Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO)

The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) is the leading sustainability standard and certification for palm oil. RSPO standards address legal, environmental, and social requirements, including no deforestation, respect for human rights, community consultation, and biodiversity protection. RSPO certification provides credible verification that palm oil is produced sustainably.

SIPEF joined RSPO in 2005. Our certification progress can be viewed in our Annual Communication of Progress (ACOP).

For more information, visit the RSPO website. 

Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil (ISPO)

In 2011, Indonesia introduced a national certification standard in for sustainable palm oil production, the Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil (ISPO) standard. The standard is mandatory for all plantations and palm oil mills in Indonesia.

Our certification progress can be found in our Integrated Annual Report.

International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC)

The International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) standard certifies compliance with the European Renewable Energy Directive (RED).

The adoption of methane capture at SIPEF’s palm oil mills enables the reduction greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions during the production of crude palm oil (CPO).

Our certification progress can be found in our Integrated Annual Report.

Rainforest Alliance

The Rainforest Alliance is an international non-governmental organisation working at the intersection of business, agriculture, and forests to promote sustainable living. The Rainforest Alliance Sustainable Agriculture Standard is considered one of the leading standards in the agricultural sector, and covers environmental, social, and economic activity.

We are committed to the full certification of our banana operations to the Rainforest Alliance Sustainable Agriculture Standard.

For more information on Rainforest Alliance, visit the Rainforest Alliance website.

Fairtrade

Fairtrade certification is based on a partnership between producers and consumers, with the goal of improving lives and reducing poverty through ethical trade practices.

All of our banana estates have been Fairtrade certified since 2020.

For more information on Fairtrade bananas, visit the Fairtrade website.

GLOBAL G.A.P.

GLOBALG.A.P. is a set of standards focused on good agricultural practices including food safety and traceability; environment (including biodiversity), workers’ health, safety, and welfare; and animal welfare.

SIPEF is committed to maintaining its GLOBALG.A.P. certifications for its banana operations.

For more information on GLOBALG.A.P., visit the GLOBALG.A.P website. 

Sedex

Sedex is one of the world’s leading ethical trade service providers, acting to improve working conditions in global supply chains.

Plantations J. Eglin has been a member of Sedex since 2008. 

For more information on Sedex, visit the Sedex website.