The RSPO Secretariat is excited to announce the launch of the PalmGHG V5 Pilot Testing phase.
What is PalmGHG V5?
PalmGHG V5 will be the latest version of the RSPO PalmGHG Calculator, developed by the RSPO Greenhouse Gas Working Group 2 (GHGWG2), to allow oil palm growers to estimate and monitor their Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions to meet Indicator 7.10.1 (C) of the 2018 RSPO Principles and Criteria (P&C).
PalmGHG V5 will be integrated into prisma, RSPO’s platform for certification, trade, and traceability. This system brings together RSPO stakeholders in one collaborative space, streamlining information management and enhancing efficiency. The integration aims to improve alignment and accountability, significantly enhancing the PalmGHG V5 user interface and experience.
Key Updates of PalmGHG V5
- Continuous updates to align with GHG Protocol Standards, including Land Use Change (LUC) emission and additional components under scope 1, 2, and 3 reporting.
- Revised Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME) emission and conservation methodology.
- Updated emission factors and default values, where necessary.
Why Participate in the Pilot Testing?
- Contribute to Industry Improvement: Help us fine-tune the tool by providing valuable feedback on the calculator’s completeness, accuracy, and usability.
- Stay Aligned with Market Requirements: Assist us in aligning the PalmGHG V5 calculator with international standards and frameworks related to GHG reporting.
How the Pilot Testing Works?
Registered participants will undergo a screening process by the RSPO GHGWG2 to ensure targeted and valuable feedback. Only selected participants will receive the PalmGHG V5 calculator, exclusively in an Excel format, along with a feedback form. The selected participants will have approximately 1 to 1.5 months to submit timely feedback on the tool’s performance and usability.
Confidentiality
All participants will be required to sign a non-disclosure declaration form, ensuring all materials shared, including the PalmGHG V5 Excel document, remain strictly confidential and intended solely for those involved in this pilot testing.
All feedback will be treated as confidential and aggregated to identify key improvement areas for PalmGHG calculator.
Expectation of Active Participation
Your feedback is essential to the development of the PalmGHG calculator, guiding improvements both in this round and future updates. We value participants who can provide timely and constructive input to enhance the tool.
How to Get Involved?
We are calling for RSPO Members who are relevant to PalmGHG Calculator, particularly Growers, Processors & Traders (P&T), Non-Government Organisations, and Certification Bodies, to participate in the pilot testing. Please use the link below to sign up.
Timeline
| Registration Period: | 13 November 2024 to 28 November 2024 |
| Pilot Testing Period: | 9 December 2024 to 10 January 2025* |
| Feedback Submission Deadline: | 10 January 2025* |
*Disclaimer: Should there be any change(s) to the pilot test period, RSPO Secretariat will inform participants throughout the course of the pilot testing.
Your feedback is crucial to ensuring the tool’s success and efficacy. Thank you for your interest in contributing to the PalmGHG calculator.
Contact Us
For more information, please reach out to our team at [email protected].
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