RSPO focuses on expanding palm oil partnerships in China, Africa, Middle East

and strengthening market access in these fast-developing regions,” RSPO CEO Joseph D’Cruz said during the RSPO Annual Roundtable Conference on Sustainable Palm Oil (RT2025) on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. D’Cruz emphasized that RSPO’s global market expansion is part of its strategy to maintain sustainability standards amid growing market uncertainty and evolving international trade regulations, such as the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Currently, RSPO-certified palm oil accounts for around 20 percent of global production. The certification system ensures compliance with both environmental and social standards throughout the palm oil supply chain. He added that developing new markets is essential to sustain long-term growth, particularly as global supply chains adapt to stricter sustainability requirements. RSPO, which now has 6,000 members worldwide, is also restructuring internally to better support its expanding and diverse membership base. China has become a key ...