RSPO Certification

The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO)

Did you know that nearly half, approximately 50%, of the packaged products found in supermarkets, ranging from pizza and doughnuts to chocolate, contain palm oil? Palm oil is an important commodity and a versatile raw material for food and non-food industries.

However, the production of this essential ingredient poses a significant threat to crucial ecosystems and their inhabitants. Orangutans are at risk of extinction due to habitat destruction for palm oil production. Conversely, avoiding palm oil products is complex as it could harm the livelihoods of many who depend on the industry.

The answer? The key lies in ensuring that all palm oil comes from sustainable sources, verified by RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil) certification. RSPO certification assures consumers that the palm oil used in products is sourced from responsible and sustainable practices.

BSI's commitment to the cause is not just about certification – it's about driving decisions to support sustainable practices and guiding businesses toward ethical choices that not only benefit the environment but also contribute to long-term growth.

Benefits of partnering with BSI for RSPO certification include:

• For every client certified in UK&I, we donate a portion of the fee we receive to our conservation partner, Orangutan Land Trust. 
• BSI already certifies over 30% of all the sustainable palm at plantation level against the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil Programme (RSPO).
• BSI offers downstream RSPO supply chain certification to ensure what arrives at your factory to produce food and non-food products really is palm oil from independently audited and certified, sustainable sources.

Benefits of RSPO Certification:

• Strengthen your reputation and demonstrate ethical trading practices.
• Manage palm oil plantations and production with a common framework.
• Reassure customers that your palm oil is sourced sustainably.
• Demonstrate compliance with laws and industry regulations.
• Open up new markets and increase business prospects.