A sustainable future begins with thoughtful actions
Get involved
Concerned about the impacts of palm oil? You can make a difference.
There are a number of ways you can get involved to spark the shift to sustainable palm oil, leading to more responsible consumption.
How you can help
EDUCATE YOURSELF
Understanding begins with education. Research what palm oil is, why it’s widely used, and look for it on ingredient labels of everyday products including food, cosmetics, personal care and household products.
Palm oil is a key ingredient in everyday life – which is why a blanket boycott of palm oil is an unrealistic solution. Replacing palm oil with other, less efficient oil crops could lead to even more land use, deforestation, and environmental damage. Sustainable palm oil ensures that your everyday products are respectful of our precious ecosystems, vulnerable species, and the rights of local communities.
Follow RSPO on social media and listen to the Palm Pod podcast to learn more about sustainable palm oil, and what RSPO Members are doing worldwide to make palm oil sustainable for the wellbeing of our planet and people.
GET TO KNOW SMALLHOLDER FARMERS
Across the developing world, millions of smallholder farmers make a living from oil palm cultivation. The first global Palm Oil Barometer is an insightful read from the perspectives of smallholders from Asia, Africa and Latin America, sharing how they are contributing to a more sustainable palm oil sector.
LEARN ABOUT Certification
Learn what RSPO Certification is all about – a global certification system which upholds strict and credible sustainability standards for environmentally and socially responsible palm oil production.
KEEP TRACK OF SUSTAINABLE Brands
Check out our Shared Responsibility Scorecard to find out where RSPO Members are on their sustainability journey by contributing to a more sustainable palm oil sector.
Visit the WWF Palm Oil Buyers Scorecard to see how your favourite brands are performing on responsible purchasing of sustainable palm oil. So the next time you go grocery shopping, you’ll have a better idea of the brands supporting sustainable palm oil.
Check if your favourite brands are certified members of the RSPO here. If they’re not, contact them to encourage them to take a stand against irresponsible and unsustainable practices in the industry.
Look for the RSPO Label on your favourite brands and products. You can also check if a brand is using the RSPO Label here.
Use shopping apps
Download a shopping app to help identify products using CSPO (both available in the Apple Store and Google Play):
The PalmOil Scan App by World Association of Zoos (WAZA): United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand.
SPREAD THE WORD
Educate others by sharing what you’ve learned with your friends and family. Spread awareness about the benefits and importance of sustainable palm oil!
Learn more about why sustainable palm oil is beneficial for people and the planet.
