Rspo Certification Is More Than A Seal Of Sustaina..

RSPO certification is more than a seal of sustainability; it’s a powerful tool for enhancing global market access, protecting forests, and strengthening community livelihoods. Yet, certification remains out of reach for many medium-sized growers and smallholders due to high costs and limited incentives, leaving them excluded from sustainable markets and slowing sector-wide transformation.

Resolution GA21-2d, submitted by WWF-Malaysia, Sawit Kinabalu, and KALEKA, and recently passed at RT2024, is so important. The resolution calls on the RSPO Secretariat to form a Task Force to identify and develop mechanisms that will incentivize medium-sized growers and smallholders, motivating them to pursue RSPO certification. This initiative will increase certification rates by addressing existing barriers, empowering local communities, and promoting sustainable practices across the palm oil supply chain.

To champion this change, WWF-Malaysia’s Produce Pillar Lead, Max Donysius, presented the resolution alongside Sawit Kinabalu and KALEKA at RT2024, highlighting the importance of inclusivity in sustainability. Smallholders and medium-sized growers must be supported with an incentive structure that works for them—not against them. This resolution aligns closely with WWF-Malaysia’s Living Landscapes Approach, which integrates sustainable production, forest conservation, and community well-being to create resilient landscapes that benefit both people and nature.

With support from RSPO members, we’re paving the way for an inclusive certification system that will drive sustainable growth and strengthen palm oil supply chain integrity. Let’s keep working together to ensure sustainability for all growers!

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Tags: Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil – RSPO, Conservebyu by Sawit Kinabalu, Kaleka Indonesia

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