• Is palm oil sustainable?
  • Palm oil, derived from Elaeis guineensis, is a critical component of the global edible oil and industrial fat market. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the sustainability of the palm oil chain, focusing on industrial applications, environmental implications, and economic sustainability.
  • Is there a national certification for sustainable palm oil?
  • However, there are national certifications, such as the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) and Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil Standard (ISPO), which are certifications from Malaysia and Indonesia, countries that together contribute approximately 90% of global palm oil production .
  • Which certifications are used in palm oil industry?
  • The sustainability certifications in the palm oil industry include the RSPO, MSPO, ISPO, International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) and the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials and Sustainable Agriculture Networks (RSBSAN) [16, 25].
  • Where does palm oil come from?
  • Palm oil is derived from the ripened mesocarp of the fruits of the oil palm tree Elaeis guineensis as crude palm oil (CPO). In addition, palm kernel oil (PKO) may be derived from the inner kernel of the fruit. It is cultivated in tropical regions close to the equator, predominantly in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Columbia and Nigeria.
  • How is palm oil made?
  • Palm oil is traditionally, and still industrially, produced by milling the fruits of oil palm. Besides milling, palm oil is produced by cold-pressing the fruit of the oil palm since the 1990s. This type of artisanal palm oil is usually not further refined, so they keep the natural red color.
  • Why is palm oil certification important?
  • Palm oil certification standards need to urgently address social impacts. Palm oil is an important commodity contributing to livelihoods of many communities, GDP of governments and the achievement of several sustainable development goals (SDG) including no poverty, zero hunger, and decent work and economic growth.