board malaysian sustainable palm oil. Rspo manual on best management practices bmps for existing. Comparison of the ispo, mspo and rspo i efeca comparison of the ispo, mspo and rspo standards aim the indonesian sustainable palm oil standard, malaysian palm oil standard, and roundtable on sustainable palm oil standard have been developed to ensure sustainability in palm oil cultivation and supply chains. A foreign citizen who wishes to enter the kingdom of thailand is required to obtain a visa from a royal thai embassy or a royal thai consulategeneral. Member rspo rspo roundtable on sustainable palm oil. Requirements for organisations controlling palm oil under identity preserved, segregated or mass balance supply chain model.
Welcome to askrspo find the most commonly asked questions about rspo. National interpretation of rspo principles and criteria. Rspo recertification assessment public summary report. Increasing concern of prominent environmental ngos about ceaseless deforestation, caused by the development of palm oil plantations, has instigated the stakeholders in the palm oil trade and processing industry to organize themselves in the round table for sustainable palm oil rspo and to be certified under its principles and criteria in order to ensure that commodities are produced.
Rspo sustainable palm oil supply chain certification the principal objective of rspo is to promote the growth and use of sustainable palm oil through cooperation within the supply chain and open dialogue between its stakeholders. Join the roundtable on sustainable palm oil rspo and actively contribute to their vision of making sustainable palm oil the norm. The rspo new planting procedure npp consists of a set of assessments and verification activities to. The wwf palm oil scorecard shines a light on what companies are doing to tackle. The roundtable on sustainable palm oil rspo has issued its first rspo next certification, a stricter voluntary addon, to colombianbased agribusiness daabon group. This target is echoed in national industry initiatives and signatories to the amsterdam declarations governments. The roundtable on sustainable palm oil rspo is a notforprofit association that was established in 2004 with the objective of developing and implementing global standards for sustainable palm oil. It is the highest yielding edible oil crop, using less land, energy, fertilizer and pesticides than other vegetable oils for every ton produced. Rspo principles and criteria for sustainable palm oil production.
Rspo ensures that the growing demand for palm oil responsibly controlled and governed is. Choosing sustainable palm oil idh sustainable trade initiative. Profitability and sustainability in palm oil production rspo. Rspo has 3,583 members from all around the world and from different sectors in the palm oil supply chain. When this toolkit was being made the png hcv toolkit working group consensually agreed to merge hcv5 and hcv6 from the global definition so as to make the toolkit more relevant to the png context of traditional. Profitability and sustainability in palm oil production i foreword it is my pleasure to introduce profitability and sustainability in palm oil production, a firstofitskind study for both the oil palm industry and. Rspo is working towards making sustainable palm oil the norm through a process of market transformation and has a goal to reach 100% cspo in europe by 2020. Results were to be collated and reported by november 2007. Rspo principles and criteria for sustainable palm oil. More than 3 billion people will be joining the human species by 2050, at. Wwf cofounded the rspo in 2004 to bring the whole palm oil industry from growers, through to traders, refiners, manufacturers and retailers together with ngos and the finance sector to collaborate to make palm oil more. It brings together stakeholders from seven sectors of the palm oil industry2. Rspo is currently the largest multistakeholder organization focused on sustainability within the palm oil sector and the only global sustainability standard in the edible oil sector. Guarantee endusers of rspo certified sustainable oil palm products can claim this in the marketplace scope.
The roundtable on sustainable palm oil aims to promote the growth and use of sustainable palm oil through cooperation within the supply chain and open dialogue between its stakeholders. Our objective is to offer content related to the sustainability of the cultivation of the oil palm. It also includes several topics related to oil palm genomics, tissue culture and genetic engineering of oil palm. Be registered 1in rspo palmtrace palm oil registration 3. Rspo next is a voluntary addon that existing members can adhere to with stricter requirements on deforestation, development on peat, fires and human rights. Our operations in gabon is a net absorber of greenhouse gases ghg. Introduction palm oil is the most widely used vegetable oil in the world, and, as the global population increases to 9 billion by 2050, it is well positioned to remain a crucial part of the food production process. An impact analysis of rspo certification on borneo forest cover and orangutan populations technical report pdf available february 2017 with 4,836 reads how we measure reads. The industrys certification body champions the multistakeholder approach, but it needs to move faster. The organization roundtable on sustainable palm oil rspo was established in 2004 to promote the production and use of sustainable palm oil for people, planet and prosperity. The impact of global palm oil certification on transnational.
Companies cannot just make commitments to buy palm oil from rspo members or only use rspo certified palm oil and consider the problem solved. Palm oil production has the highest oil yield per hectare and provides a. Make an ambitious public timebound commitment to buy only rspo certified sustainable palm oil cspo and ideally palm oil innovation group poig verified oil. Rspo certified sustainable palm oil is produced by a palm oil mill and its supply. Buyers may encounter these certifications while sourcing sustainable palm oil.
Thus, rspo has a large potential to reduce the negative impacts of oil palm concession development globally. The palm oil innovation group poig aims to support the roundtable on sustainable palm oil rspo by demonstrating that innovation and leadership in sustainable palm oil production and use is possible and can be adopted into the mainstream by developing new models for best practice in the sector. Once the acop report has been submitted, the member may download a pdf. Certified sustainable palm oil year on year production. Palm oil ikea uses relatively small quantities of palm oil, mainly in candles but also as a food ingredient.
Certification of cargill plantations and smallholders cargill. An rspo credit is proof that one tonne of certified palm oil was produced by an rspo certified company or independent producer, and has entered the global palm oil supply chain. Certified palm oil is produced according to a set of environmental and social criteria defined by the roundtable on sustainable palm oil rspo, a multistakeholders initiative established in 2004. By purchasing credits, buyers encourage the production of certified sustainable palm oil. Pdf fire is a common tool for land conversion and management associated with oil palm production.
October 2007 preamble 3 replace chemicals that are categorised as world health organisation type 1a or 1b, or listed by the stockholm or rotterdam conventions, and paraquat. Fires can cause biodiversity and carbon losses, emit. Rspo manual on best management practices bmps for existing oil palm cultivation on peat 4 5 1. Rspo orders peruvian palm oil plantation to stop development. Environmental and irrigation systems, roads and other infrastructure should be available. Roundtable on sustainable palm oil rspo producers average 5. The rspo supply chain certification system sccs and. They are nationals of countries which are exempted from visa. Pdf opportunities to optimize the palm oil supply chain in.
However, nationals of certain countries do not require a visa if they meet visa exemption requirements. Associate members are able to claim they are associate members of the rspo. The roundtable for sustainable palm oil rspo has been effective in improving the economic sustainability of the oil palm industry in terms of. Preamble 3 replace chemicals that are categorised as world health organisation type 1a or 1b, or listed by the stockholm or rotterdam conventions, and paraquat. Associate members do not have voting rights in the rspo general assembly.
The aim is to ensure that the social and environmental requirements of the rspo are taken into account before new plantations are developed. Rspo membership company must have its own certification if it takes legal ownership in the supply chain companys suppliers certificate not adequate requirements to supply certified palm oil on its own supply chain certification only available through rspo approved 3 rd party certification bodies. Pdf an impact analysis of rspo certification on borneo. Pdf effectiveness of roundtable on sustainable palm oil rspo. The company has made a commitment to switch about 330 palm based products to mass balance standard in the course of 2018. Roundtable on sustainable palm oil rspo and the international standard for carbon certification iscc. Identity preserved ip, segregated sg, mass balance mb and book and claim bc. Formed in october 2003 by a merger of three trade associations, the. Rspo public summary report revision 1 sept2014 page 1 of 63 rspo recertification assessment public summary report company name sime darby plantation sdn bhd east palm oil mill and supply base certification unit. Growers will be assessed for certification once every 5 years, and if certified, will be annually assessed for continued compliance the cost of audits will be borne by the producer who seeks rspo certification. The study shows that a more efficient palm oil supply chain can pave the way for the country to meet up to 50% of its national bioenergy targets by 2025, and emission reductions of up to 40. Companies need to develop their own palm oil purchasing policy that requires their suppliers to provide them with truly responsible palm oil. In response to the urgent and pressing global call for sustainably produced palm oil, the roundtable on sustainable palm oil rspo was formed in 2004 with the objective to promote the growth and use of sustainable oil palm products through credible global standards and engagement of stakeholders.
Guarantee endusers of rspo certified sustainable oil palm products can claim this in the marketplace. We are striving to sustainably source the palm oil. Certified plantations sell their palm oil on the international market as conventional palm oil. Rspo palmtrace book and claim terms and conditions. It is with great pleasure that we invite you to participate in the 15th annual roundtable conference on sustainable palm oil rt15, in bali, from the 27th to 30th of november 2017. Sustainable palm oil rspo, the palm oil innovation group poig, the southeast asia alliance for sustainable palm oil saspo and the north america sustainable palm oil network naspon. Roundtable telah menentukan 8 dasar dan 39 kriteria praktis untuk menentukan produksi berkelanjutan minyak sawit. The industrys certification body champions the multistakeholder approach, but it needs to. Personal care industry progress in supporting sustainable palm. Rspo supply chain certification systems sccs overview developed by rspo purpose. Production, processing, characterization, and uses serves as a rich source of information on the production, processing, characterization and utilization of palm oil and its components. Rspo impact report 201803 the roundtable on sustainable palm oil rspo is a multistakeholder, notforprofit organisation, which focuses on advancing the production, procurement, finance and use of sustainable palm oil products. Basf drives sustainable palm with major portfolio switch. Aak ab rspo annual communications of progress 2019 processor andor trader form page 57 5.
Eight principles and 39 practical criteria define the sustainable production of palm oil. Effectiveness of roundtable on sustainable palm oil rspo. The report is an outcome of the crowdfunded project. Roundtable on sustainable palm oil co rspo secretariat sdn bhd unit a371, menara uoa bangsar no 5 jalan bangsar utama 1 kuala lumpur 59000, malaysia. Dengan pandangan inilah, roundtable on sustainable palm oil rspo secara proaktif terlibat dengan petani kelapa sawit, pengolah sawit, perusahaan, pengecer, lsm dan investor untuk bekerja sama menuju suplai global minyak sawit yang diproduksi dengan bertanggung jawab secara sosial dan lingkungan. Profitability and sustainability in palm oil production. Rspo certified palm oil, and they do not purchase, use or trade more than 500 metric tonnes of palm oil and palm oil products in a year. The implementation of gap is further strengthened with the introduction of the mpob codes of practice cop for the palm oil supply chain to help raise oil palm yield and to assure quality.
Rspo issues first ever rspo next palm oil certification. Our policy on sustainable palm oil palm policy allows for both sustainability values and agricultural development to simultaneously thrive. We are committed to ensuring that the palm oil we use is grown and processed in a responsible way. Advance the production, procurement, finance and use of sustainable palm oil products. Learn about cargill s endorsement of the roundtable on sustainable palm oil rspo. Nov 22, 2017 this study compares the worlds principal oil palm sustainability standards rspo, iscc, ispo, mspo, san, hcs and rsb by measuring them against a comprehensive set of over 39 social and human rights indicators within six different themes. Palm oil is the most efficient oil crop and environmentally sound personal care ingredients are complex. A comparison of leading palm oil certification standards.
The opinions and information expressed here are based on research done over the last several months via the internet and through contacting experts in this field. A single palm oil plantation can destroy the forests, watersheds, and forest resources of thousands of indonesians, leaving entire forest communities to face poverty, many for the first time. Rspo was created in 2004 and is a multistakeholder initiative working towards sustainable palm oil. The rspo issues certificates for the amount of palm oil produced sustainably which is then purchased by companies to offset the palm oil they are using in their products. Today we have 144,000 has of concession area with more than half of it is protected as high conservation value area hcv. Rspo certification roundtable on sustainable palm oil. Rainforests are the earths largest sinks of carbon, safely storing the greenhouse gases that cause climate change. Supporting using rspo certified sustainable palm oil. Comparison of the ispo, mspo and rspo standards aim the indonesian sustainable palm oil standard, malaysian palm oil standard, and roundtable on sustainable palm oil standard have been developed to ensure sustainability in palm oil cultivation and supply chains. The development of a standard for certification of sustainable oil palm.
Palm oil is the most viable option to meet this demand. The decision to offer palm based specialties only as certified in line with the roundtable on sustainable palm oil rspo mass balance standard is the latest move in basf s initiative time for change. Driven by global demands, the past few decades have seen rapid expansion of palm oil production and cultivation leading to degradation of land, water and ecological impact. The accreditation body will certify sustainable palm oil production, as stated in the rspo certification systems. Sustainable palm oil production comprises legal, economically viable, environmentally appropriate and socially beneficial management and operations. We also support the consumer goods forum cgf resolution to achieve zero net deforestation in key commodity sectors, including palm oil, by 2020. Pepsico sourcing of palm oil from indonesia january 2018 our vision and objectives in 2016, indonesia was the worlds largest supplier of palm oil, producing over 35 million tonnes and representing over half of the total global market1. Formalized in may 2009, it was approved by the rspo executive board four months later and was implemented from january 2010.
Request for access book and claim in rspo palmtrace for buyers of rspo credits 1 in order to request access to book and claim in rspo palmtrace as a buyer, companies need to. East palm oil mill sou8 carey island, selangor, malaysia. Pdf evaluating the effectiveness of palm oil certification in. Requirements for organisations controlling palm oil under identity preserved. Pdf valuesupply chain analysis vsca of crude palm oil. The result was an informal cooperation among aarhus united uk ltd, golden hope plantations berhad, migros, malaysian palm oil association, sainsburys and unilever. Rspo and mspo for sustainable palm oil palm oil is an important commodity and a versatile raw material for both food and nonfood industries. Rspo will transform markets to make sustainable palm oil the norm. In 2016, olam is the first in africa to achieve rspo certification for new oil palm plantation development and both our mills are rspo certified. Sustainable palm oil rspo, and so the term is commonly understood to mean products certified to rspo standards and criteria. Rspo round table on sustainable palm oil fact sheet history in 2001, wwf commenced exploring the possibilities for a roundtable on sustainable palm oil. The roundtable on sustainable palm oil rspo was established in 2004 with the objective of promoting the growth and use of sustainable oil palm products through credible global standards and multistakeholder governance.
One way to do that is to support the roundtable on sustainable palm oil rspo and more importantly buy rspocertified sustainable palm oil. Request for access roundtable on sustainable palm oil. Ikea is an active member of the roundtable on sustainable palm oil rspo, a multistakeholder organisation. Companies were asked to respond to a questionnaire in the second half of 2019. Britain palm oil an rspo member and palm oil producer. Poig strives to achieve the adoption of responsible palm oil production practices by key players in the supply chain through developing and sharing a credible and verifiable benchmark that builds upon the roundtable on sustainable palm oil rspo. The seat of the association is in zurich, switzerland, while the secretariat is currently based in kuala lumpur, with a satellite office in jakarta.
1398 1188 117 772 2 350 205 78 426 428 832 1439 1082 957 492 1447 578 582 6 1412 1372 1191 1185 268 804 1204 477 1556 699 1582 891 1344 445 624 1271 370 604 642 1316 1490 974 1028 920 1140 337 1306 638 1106 685