Ambition
How committed is the company to delivering a more sustainable palm industry?
Importer Assessment
We engage and review the major international first importers of palm oil to determine how they are tackling deforestation and exploitation in their palm oil supply chains. Our approach aims to promote transparency and encourage progress beyond certification.
Commitments
What targets are being used to transition their operations, including those of their third-party suppliers?
Progress
What plans and policies have been adopted and how have they been implemented?
Impact
What evidence is available to demonstrate actions are delivering on their promise?
Research process…
Step 1
Top ten importer identification and prioritisation by POTC Members
Step 2
Desk-based importer research and one-to-one performance reviews with importers
Step 3
Member-specific performance assessment and benchmarking
Enabling approach
- Greater transparency of the progress First Importers are making towards zero deforestation and exploitation-free palm oil supply chains.
- Individual businesses to make more informed decisions for sourcing, financing or engagement, based on tailored weighting which represents individual companies’ responsible sourcing policies or standards.
- Faster progress towards the supply of zero deforestation palm oil for all major export markets.