An alliance of prominent industry associations and influential NGOs in the UK, collectively known as the UK Roundtable on Sourcing Sustainable Palm Oil, has made a significant commitment by endorsing the Amsterdam Commitment to achieve 100% Sustainable Palm Oil in Europe by 2020. This commitment underscores their dedication to promoting sustainable practices within the palm oil industry, aiming to mitigate environmental impacts such as deforestation and biodiversity loss.
Members of this alliance include a wide range of organisations:
– The Food and Drink Federation,
– Sustainable Restaurant Association,
– British Hospitality Association,
– Chilled Food Association,
– British Retail Consortium,
– Federation of Wholesale Distributors,
– Business Services Association,
– British Association for Chemical Specialties,
– UK Cleaning Products Association,
– Agricultural Industries Confederation,
– National Edible Oil Distributors’ Association,
– Seed Crushers and Oil Processors Association,
– Renewable Energy Association,
– UK Petroleum Industry Association,
– World Wildlife Fund,
– Zoological Society of London,
– Forest Coalition
– The British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
By signing the Amsterdam Commitment, the UK Roundtable aligns with European counterparts in striving for a fully sustainable palm oil supply chain by 2020. This initiative seeks to enhance transparency, accountability, and traceability throughout the palm oil supply chain, ensuring that palm oil sourced and used in Europe meets rigorous sustainability standards.
Moving forward, the UK Roundtable on Sourcing Sustainable Palm Oil will continue to play a pivotal role in promoting sustainable palm oil practices among its members and across the broader industry. Their collective efforts aim to set a benchmark for sustainability in Europe and globally, demonstrating leadership in addressing the complex issues associated with palm oil production and consumption.
For more detailed information and the full press release regarding the Amsterdam Commitment, please visit: