WWF features DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences case study to support responsible palm oil
Switzerland based the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), a non-governmental organization has recently published over 30 case studies documenting industry efforts to transition to 100 percent sustainable palm oil. The DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences (DuPont N&B) business was featured as a case study contributing to WWF’s mission.
Recently, the need for sustainable palm oil has become increasingly critical, as demand for vegetable oils- particularly palm oil – continues to grow. In 2019, The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) certified palm oil volume increased by 13 percent.
DuPont N&B was the first ingredient manufacturer to join RSPO and has since advocated for inclusive collaborations to transform the palm oil industry. By highlighting DuPont N&B’s efforts, the WWF aims to inspire the collective action required for responsible palm oil production, trade, and consumption.
In line with the WWF’s vision for the responsible production of palm oil, DuPont N&B achieved an industry first in 2017 with its offer of 100% RSPO certified palm-based emulsifiers globally.
DuPont N&B is now working towards its 2025 goal of achieving 100 percent physical certified sustainable palm of grade Mass Balance or above, alongside the phasing out of RSPO credits globally. In 2020, DuPont N&B achieved a key milestone by sourcing 100 percent physical RSPO certified palm oil and derivatives for its emulsifiers produced in Europe and North America.
The RSPO, a global multi-stakeholder initiative, is the driving force behind responsible palm oil supply chains. RSPO is a full ISEAL member and has the vision to “transform the markets by making sustainable palm oil the norm”.