RSPO

Do you know what is RSPO?

RSPO stands for Rountable Sustainable Palm Oil.

Sustainable palm oil production is comprised of legal, economically viable, environmentally appropriate and socially beneficial management and operations.

There are 8 prinpicals to follow in order to qualify for the certification of RSPO.

Principal 1 - Commitment to transparency

Principal 2 - Compliance with applicable laws and regulations

Principal 3 - Commitment to long-term economic and financial viability

Principal 4 - Use of appropriate best practices by growers and millers

Principal 5 - Environmental responsibility and conservation of natural resources and biodiversity

Principal 6 - Responsible consideration of employees and of individuals and communities affected by growers and mills

Principal 7 - Responsible development of new plantings

Principal 8 - Commitment to continuos improvement in key areas of activity

A lot of sub rules and guidance to follow.

Anyone of you who are interested in finding more information about RSPO, http://www.rspo.org/ is the web site for you to visit.