RSPO Certification FGV strives to strengthen its sustainability credentials through the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) certification. RSPO is the most widely recognised global standard for oil palm sustainability. It adopts a holistic approach and certification is based on audits that measure the negative impacts of oil palm cultivation, oil processing and product manufacture on a variety of economic, environmental and social indicators. Our RSPO certification began in 2008 and is a voluntary initiative. FGV volunteered for RSPO certification, and is one of the earliest plantations companies in the world to obtain the RSPO certification in 2010. Since then, we have in place a Time-Bound Plan that aims for all our 67 mill complexes to be certified by 2022. At the moment, 30 of our mill complexes are RSPO-certified. Sustainability certifications Acknowledgement of compliance to internationally recognised industry sustainability standards through certification is fundamental to building trust and providing comfort to customers and stakeholders of the high quality of our products and of the care and responsible practices that go into their production. Certification is also crucial in preserving FGV’s reputation and compliance to standards, given our position as a global leader in the oil palm industry. In addition, certification reinforces the continued acceptance of our products, consequently providing assurance on revenue flows and facilitates broadening of markets and customer base for our products. Our efforts in this area contribute to environmental protection, biodiversity preservation and the continuing safety and well-being of our workforce and impacted communities. In 2021, from the total of 67 palm oil mills, 30 (representing 45%) are RSPO-certified. In terms of estates, from the total of 174 estates, 82 (representing 47%) are similarly certified. 65 CLIMATE ACTION & ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2020/2021
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