A comparison of leading palm oil certification standards in terms of environmental standards, iscc provides the most restrictive safeguards particularly when addressing peat land conversion, while rspo is stronger on the social impact of oil palm. Does ispo deliver more access to market for oil palm smallholders. The indonesian sustainable palm oil system ispo is a policy developed by the indonesian government in order to make palm oil production sustainable in compliance with indonesian laws and regulations. Seek palm oil certification through the roundtable on sustainable palm oil. It is locally used as cooking oil, exported for use in much commercial food and personal care products and is converted into biofuel. Indonesia ispo certified palm oil plantations seen at 5. Dec 27, 2016 improving the indonesian palm oil industry through ispo. The implementation of gap is further strengthened with the introduction of the mpob codes of practice cop for the palm oil supply chain to help raise oil palm yield and to assure quality. Indonesia has a mandatory palm oil certification scheme the indonesia sustainable palm oil ispo system and has committed to achieving 100 per cent sustainable palm oil, to improve the competitiveness of indonesian palm oil in the global market and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and draw attention to environmental issues. Executive summary in recent decades, the global market for palm oil has grown significantly. The ispo makes no explicit reference to applying free, prior. When they are properly applied, these criteria can help to minimize the negative impact of palm oil cultivation on the environment and communities in palm oil producing regions.
The promotion of ispo had been done in spain, italy, france, germany and russia on the year of 2011 and 2012. Certification schemes vary in their aims, scope, and methodologies, and each scheme has strengths and weaknesses. To help the overall palm oil industry evaluate what potential practices can be put in place and the magnitude of ghg emission reductions, the roundtable on sustainable palm oil rspo and winrock international have collaborated to develop a compilation of best. In 2009, the indonesian government created a national sustainability platform called indonesian sustainable palm oil ispo. It represents the highest environmental and social standards. Palm oil production in the republic of gabon globus.
Pdf sustainable palm oil as a public responsibility. The aim is to improve the competitiveness of the indonesian palm oil in the global market and to reduce greenhouse gases emissions and. Ispo indonesian sustainable palm oil mb mass balance mmt million metric tonnes weight. Principles and criteria in crisis did anyone really believe the forest heroes campaign and the rspo when they congratulated the world in october 2014.
Social and environmental impact of palm oil wikipedia. Towards defining emerging norms of good practice viii standards, and where tables are extensive, theyre placed in hyperlinked appendices with abridged summaries retained in the main report. Based on existing indonesian legislation, the scheme aims to improve the sustainability and competitiveness of the countrys palm oil industry, while contributing to the governments commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Executive summary palm oil comparative study this study compares the world s principal oil palm sustainability standards rspo, iscc, ispo, mspo, san, hcs and rsb by measuring them against a comprehensive set of over 39 social and human rights indicators within six different themes. The rspo has developed a set of environmental and social criteria which companies must comply with in order to produce certified sustainable palm oil cspo. It also includes several topics related to oil palm genomics, tissue culture and genetic engineering of oil palm. A comparison of leading palm oil certification standards.
The area covered by indonesian sustainable palm oil ispocertified plantations will reach 5. Historically, companies have not paid attention to what happens at the farm level, because palm oil is a secondary ingredient, said neil blomquist, a spokesperson for the education and advocacy group palm done right. Rspo, iscc, ispo, mspo, san, hcs and rsb by measuring them against a comprehensive set of. For companies, who are starting on this journey, the cgf recommends the following steps. Joint study on the similarities and differences of the ispo. Palm oil has a long supply chain, which makes reducing its use complex. Malaysian palm oil board malaysian sustainable palm oil. Much work remains to be done to make ispo an internationallyaccepted standard amongst palm oil customers. Comparison of the ispo, mspo and rspo i efeca comparison of the ispo, mspo and rspo standards aim the indonesian sustainable palm oil standard, malaysian palm oil standard, and roundtable on sustainable palm oil standard have been developed to ensure sustainability in palm oil cultivation and supply chains. There are a number of voluntary and mandatory standards that apply to palm oil. Effect of oil palm sustainability certification on. European move to ban palm oil from biofuels is crop.
Even though participation in the rspo implies additional costs for smallholders, their profits increase because of the premium prices and premium fees. Implications for economic growth and social and environmental sustainability. The palm oil global value chain center for international. Several principles and criteria have been established by the rspo to determine. The indonesian sustainable palm oil ispo scheme, a policy that was initiated by the indonesian government, aims to boost the competitiveness of indonesian palm oil on the global market and to protect the environment by reducing greenhouse gases as well as giving attention to environmental issues. Executive summary palm oil comparative study this study compares the world s principal oil palm sustainability standards rspo, iscc, ispo, mspo, san, hcs and rsb by measuring them against a comprehensive set of over 39 social and human rights indicators within six. The indonesian sustainable palm oil ispo system is a policy adopted by the ministry of agriculture on behalf of the indonesian government. Conservation values hcv, uses free, prior informed. The consumer goods forum sustainable palm oil sourcing guidelines. It regulates a mandatory standard comprises of 7 principles, 41 criteria and 127. Given indonesias status as largest palm oil producer in the world, we focus on indonesias public standard on sustainable palm oil in this paper. On the governance capacity of indonesian standard for sustainable palm oil ispo article pdf available in agriculture and human values july. Tuks briefing paper beyond eu, rspo and ispo sustainability.
However, by addressing these strengths and weaknesses, schemes can evolve to push for improved practices and make sustainable production of agricultural commodities the norm. As of august 29, 306 ispo certificates have been granted to 304 indonesian oil palm companies, one plasma farming association, and one farmer selfhelp cooperative. The roundtable on sustainable palm oil rspois a global, multistakeholder initiative with the vision to transform markets to make sustainable palm oil the norm. This report also serves as a practical guide for indian palm oil companies to advance their journey towards purchase of sustainable palm oil through a stepwise approach. In 2009, the indonesian government created a national sustainability platform called indonesian sustainable palm oil. Second, ispo also seems to lose the competition with uncertified palm oil on a producer level, as ispo does not include a premium price or additional fee for certified palm oil as rspo. Mspo provides strict standards for plantation management while ispo is based on existing. Sep 02, 2016 palm oil is an essential contributor to the indonesian economy and rural livelihoods in particular. Lutfi 2014 may reverberate even when indonesian palm oil producers become ispo certified. In the nature, the seeds have a relative dormancy leading to very long germination process 1 to 3. Ispo is an official sustainability requirements on sustainable oil palm plantation in indonesia.
The indonesian government launched the indonesian sustainable palm oil standard ispo in 2011. Aug 03, 20 although agriculture ministry regulation no. In 2011, the government of indonesia under the ministry of agriculture introduced the indonesian sustainable palm oil ispo certification as a mandatory requirement for all oil palm growers and millers operating in indonesia with the objective to holistically address environmental issues plaguing the oil palm industry and thereby improve the competitiveness of indonesian palm oil in the. Compilation of best management practices to reduce total. Rspo is the most widely recognised certification for sustainable palm oil. Secretariat of indonesian sustainable palm oil ispo commission. Indoagri sustainable palm oil policy 2017 indoagri is a leading diversified and vertically integrated agribusiness with operations along the entire supply chain, from plantation management and crop production, through refining, branding and marketing of consumer products. An exclusion of palm oil from the negotiations would be a strong signal to the indonesian government that significant domestic progress is needed before palm oil can be discussed within the framework of a free trade agreement. Ispo certification helping the indonesian palm oil sector. October 2007 preamble 3 replace chemicals that are categorised as world health organisation type 1a or 1b, or listed by the stockholm or rotterdam conventions, and paraquat. The roundtable on sustainable palm oil rspo, which was set up in 2004 on the initiative of the wwf, is an international alliance of palm oil producers, traders, companies, banks, and nongovernmental organisations.
Its aims are to develop a sustainable standard for palm oil, to unite the various stakeholders and to advance their activities. About 20% of global 2015 palm oil production was certified by the roundtable on sustainable palm oil rspo 17. Target 100% sustainable palm oil in europe by 2020. The indonesian sustainable palm oil ispo system is a policy adopted by the ministry of agriculture on behalf of the government of indonesia with the aim to improve the competitiveness of the indonesian palm oil on the global market and contribute to the objective set by the president of the republic of indonesia to reduce greenhouse gases.
Joint study on the similarities and differences of the. Palm oil is in everything, and its hurting more than the. Voluntary, based agreement palm oil stakeholders ispo and rspo. Recommendations to establish sustainable palm oil operations in the republic of gabon by pratyush satyanarayan this piece is part of a series of assessment submissions from warwick economics introduction to environmental economics module for firstyear students. Monitoring sustainable deforestationfree palm oil in europe. Ipop indonesian palm oil pledge ispo indonesian sustainable palm oil iscc international sustainability and carbon certification. Rspo principles and criteria for sustainable palm oil production. The indonesian sustainable palm oil ispo system is a policy adopted by the ministry of agriculture on behalf of the government of indonesia with the aim to improve the competitiveness of the indonesian palm oil on the global market and contribute to the objective set by the president of the republic of indonesia to reduce greenhouse gases emissions and draw attention to environmental issues. Joint study compari ng rspo roundtable for sustainable palm oil and ispo is already been developed, focusing on hcv high conservation value and fpic free, prior and informed consent.
The negative ngo campaigns against indonesian palm oil ipocc 2014. Many palm oil businesses in indonesia do not consider ispo. Comparable schemes are proceeding for coffee and cocoa wijaya and glasbergen 2016. Rspo principles and criteria for sustainable palm oil. Green finance deforestationfree portfolios 44 fostering industry collaboration a sustainable palm oil roundtable for india 45. The aim is to improve the competitiveness of the indonesian palm oil in the global market and to reduce greenhouse gases emissions and draw attention to environmental issues. The system relies heavily on amdal the indonesian environmental feasibility assessment, in its requirements. External concerns on the rspo and ispo certification schemes. Fire free village program 3parties collaboration model hotspot clustering system early warning system.
Ispo certification the way to sustainable palm oil in. This study compares the worlds principal oil palm sustainability standards. That may be changing, as palm oil gets more publicity. Comparison of the ispo, mspo and rspo standards spott.
Ispo certification helping the indonesian palm oil. The consumer goods forum sustainable palm oil sourcing. Oil palm produces four to ten times more oil per hectare than any other vegetable oil crop. Palm oil, produced from the oil palm, is a basic source of income for many farmers in south east asia, central and west africa, and central america. There is a lack of understanding and knowledge about ispo and it needs to be better promoted amongst customers in the international palm oil market. A principal objective is to promote the growth and use of sustainable palm oil through cooperation within the supply chain. Second, ispo also seems to lose the competition with uncertified palm oil on a producer level, as ispo does not include a premium price or additional fee for certified palm oil as rspo does. Accommodation is provided free of charge to all workers with potable water supply and. Pdf certification becomes a prerequisite for tradable products to get legality and access to global market.
The ispo regulation was updated in march 2015 and is now known as the indonesian sustainable palm oil certification system. The promotion was organized in coordination with indonesian palm oil board, indonesian palm oil producers association and local. Improving the indonesian palm oil industry through ispo. No tariff reductions for palm oil and its products. These new benchmarks include six sustainability standards namely. Certification, labelling and traceability of palm oil edp open. Indonesia is the largest palm oil producer and has the largest number of producers with rspo certification. By design, ispo criteria are strongly aligned with existing legal and regulatory requirements, and for this reason the ispo is sometimes referred to as indonesias legality standard for palm oil. It also calls for local oil palm cultivation to adopt sustainable practices, and in particular, avoid conversion of primary forest.
Seventyfive percent of all palm oil will be produced responsibly, and it means that 75 percent of all the palm oil produced will be grown without cutting. But it has also faced increasing international scrutiny over its sustainability. Jul 31, 2017 the negative ngo campaigns against indonesian palm oil ipocc 2014. It produces up to 10 times more oil per unit area than soybeans, rapeseed or sunflowers. Results were to be collated and reported by november 2007. Isporspo comparative study indonesia palm oil platform.
Certification labelling traceability palm oil rspo. The differences between ispo and rspo are the criteria related to high conservation values. Sustainable palm oil a up and sustainability certifications. Rspo and ispo framework roundtable on sustainable palm oil rspo the rspo is a nongovernmental organisation ngo formed by palm oil producers, endusers and other ngos and that establishes the principles and criteria for the sustainable production of palm oil. On november and december 2011 there were 12 locations for ispo promotion attended by 850 participants. Abstract free trade agreements fta have gained prominence in recent years arising from the long delayed conclusion of the world trade.
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