Register Now – Virtual Independent Smallholders Dialogue 2022
As the RSPO Secretariat continues to adapt to the COVID-19 situation globally while recognising the vital need to continue convening stakeholders, we are pleased to announce that RSPO will be hosting a Virtual Independent Smallholders Dialogue. This event aims to be a platform gathering Independent Smallholder groups, as well as the companies and/or organisations that […]
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Danielle Morley, RSPO European Director for Outreach & Engagement, recently participated in the Palm Oil Sustainability Workshop that was organised by the Natural Resources Stewardship Circle (NRSC) in Paris, France on 29 November. The workshop was the third in a series of events that are aimed to present and discuss the opportunities and challenges […]
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We are pleased to announce that the redrafted RSPO Principles and Criteria (P&C) and Independent Smallholder (ISH) Standard as proposed by the RSPO Secretariat, along with the initial draft of RSPO Certification Systems, are now ready for Stakeholder Consultation. These will be carried out over a 45 day period from 5 July to 20 August […]
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Covid-19 – How we’re adapting for RSPO certification audits
With the unprecedented scale and impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic, the RSPO Secretariat has been monitoring impact of the outbreak on on-site audits for RSPO Supply Chain Certification (SCC) and the RSPO Principles and Criteria (P&C). In view of the seriousness of the outbreak, while ensuring the credibility of the RSPO certification scheme […]
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RSPO unveils sustainable palm oil trademark
At the RT8 conference in Jakarta, RSPO President Jan Kees Vis today unveiled a new RSPO trademark that will help consumers to find products with palm ingredients sourced within the framework of the Roundtable. The new symbol could end up on the packaging of thousands of consumer products worldwide. “The RSPO trademark will enable consumers […]
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RSPO FFB Legality and Traceability Task Force (FLTTF)
The RSPO FLTTF is calling for representation from the following stakeholder groups: Retailer The FLTTF will oversee efforts to reach the following overarching objectives or strategically important tasks: To provide recommendation on legal and traceable FFB sourcing, be it in terms of policy, mechanism, approach(s), tools etc; Support and monitor trials of the application of […]
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Important Update – North America Sustainable Palm Oil Dialogue Postponed
The global situation on COVID-19 (coronavirus) has had widespread impact on many communities around the world. The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) has been following the situation closely and has used advice and research from government and health authorities as guidance. The RSPO’s top priority is best serving the RSPO membership and the communities […]
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Time to mark your calendars for the highly anticipated annual Roundtable Conference on Sustainable Palm Oil (RT2024). Get ready to engage in thought-provoking discussions with key industry leaders at Amari Bangkok in Bangkok, Thailand, from 11 – 13 November 2024. We have arranged special room rates for RT delegates at the hotel. Availability of rooms […]
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EXTENSION OF CAMEROON NATIONAL INTERPRETATION PUBLIC CONSULTATION 2021
The Cameroon National Interpretation (NI) Public Consultation has been extended to 30 July 2021. The RSPO National Interpretation (NI) draft of the 2018 RSPO Principles and Criteria (P&C) for Cameroon has been developed by participatory, multi-stakeholder groups, which include representation from the relevant RSPO membership sectors. The formation of a National Interpretation Working Group (NIWG) […]
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First RSPO Certification Seminar Held in China
The first RSPO certification seminar in China was held in the southern city of Guangzhou on 22 October. The seminar, organized in conjunction with SGS, brought together around 30 domestic Chinese companies. Peter Headden and Jill Peng (pictured), from Hill+Knowlton Strategies, gave an overview of the global development of the palm oil sector. Participants heard […]
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