- The event details the corporate involvement of major companies (Wilmar, Unilever, Cargill) in the RSPO initiative amidst ongoing deforestation in Sumatra and Borneo.
- Projects in West Kalimantan secured land for conservation efforts, linking CSPO production to RSPO standards.
RSPO CEO reports certified concessions experienced less fire damage in Indonesia
What happened
RSPO Chief Executive Officer Joseph D’Cruz presented findings at the group's 2026 annual roundtable. He reported that certified concessions experienced substantially less fire damage compared to the industry average. Of 1.9 million hectares burned in Indonesia between January and September 2026, only about 14,500 hectares, or 0.8 percent, were located within RSPO-certified concessions.
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Why it matters
The findings underscore the role of RSPO standards in mitigating environmental risk within the palm oil industry. The presentation highlighted the need for RSPO members to demonstrate commitment to protecting their track records amid global market conditions.
Projects in West Kalimantan secured land for conservation efforts, linking CSPO production to RSPO standards.
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Who's involved
- IndonesiaLocation where the fire damage and industry operations were monitored
- Latin AmericaRegion where RSPO's certified base may expand through new smallholder recognition
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- IndonesiaSpeculative
RSPO standards might reduce operational costs related to fire damage and support smallholder revenue in Indonesia.
- Latin AmericaSpeculative
RSPO's certified base in Latin America might increase investment opportunities in smallholder agriculture.