RSPO Statement on Inaccuracies Reported in The Sun
An article was published in the Sun on 23 September 2024 titled “RSPO and MSPO working on formalising dual certification”. The article contained a number of inaccuracies which RSPO would like to correct. On the point regarding dual certification with MSPO, a preliminary meeting was held to discuss stronger alignment of our respective certification standards. RSPO looks forward to further discussions to develop more areas for collaboration in our joint ambition for a more sustainable palm oil future.
On the matter regarding FGV’s certification status, RSPO confirms that the organisation remains in good standing as an RSPO Member and that its certification status is active.
We regret the incident and are taking the necessary measures to investigate the matter internally.
Keep reading
From the Amazon to the Aisles: Discovering Sustainable Palm Oil in the Heart of Peru
Global Trends of Sustainable Palm Oil and China's Pathway
Final list of ACOP 2024 Non Submitters
New ISEAL Case Study Identifies Pathways to EUDR Compliance in Palm Oil Sector
Call for Expression of Interest: Nigeria National Interpretation Task Force for 2024 RSPO Principles and Criteria (RSPO P&C) and Independent Smallholder (ISH) Standard
From Cocaine Processing to Cultivating Palm Oil: Resilience takes root in a Colombian community
Social Sustainability in Focus at the Europe Sustainable Palm Oil Dialogue
Cost-Benefit Analysis To Sourcing Sustainable Palm Oil in India [SUBMISSION BY 18 JUNE 2025]
