Sustainable Palm Oil Sales Have Reached 16.2 Million Tonnes
The 2026 Impact Report shows that certified sustainable palm oil now accounts for 20 percent of the global supply.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Organic Food
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The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil released its 2026 Impact Report, highlighting that 16.2 million metric tonnes of certified sustainable palm oil were sold in 2025. This volume represents 20 percent of the total global supply of palm oil.
Why it matters
The report underscores the growth of sustainable agricultural practices, which help protect over 551,637 hectares of conservation land and reduce annual greenhouse gas emissions by 2.98 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent.
Certified sustainable palm oil captures 20 percent of the global supply, supported by a total production capacity of 31.4 million metric tonnes. The initiative also supports 661,219 workers across certified operations.
The players
Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil
This global organization facilitates the production and use of sustainable palm oil through international standards.
The details
RSPO members certify plantations against strict standards while engaging in peatland rehabilitation and methane capture to reduce environmental impact. Additionally, the program supports smallholders, who generated US$7.9 million through credit sales in 2025.
Timeline
2013: The RSPO Smallholder Support Fund began operation.
2015: Measurement of annual avoided greenhouse gas emissions began.
2024: 29.3 per cent of Latin American regional output was certified.
2025: 16.2 million metric tonnes of sustainable palm oil sold.
2026: RSPO Impact Report published.
Culture Shift
This growth reflects a global transition toward more sustainable consumption and supply chain transparency in the food industry. The progress reported by the organization validates the efficacy of the RSPO Standard in modern agriculture.
Consumers can identify products that utilize certified sustainable oil to support environmental conservation and smallholder livelihoods. Adopting these products encourages retailers to shift their inventory toward more transparent and sustainable agricultural sources.
The takeaway
The continued expansion of sustainable palm oil underscores a shift in how global agricultural products are produced and verified for environmental impact. Readers can support these goals by choosing brands that commit to using certified sustainable ingredients.
Further reading
For more on industry sustainability standards, visit the Organic Food section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Eco-Business.
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