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The economy, environment and society are the basis of sustainable development. Oil palm is an important and large industry. Oil palm plantations and expansion are of great concern for environmentalists, ecologists and policy makers. Therefore, the sustainability of this industry is critical.
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With sustainable palm oil now a reality, there's no reason why more brands can't commit to using it. In 2009 we published a Palm Oil Scorecard which assessed companies throughout Europe, and put pressure on those that had committed to sustainable palm oil in principle, but still weren't buying the final product.
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In reality, the RSPO has been used by the palm oil industry to greenwash corporate destruction and human rights abuses, while it continues to expand business, forest destruction and profits. RSPO presents itself to the public with the slogan “transforming the markets to make sustainable palm oil the norm”.
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Through a multi-stakeholder partnership, L’Oréal helps to connect independent smallholders to the market demand for “Zero Deforestation” palm oil, fostering sustainable agricultural practices. 3. Driving change in the palm sector by transforming purchasing policies. L’Oréal created a “Sustainable Palm Index”.
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RSPO unites stakeholders from the seven sectors of the palm oil industry: oil palm producers, processors or traders, consumer goods manufacturers, retailers, banks/investors, and environmental and social non-governmental organizations (NGOs), to develop and implement global standards for sustainable palm oil.
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That’s why WWF has set an ambitious goal of transforming the global rubber market. Rubber can and should be produced without clearing natural forests. When done responsibly, rubber production increases biodiversity and carbon sequestration, and reduces carbon dioxide emissions from deforestation.
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The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) aims to transform markets to make sustainable palm oil the norm. Welcome to AskRSPO Find the most commonly asked questions about RSPO.
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We declare to work together and support each other in transforming toward a 100% sustainable palm oil supply chain in Europe by 2020. Denmark France Germany Italy The Netherlands Norway United kingdom
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Even though Unilever is one of the world’s biggest buyers of palm oil, we form just a small part of a vast and complex global industry. A 100% sustainable palm oil industry, which meets growing global demand while simultaneously protecting the planet and people’s livelihoods and human rights, can only ever come about through cooperation and
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A policy aimed at transformational change. Our Sustainable Palm Oil Sourcing Policy (PDF 167KB) drives our efforts to transform the palm oil industry. When we refreshed it in 2016, we brought forward our target of 100% physically certified palm oil and its derivatives for
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We’re a founding member and co-chair of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), the not-for-profit, industry-led initiative set up in co-operation with conservation organisation WWF. We're committed to supporting and strengthening its standards, which are uniquely recognised across the palm oil industry.
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2025-10-09· How can palm oil be more sustainable? The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil and WWF's role in it Duration: 6:31. WWF International Recommended for you
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The economy, environment and society are the basis of sustainable development. Oil palm is an important and large industry. Oil palm plantations and expansion are of great concern for environmentalists, ecologists and policy makers. Therefore, the sustainability of this industry is critical. We critically studied environmental issues and supply
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We are sourcing palm oil from smallholder farmers.
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Sustainable Living Report We believe that business growth should not be at the expense of people and the planet. Our annual Sustainable Living Report is published across the Sustainable Living
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Smallholder farmers already play an important role in the palm oil industry, producing 40% of all palm oil in South East Asia. Increasing the amount of sustainable palm oil we buy from suppliers who can trace it to known smallholders is a real opportunity for us to both help transform the sustainability of the palm oil industry, and ensure that we have a secure supply of a vital ingredient.
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palm oil and the palm oil industry because of the ongoing public discourse and civil society attention on the social 2 issues, (e.g. the recent complaint against Felda 3,one of the
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Palm oil free makeup brands saubhaya is e l f cosmetics a palm oil free palm oil free beauty products in the uk the best palm oil free makeup brands to
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The palm oil industry is valued at $62 billion in 2016, producing 70 million tons of palm oil each year of which, so far, 20% has been certified with the RSPO standard. However, some studies appear to show that forest loss trends aren’t slowing down.
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Supporting independent palm oil farmers Unilever is committed to leading the transformation of a sustainable palm oil industry. "By sourcing sustainably, we aim to reduce the impact of palm oil cultivation on forests, and drive positive economic and social impacts for smallholder farmers, indigenous people and forest communities. The certification of UD Lestari farmers in North Sumatra is
Get Price2015-06-11· Last month, the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) found that Golden Agri-Resources (GAR), the biggest palm oil producer in Indonesia, has
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Dec 16 2011 --- The Thai Palm Oil Industry and the RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil) are ready for sustainable palm oil production in Thailand. In a joint press conference the Secretary General of RSPO and the Chairman of the ‘Thai Oil Palm and Palm Oil Association’, the ‘Palm Oil Crushing Mill Association’, the ‘Thai
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2013-11-13· Unilever accelerates market transformation for sustainable palm oil . Unilever announces that 100% of the palm oil it buys will be traceable to known sources by end 2014. Transforming the palm oil
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Towards this end, I spoke to some people in the palm oil industry, including those involved in certification. Some say certification of sustainable palm oil is always seen as just another requirement to gain access to the European market. It sometimes feels like a trade barrier to protect their own oil like sunflower and rapeseed oil, among others.
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With your help, and by encouraging the whole industry to set high sustainability standards, we can save our forests and the world. Find out more about how we’re working to protect our forests and transforming the palm oil industry. Together, we can protect the part of the planet that protects us.
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2009-12-16· The Sustainable Oil Palm plantation conference, which meets in Jakarta on 21-22 Jan 2010, will provide a window of opportunity for the Oil Palm industry to seek clarity on managing a sustainable oil palm business. The conference meets at a time when Consumer product companies are increasingly buying sustainable palm oil for use. After a slow
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The inaugural IBEW welcomed more than 12,000 overseas and local visitors to the first of its kind built environment event in the region. Themed “Transforming the Way We Build” — IBEW brings together the whole built environment value chain to an integrated platform which showcases progressive firms and the latest innovations in the industry, set against the backdrop of global trends like
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2. Sustainability in the context of Malaysian palm oil industry. Palm oil is the most traded vegetable oil in the world. The demand for it is expected to continue to increase with rising consumer income and population growth (Wahid et al., 2007).Such economic impact in the growth of population for the next two decades is likely to affect the demand for food items including palm oil (Basiron
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Sustainable Palm Oil Production RSPO certified palm oil has made major inroads into European and American markets, but it is only now that it is available directly to Indonesia’s over 250 million consumers. The oil will be available in 84 Carrefour stores covering Java, Bali, Sumatra, Kalimantan and Sulawesi.
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2025-08-20· RSPO’s Assurance Director, Salahudin Yaacob, called for a “long-term sustainable development plan” in the region, stating that “RSPO can only achieve its vision of transforming markets to make sustainable palm oil the norm through collaboration with all stakeholders, from growers to governments, and financial institutions to NGOs.”
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their palm oil from certified suppliers that have met strict social and environmental sustainability criteria. The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) has been operating since 2004 with the aim of transforming the palm oil industry to encourage sustainability. The organisation has set strict environmental and social
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Benin Palm oil is an ancient staple in West Africa, and its origins are artisanal rather than industrial. In Benin most palm oil is still produced by women for domestic use. The fruit is boiled
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The conservation organisations listed below are committed to driving the palm oil industry in the right direction, and support a move to sustainable palm oil and not a blanket boycott. Palm oil produced according to the standards set by the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) or Palm Oil Innovation Group (POIG), as of 2025, is required to be deforestation-free. Manufacturers, retailers
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2013-11-13· Unilever is committed to driving market transformation towards a more sustainable palm oil sector. The company was a founder member of the RSPO and co-chair the Consumer Goods Forum Steering Group
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National Commitments refer to country-level initiatives, spearheaded by industry, government, or both, to forge alliances towards Certified Sustainable Palm Oil commitments. These undertakings show the importance of collaboration in realizing a vision that promotes environmental protection, wildlife conservation and human rights and social issues.
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2017-03-09· These are the sources and citations used to research Palm Oil Deforestation References. This bibliography was generated on Cite This For Me on Thursday, March 2, 2017
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San Francisco, CA Indonesian palm oil giant Indofood has been sanctioned by the world’s largest palm oil certification scheme, the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) reported. The RSPO found over twenty violations of the RSPO’s Principles and Criteria, as well as 10 violations of Indonesian labor law, on the Indofood facilities
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