Call for Expression of Interest: Technical Committees of RSPO Standards Review
As part of the five year review of RSPO standards, the RSPO Secretariat is calling for expressions of interest by individuals or organisations with relevant expertise in sustainability standards, standards implementation and/or assessments, social and/or environmental protection, conservation and management and compliance monitoring verification etc., to participate in a range of Technical Committees (TCs) in […]
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RSPO Statement on the Environmental Investigation Agency’s report
On 16 November 2015, the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA), a not-for-profit organisation based in the UK, published a report titled “Who watches the watchmen? Auditors and the breakdown of oversight in the RSPO”. The report questions the ability of RSPO’s auditors of certifying the correct application of RSPO’s principles and criteria by palm oil […]
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As the RSPO Secretariat continues to adapt to the COVID-19 situation globally and recognising the vital need to continue to convene stakeholders, we are pleased to announce that the RSPO will host RT2021 virtually for three days from 16 – 18 November 2021. This presents an opportunity for us as a global, multi-stakeholder membership organisation […]
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Young Forest Guardians: Singapore Zoo Campaign Teaches Kids About Fighting Deforestation
Singapore Zoo hosts Mandai Wildlife Group’s educational campaign to teach children about protecting rainforest ecosystems and how responsible consumer choices help fight deforestation. It’s never too early to start caring about the Earth’s forests. Mandai Wildlife Group (MWG) launched a month-long campaign last March at the Singapore Zoo, aimed at raising awareness of the importance […]
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A Review of Complaints System of the RSPO: Final Report
Over the past seven years since 2006, the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) has a complaints and grievance mechanism. However, the complaints system itself has been the subject of many concerns and critiques. In November 2013, the RSPO 10th General Assembly adopted Resolution 6f, entitled “Guaranteeing Fairness, Transparency and Impartiality in the RSPO Complaints […]
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Minutes of the Complaints Panel meeting No. 01 2023
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RSPO adapts to Covid-19 with new audit regime
In view of the seriousness of the COVID-19 pandemic, the RSPO Secretariat has decided on a temporary audit procedure to be implemented by all RSPO accredited certification bodies (CBs) for all RSPO Supply Chain Certification (SCC) and RSPO Principles and Criteria (P&C) audits, beginning March 2020. RSPO’s Interim Director of Assurance, Aminah Ang, shared with […]
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Thailand’s first RSPO Roadshow exceeds expectations
Thailand’s first roadshow event held in Surat Thani last month exceeded expectations, attracting many more attendees than anticipated – with 224 participants over the two-day event, of which, 206 were smallholders including representatives from five non-member independent smallholder groups. The event brought together stakeholders from all levels of the palm oil supply chain to increase […]
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