RSPO

Palm oil controversy continues as new report accuses firms of failing to adequately enforce zero deforestation pledges

Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil faces pressure to strengthen its certification standards from more than 90 institutional investors

Consumer goods giant accused of failing to file progress reports and not paying membership fees, but Nestle insists it is pursuing a responsible sourcing strategy

Campaigners argue labelling schemes certifying provenance of textiles, fish and palm oil are 'failing the environment and consumers'

World Association of Zoos and Aquariums ink agreement with Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil

Environmental groups accuse palm oil and timber firm Korindo of illegal burning and deforestation in Papua and North Maluku

Palm oil producer was stripped of its certification in March 2016 after failing to meet environmental standards

Major palm oil firm IOI also submits action plan to regain RSPO sustainability certification

Unilever, Kellogg and Mars reveal they are to drop IOI after palm oil supplier sees its RSPO certification suspended

Firms adhering to RSPO Next will have to fulfill a range of more demanding criteria than the core standard in an effort to better limit the damage done by palm oil