General Assembly 19-2C

Background:

All RSPO members have the individual responsibility and are committed to support the vision “to transform markets to make sustainable palm oil the norm” by virtue of the RSPO Codes of Conduct. Clause 3.2 in the Code of Conduct for Members states:

“Members/Associates to whom the P&C do not apply directly will implement parallel standards relevant to their own organisation, which cannot be lower than those set out in the P&C”.

Resolution GA18-2b was adopted by the RSPO members at the 18th General Assembly requesting to review and amend Clause 3.2 of the Code of Conduct for Members, to clarify the wording and implications for the members.

The Shared Responsibility Working Group (SRWG) has led this review and reached consensus on the recommended amendment with the signatories of the resolution, RSPO Secretariat, Standards Standing Committee and Board of Governors.
Proposed Resolution:

To amend Clause 3.2 of the RSPO Code of Conduct for Members 2017 and the RSPO Code of Conduct for Supply Chain Associates 2017 (hereafter referred to as the RSPO CoC’s) as follows:

3.2 In being committed towards the production, procurement and use of Sustainable Palm Oil1, members to whom the P&C2 do not apply directly shall adopt and implement environmental and social standards no lower than those set out in the P&C.

Footnote:
1 Production, procurement and use of Sustainable Palm Oil involves all members of RSPO whether directly or indirectly involved in the production, procurement, and use of Sustainable Palm Oil.

2 Environmental and social standards shall focus on all the environmental and social issues identified in the P&C (refer to the latest RSPO P&C): https://rspo.org/resources/certification/rspo-principles-criteria-certification).