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Palm oil and palm-derived products are everywhere. Why? Because it’s the world’s least expensive vegetable oil. In addition to that, it is incredibly versatile in its applications. However, the reach of palm oil extends far beyond products and uses, which have consequences for the humans and lands that produce this oil. This is why sustainable production is capable of transforming
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- Could palm oil be a sustainable solution?
- Palm oil is often associated with deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions, but with global demand for vegetable oil growing, it could be a sustainable solution. Cultivating palm oil brings a high yield, with relatively little disruption to indigenous species compared to other oil crops such as rapeseed and soy.
- What percentage of palm oil imports are sustainable?
- In 2016 75% of the total palm oil imports to the UK were sustainable. Many large retailers and leading brands use it. Chester has declared itself the first sustainable palm oil city in the country. Why haven't I heard of it before?
- Are companies complying with a'sustainable' palm oil standard?
- But some companies are signing up to comply with a standard known as "sustainable" palm oil. BBC environment correspondent Claire Marshall explains. There is a generally-agreed global standard set by the Round Table on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), which is made up of oil palm growers, retailers, NGOs and manufacturers.
- Which palm oil producers are promoting sustainable production & transitioning to net-zero emissions?
- To address these concerns, the leading palm oil producers, Indonesia and Malaysia, are actively promoting sustainable palm oil production and transitioning to net-zero emissions. Among other oil crops, such as soybean, rapeseed, and sunflower, palm has the most sustainable standards.
- What if palm oil was produced ethically and sustainably?
- If palm oil were produced ethically and sustainably, it could offer numerous benefits. Aside from being an effective cooking oil, it works well as a soap and fuel. Plus, people have been cooking with palm oil in Africa for thousands of years (1, 24).
- Why is'sustainable' palm oil so controversial?
- But it is hugely controversial because it involves the clearing of tropical rainforests to grow palm oil plantations. This has led to the loss of biodiversity and habitat for under-threat animals such as the orang-utan. But some companies are signing up to comply with a standard known as "sustainable" palm oil.
