Protecting people prosperity, and the planet
Our impact
RSPO is a global partnership to make palm oil sustainable.
To do this, we must be able to demonstrate that sustainable palm oil creates a tangible impact for People, Prosperity, and Planet – improving the quality of life of oil palm farmers and their communities, creating a more inclusive and prosperous palm oil industry that embraces sustainability, and enabling us to better conserve, protect and enhance our natural ecosystems and resources.
Since RSPO’s formation, our impact has been significant. From seed to shelf, our certified practices span the entire palm oil value chain. With a growing global presence and strong support from our members, RSPO continues to grow, expanding our global reach and ability to drive positive impacts.
This section brings that journey into view.
Mapping Our Progress
Underpinning this is our Theory of Change (ToC), RSPO’s roadmap to assess the progress, performance, and impact of our work. This informs our strategies and drives continuous improvement through learning and adaptive management. The foundation of this is our Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) system, which is continuously reviewed, implemented and improved.
Explore how our impact unfolds across five interconnected areas:
Roadmap towards change
Our roadmap to assess progress, performance and impact of our work – and how we learn and adapt along the way.
Learn moreImpact areas
Six interconnected areas from forests and biodiversity to human rights and smallholders – where progress is tracked and reported.
Learn moreOur reach
Where certified production is growing, which markets drive uptake, and how our global membership is expanding.
Learn moreResearch and evidence
The studies, assessments and data that ground our Standards, measure outcomes, and shape our priorities.
Learn moreOutcomes and impact stories
Explore the outcomes of RSPO Certification through the stories of people and ecosystems on the ground.
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RSPO Impact Reports
Discover more about the RSPO’s impacts in recent years by downloading the Impact Reports below:
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