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Commitments to use certified palm oil
June 2020 Updates on commitments to use Certified Sustainable Palm Oil as led by the RSPO's campaign to make sustainable palm oil the norm.
Covid19 or coronavirus as its more popularly known, has affected the deadline for the filing of Annual Communications of Progress (ACOP) as dictated by the RSPO.
On this page, we will share ACOPs as they come available from the RSPO. Corporate statements and press releases will be compared to actions shared in the ACOPs so that corporate press releases may be compared to the actions so needed in the Shared Responsibility approach.
Hershey has released its sustainability report for 2020. We will be comparing it to their ACOP to RSPO.
For background information, continue to read below.
Covid19 or coronavirus as its more popularly known, has affected the deadline for the filing of Annual Communications of Progress (ACOP) as dictated by the RSPO.
On this page, we will share ACOPs as they come available from the RSPO. Corporate statements and press releases will be compared to actions shared in the ACOPs so that corporate press releases may be compared to the actions so needed in the Shared Responsibility approach.
Hershey has released its sustainability report for 2020. We will be comparing it to their ACOP to RSPO.
For background information, continue to read below.
As we approach the year 2020 which is the deadline set by many companies to remove deforestation from their supplies, notably the members of the Consumer Goods Forum, how exactly are they planning to do this? In the case of consumer goods manufacturers, how will they address deforestation in raw materials aside from palm oil? Stay tuned as we look into these commitments and analyse what they actually mean.
For commitments towards certified palm oil, the RSPO has created a public consultation on what it calls "Shared Responsibility" towards making "sustainable palm oil the norm." More information on the Shared Responsibility Task Force (SRTF) can be accessed here, with a link to SurveyMonkey where the public can speak up on the decade old problem that producers of Certified Sustainable Palm Oil (CSPO) are producing much more than there is demand for. The RPSO survey requires a high level of knowledge on its certification, which we don't think the average consumer will engage in. For that reason, we have created our own Shared Responsibility Survey that targets the core problem with CSPO, the absence of buyers. Please take a few minutes and share your opinion on CSPO.
ISPO news on revamping standards for international acceptance. Read our commentary on ISPO revamp
RSPO ACOP 2019 has been pushed back due to Covid19. For more information, see RSPO announcement
May 08, 2020. Mondelez International issued a press release
CHICAGO, Ill., May 08, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mondelēz International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDLZ) today published its 2019 Snacking Made Right Report, highlighting the company’s significant progress towards achieving its 2025 sustainable and mindful snacking goals. The report outlines Mondelēz International’s ongoing commitment to lead the future of snacking by leveraging its global scale to deliver positive change.
June 15. 2019 Update. RSPO releases details of members who have failed to submit the required ACOP
With the completion of the ACOP 2018 period on 17 May 2018, the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) would like to note that the following Ordinary and Affiliate members failed to submit their 2018 Annual Communications of Progress (ACOP) report within the reporting period. Companies and organisations that do not submit their ACOP reports face one of the following actions: Read announcement
June 11. 2019 Update. Europe Criticized for Not Doing Enough to Slow Deforestation
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-06-10/europe-is-dangerously-behind-on-deforestation-goals-idh-says?srnd=premium-europe
For commitments towards certified palm oil, the RSPO has created a public consultation on what it calls "Shared Responsibility" towards making "sustainable palm oil the norm." More information on the Shared Responsibility Task Force (SRTF) can be accessed here, with a link to SurveyMonkey where the public can speak up on the decade old problem that producers of Certified Sustainable Palm Oil (CSPO) are producing much more than there is demand for. The RPSO survey requires a high level of knowledge on its certification, which we don't think the average consumer will engage in. For that reason, we have created our own Shared Responsibility Survey that targets the core problem with CSPO, the absence of buyers. Please take a few minutes and share your opinion on CSPO.
ISPO news on revamping standards for international acceptance. Read our commentary on ISPO revamp
RSPO ACOP 2019 has been pushed back due to Covid19. For more information, see RSPO announcement
May 08, 2020. Mondelez International issued a press release
CHICAGO, Ill., May 08, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mondelēz International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDLZ) today published its 2019 Snacking Made Right Report, highlighting the company’s significant progress towards achieving its 2025 sustainable and mindful snacking goals. The report outlines Mondelēz International’s ongoing commitment to lead the future of snacking by leveraging its global scale to deliver positive change.
June 15. 2019 Update. RSPO releases details of members who have failed to submit the required ACOP
With the completion of the ACOP 2018 period on 17 May 2018, the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) would like to note that the following Ordinary and Affiliate members failed to submit their 2018 Annual Communications of Progress (ACOP) report within the reporting period. Companies and organisations that do not submit their ACOP reports face one of the following actions: Read announcement
June 11. 2019 Update. Europe Criticized for Not Doing Enough to Slow Deforestation
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-06-10/europe-is-dangerously-behind-on-deforestation-goals-idh-says?srnd=premium-europe
Commitments. North America. Under the RSPOs's North American Sustainable Palm Oil Network
Members of NASPON. Commitments to use certified sustainable palm oil as supplied by the RSPO.
Ahold Delaize. 100% CSPO 2020
Key commitment from RSPO ACOP 2016 " Our 2020 commitment is: By 2020, 75% of the PO/PKO in our own brand products should be RSPO MB or SG. We have recently merged and have not set targets yet beyond 2020."
Albertstons. 100% CSPO 2020
RSPO ACOP: Vague
Barry Callebaut. 100% CSPO 2020
RSPO ACOP 2016: We are currently updating our sustainable palm oil policy with WWF and we have joined the Palm Oil Innovation Group (POIG). We are also currently asking our suppliers to share traceability data with us.
Blommers Chocolate. 100% CSPO achieved 2018
RSPO ACOP 2016: Very vague despite commitments since 2013
Bunge. 100% CSPO 2025
RSPO ACOP 2016: Only appromimately 10% of total 903,582.00 Tonnes certified
CLP Chemical. 100% CSPO 2021
Conservation International. NA
Control Union. NA
Daabon. 100% CSPO achieved 2018
Dunkin Brands. 100% CSPO 2020
Fuji Oils. 100% CSPO 2025
GAR/ VTO. 100% CSPO 2020
Grupo Bimbo. 100% CSPO 2020
International Flavors & Fragrances. 100% CSPO 2020
IOI. 100% CSPO 2020
Kellogg. 100% CSPO achieved 2018
Kraft Heinz. 100% CSPO achieved 2018
NESTE. 100% CSPO achieved 2018
Pepsico. 100% CSPO 2020
Rainforest Alliance. NA
Target. 100% CSPO 2026
Commitments. Europe. Under the ESPO initiative
2017 Update. Making sustainable palm oil the norm in Europe
2015. Commitment to Support: 100% Sustainable Palm Oil in Europe by 2020
2015. Commitment to Support: 100% Sustainable Palm Oil in Europe by 2020
Commitments. Southeast Asia. Under the Southeast Asia Alliance for Sustainable Palm Oil initiative.
Ayam Brand. "...only source for Ayam Brand™ segregated certified sustainable palm oil of West Malaysian origin."
Bee Cheng Hiang. TBC
Compass Group. Commitment to use certified palm oil by 2020 on RSPO ACOP
Crystal Jade Culinary Concepts. TBC
Danone. "Danone has committed to eliminate deforestation from its supply chain by 2020"
Delfi Limited. TBC
Fraser & Neave. " F&B division will be guided by MSPO, RSPO and other relevant regulatory guidelines on CSPO"
Ikea Southeast Asia. 100% CSPO by 2017 RSPO ACOP
Paradise Group Holdings. TBC
Super Group Ltd. TBC
Tong Seng Produce Pte Ltd. TBC
Tung Lok. TBC
Unilever. "...we were among the first companies to commit publicly to a long-term goal to source 100% of our palm oil sustainably."
Bee Cheng Hiang. TBC
Compass Group. Commitment to use certified palm oil by 2020 on RSPO ACOP
Crystal Jade Culinary Concepts. TBC
Danone. "Danone has committed to eliminate deforestation from its supply chain by 2020"
Delfi Limited. TBC
Fraser & Neave. " F&B division will be guided by MSPO, RSPO and other relevant regulatory guidelines on CSPO"
Ikea Southeast Asia. 100% CSPO by 2017 RSPO ACOP
Paradise Group Holdings. TBC
Super Group Ltd. TBC
Tong Seng Produce Pte Ltd. TBC
Tung Lok. TBC
Unilever. "...we were among the first companies to commit publicly to a long-term goal to source 100% of our palm oil sustainably."
Other commitments to CSPO from global companies.
Cargill. "...working towards a 100% transparent, traceable and sustainable palm supply chain by 2020."
Ferrero. "...reaches the goal of 100% certified palm oil..."
General Mills. "...will source 100 percent of our palm oil from responsible and sustainable sources by 2015"
Hershey. ..."We remain committed to purchasing 100% RSPO certified mass balance palm oil."
Mars. ..." We have purchased 100 percent of our palm oil from RSPO-certified sources via the group’s “mass balance” program since year-end 2013."
Mondelez. 100% certified palm oil but largely from green certificates.
Nestle. 100% CSPO 2020
Ferrero. "...reaches the goal of 100% certified palm oil..."
General Mills. "...will source 100 percent of our palm oil from responsible and sustainable sources by 2015"
Hershey. ..."We remain committed to purchasing 100% RSPO certified mass balance palm oil."
Mars. ..." We have purchased 100 percent of our palm oil from RSPO-certified sources via the group’s “mass balance” program since year-end 2013."
Mondelez. 100% certified palm oil but largely from green certificates.
Nestle. 100% CSPO 2020