What is RSPO certified?

What is RSPO certified?

RSPO certification is an assurance to the customer that the standard of palm oil production is sustainable.

What is RSPO label?

The RSPO Trademark is a globally recognised ecolabel that signals the use of RSPO certified sustainable palm oil.

What is RSPO standard?

The RSPO is a voluntary, global membership organisation that unites stakeholders from the seven sectors of the palm oil industry to develop and implement global standards for the production and procurement of sustainable palm oil.

Is RSPO certification legit?

The study suggests that RSPO certification has failed to prevent deforestation and biodiversity loss because participants have differing interpretations of its primary objective, which is to “promote sustainable palm oil.” As a result, different RSPO stakeholder groups prioritize certain criteria over others.

What does RSPO mean in palm oil?

the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil
sustainably produced palm oil, the Roundtable on. Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) was formed in 2004 with the. objective of promoting the growth and use of. sustainable oil palm products through credible global standards and engagement of stakeholders.

Is RSPO palm oil really sustainable?

But does the RSPO actually produce sustainable palm oil? Greenpeace’s “Certifying Destruction” report shows that the RSPO is not producing anything near to truly sustainable palm oil. Unless of course you think allowing deforestation and peatland destruction is sustainable.

Can I use RSPO logo?

a. In corporate communications, NON-MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS are NOT ALLOWED to use the RSPO name, corporate logo or trademark logo in any way. b. In corporate communications, MEMBERS are ALLOWED to: — display their RSPO membership status, i.e. ‘RSPO member’, ‘RSPO associate member’ or ‘RSPO affiliate member’.

Why is RSPO important?

RSPO certification benefits Amongst the most important benefits are: reduced emission of greenhouse gases, better waste management, reduced usage of pesticides, improved compliance with regulatory requirements, reduction of work place accidents, and enhanced productivity.

What is wrong with RSPO?

The RSPO has been accused of failing to adequately audit members to ensure they aren’t breaking the RSPO standards, leading Greenpeace in 2019 to call it “about as much use as a chocolate teapot.”

What is certified sustainable palm oil?

What is Certified Sustainable Palm Oil? We call it palm oil that was certified by the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) according to specific criteria. By respecting those criteria, we can help to reduce the negative impacts of palm oil cultivation on the environment and communities.

What foods are made with palm oil?

You’ll most likely see it listed as Sodium Laureth Sulfate.

• Ice Cream. Most commercial ice cream contains palm oil, which creates a smooth and creamy texture.
• Margarine.
• Peanut Butter.
• Packaged Pastries.
• Chips (that contain vegetable oil)
• Vegan Cheese.
• Baby Formula.

Is RSPO palm oil more expensive?

Sustainable palm oil is also more expensive to source than conventionally produced palm oil and companies must make sizeable investments to meet their sustainable palm oil targets.

Is RSPO really sustainable?

The study concluded that RSPO certification did result in better economic sustainability than that seen in non-certified plantations. However, the environmental and social benefits were unclear. It found no evidence that RSPO certified plantations retained orangutan populations more effectively.

Does Coke use palm oil?

Leaders in the mainstream grocery market, including Arnott’s, Coca Cola (SPC Ardmona), Goodman Fielder and Nestle, all use palm oil but label it vegetable oil.

Why should we not use palm oil?

What is the problem with palm oil? Palm oil has been and continues to be a major driver of deforestation of some of the world’s most biodiverse forests, destroying the habitat of already endangered species like the Orangutan, pygmy elephant and Sumatran rhino.

Does peanut butter have palm oil in it?

Peanut butter typically contains palm oil or partially hydrogenated vegetable oils because they allow it to stay mixed, rather than having to be mixed in once it reaches the consumer. So, if the product is labeled “No Stir”, it likely contains palm oil.

Does Dove soap have palm oil in it?

Does Dove soap contain palm oil? This is a popular question. Yes, Dove soap contains palm oil.

Why does the EU ban palm oil?

The EU decided to use sunflower oil as an alternate biofuel which is produced in Europe; stating the reason for the ban on palm oil is that it contributes to extensive deforestation in Indonesia and Malaysia.

Is there a sustainable alternative to palm oil?

Canola and sunflower seed oil Rapeseed oil (aka canola oil) and sunflower seed oil would both be perfectly sustainable replacements for palm oil if their cultivation did not also harm the ecosystem in similar ways.

Is Nutella made from palm oil?

The palm oil we use in Nutella® is 100% sustainable palm oil, traceable back to the mills. It mainly originates from Malaysia (averaging around 80% of our volumes) followed by Indonesia.