deforestation<\/a>, natural ecosystem conversion, and human rights abuse.<\/p>\nAn additional six points assess companies’ contribution to industry-wide transformation by promoting sustainable palm oil beyond their direct supply chain.<\/p>\n
The score card is released as the urgency to combat climate change peaks. Palm oil production is deemed a key threat to at least 193 endangered species, including orangutans, elephants, rhinoceroses, and tigers.<\/p>\n
Recent WWF data suggests that oil palm-driven deforestation has begun to slow, with governments in major producing countries taking action.<\/p>\n
However, an in-depth examination of the 128 companies which participated in the report shows that while 91% of respondents have committed to sourcing 100% RSPO-certified palm oil, only 59% are doing so.<\/p>\n
\u201cWWF\u2019s palm oil scorecard gives the public sight of what companies are doing to build a sustainable industry,” said WWF conversion-free supply chain specialist Nicola Brennan.<\/p>\n
“It also shows that it is possible for companies to introduce sustainable palm oil across their entire product ranges and that every company can follow suit.<\/p>\n
\u201cGiven the urgency of tackling deforestation and protecting smallholders and local communities, companies must accelerate action across markets and prove they are serious about transforming the palm oil industry so that as consumers we can be confident that the products, we buy aren\u2019t driving deforestation.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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