• Does the palm oil kernel expeller market have sustainability certification activity?
  • The palm oil kernel expeller market has much less sustainability certification activity (Figure 1.4). On the physical side, there is significant variation in annual global traded volumes. For CSPKE Credits, RSPO is observing an increasing trend in global CSPKE volumes.
  • Which palm oil producers are promoting sustainable production & transitioning to net-zero emissions?
  • To address these concerns, the leading palm oil producers, Indonesia and Malaysia, are actively promoting sustainable palm oil production and transitioning to net-zero emissions. Among other oil crops, such as soybean, rapeseed, and sunflower, palm has the most sustainable standards.
  • How much oil is extracted from palm kernels?
  • The oil palm produces bunches containing many fruits with the fleshy mesocarp enclosing a kernel that is covered by a very hard shell. The FAO considers palm oil (coming from the pulp) and palm kernels to be primary products. The oil extraction rate from a bunch varies from 17 to 27% for palm oil, and from 4 to 10% for palm kernels.
  • Does Europe have a sustainable palm oil market?
  • For the past two decades, Europe has been a frontrunner in sustainable palm oil. However, while the European market for sustainable palm oil has reached high levels, Europe¡¯s total palm oil imports are decreasing. With demand from other parts of the world growing, it is important that other markets also commit to sustainable palm oil.
  • Which countries are promoting RSPO certification in the palm oil supply chain?
  • First, Europe is the global front-runner when it comes to promoting certification in the palm oil supply chain.10 This is reflected in Europe¡¯s dominant share of global RSPO certified sustainable palm oil (CSPO) consumption.11 Europe accounts for 45% of total global CSPO use and is by far the largest consumer of CSPO (Figure 1.3).
  • Is there a business case for sustainable palm oil sourcing?
  • Companies that are just starting their sustainability journey will find useful evidence for why there is a business case to strengthen their eforts on sustainable palm oil (SPO) sourcing. Furthermore, they will find the necessary tools to kick-start their sustainability journey.