RSPO-Certified Plasma Palm Oil Farmers Decrease in 2024
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Based on Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) data, in 2024 there were 101,154 Indonesian plasma palm oil farmers with RSPO certification. This represents an approximate 18% decrease compared to the previous year.
These plasma farmers are those partnered with companies. They generally receive support in the form of seedlings and training, and then sell their harvest to the companies based on specific contracts or agreements.
RSPO is a globally applicable sustainable palm oil plantation certification system. This certification allows palm oil farmers to gain exposure to international markets.
The decrease in the number of RSPO-certified plasma farmers in Indonesia may be influenced by certificates expiring or being deactivated.
According to information on the RSPO website, these certificates are valid for five years per issuance cycle.
To obtain RSPO certification, farmers must implement a number of sustainability standards—such as not employing children under the age of 18, practicing environmentally friendly plantation management, and so on.
Certificate holders must then undergo regular verification and audit processes to ensure compliance with sustainability standards. If the audit results are problematic, the certificate may be revoked.
"Every certified RSPO member must undergo a main assessment every five years. Any issues or non-compliances must be raised during the audit, and must be closed within a specified timeframe," as quoted from the RSPO website.
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