RSPO

NEARLY TWO DECADES ON, EUROPE CONTINUES TO DRIVE GLOBAL DEMAND FOR RSPO CERTIFIED PALM OIL

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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The shipment, originating from Malaysia, contained the world's first cargo of certified sustainable palm oil (CSPO).

Key Points: 
  • The shipment, originating from Malaysia, contained the world's first cargo of certified sustainable palm oil (CSPO).
  • As the first palm oil grower to have all of its operations certified in 2008, United Plantations (UP) in Malaysia produced the first shipment of RSPO CSPO, which was imported by AarhusKarlhamn (AAK), United Kingdom.
  • Since then, RSPO has seen membership increase from 500 members in 2010 to nearly 6,000 in 2024, with Europe accounting for 2,854.
  • A group of private organisations formed the Dutch Alliance for Sustainable Palm Oil (DASPO) in 2008 with the goal that all palm oil imported into the Dutch market be RSPO certified by 2015.

Kao Rated Triple-A for Climate Change, Water Security, and Forests for Fourth Consecutive Year by CDP

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Professional Services, Other Natural Resources, Sustainability, Forest Products, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Environment, Cosmetics, Retail, Packaging, Climate Change, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Manufacturing, Multimedia, Stick, Climate change, ESG, Kao Corporation, RSPO, Palm oil, Biomass, Water, Disclosure, Carbon, CO2, CDP, SMILE, Climate, Water security, A-list, Dashboard

Kao, a leading manufacturer of personal care, household, and cosmetics products, received the highest triple-A score for its sustainability initiatives involving climate change, forests, and water security.

Key Points: 
  • Kao, a leading manufacturer of personal care, household, and cosmetics products, received the highest triple-A score for its sustainability initiatives involving climate change, forests, and water security.
  • More than 21,000 firms were evaluated for the ‘A List’, with only 10 selected for inclusion across the three categories.
  • Kao has now been included in the Climate Change ‘A List’ for the fifth time, the Forests ‘A List’ for the fourth time, and the Water Security ‘A List’ for the seventh time.
  • In the forests area, Kao has created a “Palm Oil Dashboard” on its website, which provides information on its palm oil procurement activities.

R.E.A. Holdings plc: Circular re further investment by DSN in REA Kaltim

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Fruit, FFB, ATP, Palm oil, Food, Collection, Mining, KCC, Coal, RSPO, PU, MCU, AP, IPA, Round Table, CPO, Exercise, Sand, Zoological society, Coal mining, Certification, Growth

As is normal, crops were weighted to the second half although, unusually, there was no pronounced peak in the fourth quarter.

Key Points: 
  • As is normal, crops were weighted to the second half although, unusually, there was no pronounced peak in the fourth quarter.
  • This was likely a consequence of a period of lower rainfall that, while typically occurring each year, fell later than usual in 2023.
  • The initial output is being utilised to surface the quarry ends of two roads leading from the quarry to the continuing REA Kaltim sub-group's estates.
  • Debt and cash were increased in November 2023 upon receipt by REA Kaltim of the pre-closing loan of $10.0 million from AP.

RSPO Celebrates 20 Years of Impact and Reaffirms the Power of Partnerships for the Next 20

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Round Table, Bumitama Agri, European Commission, Partnership, Farmer, Palm oil, Assurance, Civil service commission, CTTS, Innovation, RSPO, Climate change, Growth, Certification, Renewable energy

For nearly twenty years, the RSPO has facilitated global change to make the production and consumption of palm oil sustainable.

Key Points: 
  • For nearly twenty years, the RSPO has facilitated global change to make the production and consumption of palm oil sustainable.
  • Starting from 200 members from 16 countries in 2004, RSPO now counts more than 5,700 members in over 100 countries and territories spanning the globe.
  • The RSPO Smallholder Support Fund (RSSF) has provided US$4.2 million in funding to support 44,203 farmers in 12 countries since 2013.
  • The conference also featured the RSPO Excellence Awards, which saw fifteen of its Members nominated for their outstanding contributions to sustainable palm oil.

Ardent Mills Announces 'Nourish: Intention & Impact', New Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Strategy

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
Community, Agriculture, Acquisition, Safety, Organization, Natural Resources, Palm oil, Greenhouse gas, Student, RSPO, Ingredient, Culture, Inclusion, Equity, Trust, Senior, Colorado State University, Compost, Kansas State University, University, Food safety, Guarantee of origin, Water, Mental health, Diversity, Workplace, ESG, Recycling, Renewable energy, Nursing, Food industry, Management, Flour

DENVER, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ardent Mills, the premier flour-milling and ingredient company, today announced the release of its fiscal year 2023 (FY23) ESG report. Aligned to Ardent Mills' ESG framework, Nourish: Intention & Impact, the report outlines new time-bound goals that cover all aspects of the business, as well as achievements and new programs from the last fiscal year.

Key Points: 
  • "At Ardent Mills, our core values of trust, serving, simplicity and safety guide our commitment to nourish what's next.
  • We progress towards this when we enact people-centered business practices," said Dan Dye, CEO, Ardent Mills.
  • "Our new ESG strategy underscores our continued dedication to intentional and impactful change – both within Ardent Mills and our surrounding communities.
  • The People pillar underscores Ardent Mills' initiatives to cultivate a workplace in which all people thrive personally and professionally.

ReSeed and FoodChain ID Announce Ground-Breaking Partnership That Promotes Transparency for Sustainable Practices in the Global Agri-Food Supply Chain

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Monday, November 27, 2023
Innova, United, ID, Carbon, Senior, Bonsucro, RTRS, Food, Entrepreneurship, USDA, Orthalicus reses, Certification, RSPO, ISO, Climate, Trust, Accreditation, Farmer, Partnership, Soil, United Nations, Agriculture, Organic

The food and agriculture industry currently contributes over one-third of the total global greenhouse gas emissions, according to the United Nations.

Key Points: 
  • The food and agriculture industry currently contributes over one-third of the total global greenhouse gas emissions, according to the United Nations.
  • Dr. Heather Secrist, Senior Vice President, Technical Services Americas at FoodChain ID, comments: "FoodChain ID is proud to partner with ReSeed as the exclusive third-party verifier for this breakthrough partnership which incentivizes the agri-food supply chain to adopt more sustainable practices.
  • The carbon credit verification partnership announced today with FoodChain ID as the exclusive, independent, third-party verifier increases transparency and trust across the global agri-food supply chain.
  • ReSeed will continue to work closely with global brands and their supply chain to invest in sustainable and regenerative practices to secure the future of both their business and the planet."

Bunge and Musim Mas Collaborate to Make Palm Value Chain more Sustainable

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
ISPO, Agriculture, Deforestation in Indonesia, NYSE, Round Table, World Bank Group, Exploitation of natural resources, Palm oil, Climate, International Finance Corporation, RSPO, Farmer, Epidemiology of schizophrenia, Partnership, Musim Mas, Peat swamp forest, Natural rubber, Renewable energy, Sustainability, Bunge

SINGAPORE, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bunge (NYSE: BG) and Musim Mas Group announced a collaboration to promote the use of sustainable practices among smallholder farmers in Sambas, West Kalimantan, Indonesia. 

Key Points: 
  • SINGAPORE, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bunge (NYSE: BG) and Musim Mas Group announced a collaboration to promote the use of sustainable practices among smallholder farmers in Sambas, West Kalimantan, Indonesia.
  • The collaboration, co-funded by Bunge and Musim Mas through 2025, aims to train more than 1,000 independent smallholders in sustainable production of palm oil.
  • "Bunge strives to be the preferred sustainable solutions partner for producers and customers," said Ben Vreeburg, Bunge Senior Director of Sustainability.
  • While West Kalimantan only contributes 5% to Musim Mas' supply base, it is integral to the group's overall sustainable sourcing strategy.

Top Ten Ways to Eat Peanut Butter

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
National Peanut Board, PB, Ice cream, Fruit, Honey, Dijon, RSPO, Yogurt, Once Again, Vegetable oil, Fast food, PB&J

NUNDA, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Once Again Nut Butter, which started over 45 years ago with two people making peanut butter in a single barrel roaster, is today an industry leader with an unwavering passion for creating high-quality, simple-ingredient nut and seed butters. For National Peanut Butter Lovers Month this November, the team is sharing the following out-of-the-jar recipe ideas for enjoying their best-selling spread, plus offering a 15% discount on all peanut butter purchased through OnceAgainNutButter.com.

Key Points: 
  • For National Peanut Butter Lovers Month this November, the team is sharing the following out-of-the-jar recipe ideas for enjoying their best-selling spread, plus offering a 15% discount on all peanut butter purchased through OnceAgainNutButter.com .
  • Top your burger with peanut butter, make sushi rolls, or add a dollop to curry.
  • The company's certified organic no-stir peanut butter delivers classic taste and texture without excess sugar or hydrogenated oils and is stabilized with responsibly sourced, RSPO Certified organic palm oil.
  • Most recently, Once Again Nut Butter made its peanut butter even more snackable with the launch of small-batch, handcrafted graham cracker sandwiches .

Musim Mas recognized as a Leader in Global Child Forum's Benchmark

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Benchmark, Musim Mas, Education, Sustainability, Food, Global Child Forum, Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil, Policy, Workforce, Rights, Alternatives for Community and Environment, RSPO, United, Workplace, Environment, Mother, Caregiver, Agricultural productivity, CRC, Business, School, Parental leave, Round Table, Personal care, Boston Consulting Group, Community, Parent, Nursing, Child

SINGAPORE, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Musim Mas Group scored 8.7 out of 10 in Global Child Forum's Benchmark, the State of Children's Rights and Business 2023, placing the group as a leader in the forum's ranking. With this score, the group ranks No. 2 in the list for the Food, Beverage and Personal Care sector, Agricultural Products industry. Musim Mas' score exceeds the average score of 4.9.

Key Points: 
  • SINGAPORE, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Musim Mas Group scored 8.7 out of 10 in Global Child Forum's Benchmark, the State of Children's Rights and Business 2023, placing the group as a leader in the forum's ranking.
  • Musim Mas' score exceeds the average score of 4.9.
  • "Musim Mas believes protecting children's rights to healthcare and education is key to keeping the parents who are our employees happy and reducing turnover in our workforce.
  • We strive to do even more," said Olivier Tichit, Director of Sustainability at Musim Mas.

Musim Mas recognized as a Leader in Global Child Forum's Benchmark

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Benchmark, Musim Mas, Education, Sustainability, Food, Global Child Forum, Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil, Policy, Workforce, Rights, Alternatives for Community and Environment, RSPO, Multimedia, United, Workplace, Environment, Mother, Caregiver, Agricultural productivity, CRC, Business, School, Parental leave, Round Table, Personal care, Boston Consulting Group, Community, Parent, Nursing, Child

SINGAPORE, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Musim Mas Group scored 8.7 out of 10 in Global Child Forum's Benchmark, the State of Children's Rights and Business 2023, placing the group as a leader in the forum's ranking. With this score, the group ranks No. 2 in the list for the Food, Beverage and Personal Care sector, Agricultural Products industry. Musim Mas' score exceeds the average score of 4.9.

Key Points: 
  • SINGAPORE, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Musim Mas Group scored 8.7 out of 10 in Global Child Forum's Benchmark, the State of Children's Rights and Business 2023, placing the group as a leader in the forum's ranking.
  • Musim Mas' score exceeds the average score of 4.9.
  • "Musim Mas believes protecting children's rights to healthcare and education is key to keeping the parents who are our employees happy and reducing turnover in our workforce.
  • We strive to do even more," said Olivier Tichit, Director of Sustainability at Musim Mas.