'We revised the standard because we should': What RSPO's new rules for sustainable palm oil mean for people and planet

Published on November 7, 2024

The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil has released new criteria for certifying palm oil. What's changed and how does RSPO respond to criticism that the new standard lowers the bar for deforestation?

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