New Approach to Palm Sustainability: Phasing Out of Palm Certification in the 2020 Program
The Rainforest Alliance is phasing out of palm certification in the 2020 Program... Continue Reading
Organizational Updates
June 7, 2021
An archive of the information about palm oil available on the Rainforest Alliance website.
All resources for Palm Oil
John Lewis Pledges to Protect Tropical Forest in Indonesia from Deforestation
The Rainforest Alliance welcomes the John Lewis Partnership and its pledge to help protect standing forests, biodiversity and indigenous communities living in landscapes where palm oil is sourced.
What is Sustainable Agriculture?
Definitions differ, but at its heart, sustainable agriculture is about meeting the needs of the present, without sacrificing those of tomorrow—it’s farming that is environmentally sound, socially responsible, and profitable for farmers.... Continue Reading
No Palm Oil or Green Palm Oil? Retailers Face Labelling Dilemma
Moves by Malaysia and Indonesia to get shops to shun "palm oil-free" products may not help the industry's reputation, analysts warn.
The Search for Sustainable Palm Oil
By joining forces with farmers, companies, and civil society, we can make important steps toward making palm oil production more sustainable.... Continue Reading
Smallholder Palm Oil Financing in Indonesia
Over the summer of 2015, the Rainforest Alliance researched palm oil financing in Indonesia in order to better understand the financing needs of smallholder palm oil producers and to identify opportunities for supporting these producers in accessing short term and long term financing.