RSPO (ROUND TABLE ON SUSTAINABLE PALM OIL)
Palm oil producers face challenges in gaining the
confidence of consumers and markets by assuring
them that the palm oil purchased and utilized originates
from oil palm plantations that are sustainably
managed and complying with the RSPO Principles
and Criteria. Since it is essential to trace the flow of
the certified sustainable palm oil in the downstream
industries of palm oil such as food, nutraceuticals,
oleochemicals, biofuel, a certification scheme on
supply chain of the RSPO certified palm oil has been
established. This is to ensure that the consumers are
not mislead by claims made by producers whose palm
oil products are not RSPO Supply Chain certified and
not originating from sustainably managed plantations.
Benefits
- Broaden market access as demand for sustainable palm oil products grows.
- Improve business credibility when dealing with NGOs with environmental and social interests.
- Cultivate a positive image of being socially responsible company supporting sustainable palm oil production and conserving environmentalresources.