How are businesses working to create positive, lasting change in the palm oil sector? @WWF asked companies included in our Palm Oil Buyers Scorecard to detail their journey to #sustainable#palmoil. More info 👉https://t.co/Pi4yT2bEJ3 #PalmOilScorecard
Given their leverage, the largest producers
and buyers of #palmoil have a unique
responsibility in driving a more #sustainable
palm oil industry. But are they leading by example? @WWF and @ZSLSPOTT dove into the data @RSPOtweets members submitted https://t.co/oOSamc6mt4
Voluntary commitments to end tropical deforestation by #2020 have failed. The lack of action by too many companies & financial institutions, & the lack of consequences, is impeding progress. Find out what can be done in the latest report: https://t.co/aBymwLjnE6
#deforestation
In China, less than 1% of #palmoil is certified as sustainable. But buyers on this market have significant potential to transform the industry, explains @guindon_michael in this opinion piece.
Read more: https://t.co/cc3MIe7s6E @ZSLSPOTT
Indonesia, India, China and Malaysia collectively make up more than 45% of global #palmoil consumption.
These markets can make a positive impact on the whole industry by transitioning towards #sustainablepalmoil, says @guindon_michael@ZSLSPOTT.
https://t.co/cc3MIe7s6E
Boycotting #palmoil is not an effective strategy to make the sector more #sustainable. Read my take on the issue in @chinadialogue https://t.co/cpvyWL3ggD
JUST OUT! @WWF's #palmoil scorecard reveals that while some companies are making commendable progress on #sustainable palm oil, others are doing little or nothing at all. Check out the full results at: https://t.co/Pi4yT2bEJ3
Published today: world’s 1st assessment of sustainability in the natural rubber sector by @ZSLSPOTT; found lack of transparency and commitments needed to protect #wildlife. Key to @OfficialZSL#FTAppeal – engaged private sector essential for conservation: https://t.co/IQR5osDyLS
Looking forward to speaking about the role of certification in transforming commodity markets at the @InnovaForum conference this morning #palmoil@RSPOtweets
SPOTT's @guindon_michael is speaking about #certification in forest-risk commodity supply chains this morning at @InnovaForum's Sustainable Landscapes and Commodities Forum
ZSL believes choosing #Sustainable#PalmOil is the way forward for #WildlifeAndPeople to thrive - important to local economies and providing a high-yield low-input crop. Companies working with @ZSLSPOTT can meet sustainability commitments to protect our #SevenWorldsOnePlanet
New report by @ZSLSPOTT found most companies don't know where their #palmoil comes from. Traceability is a crucial part of sustainability - companies must invest in traceability systems and join @RSPOtweets 🌴
@OfficialZSL@guindon_michael @ph_vanderwerf
https://t.co/wMCsIFFbkw
JUST LAUNCHED: #ESG transparency assessments of 99 major #PalmOil companies by @ZSLSPOTT. Traceability is key to meeting #ZeroDeforestation commitments, but most companies don't know where their palm oil comes from. Read more and explore the full results: https://t.co/8aeErtb3ZU
I'm honoured to represent ENGOs on such an important topic at #RT17. It's great to see @RSPOtweets developing innovative solutions to support smallholders.
How do we encourage the shift towards sustainable #palmoil? How can we support #smallholders to adopt sustainable farming methods?
🗨️Join the #RT17 conversation this November to explore some of the key questions around making sustainable palmoil the norm
https://t.co/D8cFMg2ABp
Apathy is not the solution, and @RSPOTweets Inke van der Sluijs provides insight as to why "phasing out palm oil is not a sustainable solution" either. https://t.co/TlD7SRsjd5
The deadline is fast approaching for two consultancy opportunities with ZSL to contribute to new research relating to #sustainable#PalmOil and #ResponsibleInvestment.
Applications are due on 25th August - full details here: https://t.co/u7vTK00aVz
200 delegates came together yesterday for Africa’s 3rd Sustainable #PalmOil Conference, hosted by #RSPO & @proforest, to discuss the urgent need for a long-term sustainable development plan for oil palm production in the region.
Read takeaways here > https://t.co/09WqxZgv1Y
Smallholders make up approximately 70% of #palmoil production in Africa and engaging them is critical to transform the sector. Interesting insights on challenges and solutions for smallholders being discussed at the #Sustainable#PalmOilAfrica conference in Ghana today @ZSLSPOTT