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The Singapore Alliance for Sustainable Palm Oil is a regionally-focused industry-led, multi-stakeholder platform open to all involved in the usage, trade and production of palm oil.
VISION A Southeast Asia where businesses are producing, trading and using 100% certified sustainable palm oil (CSPO), contributing to a more sustainable and healthier environment for all. AIMS To increase availability and usage of CSPO in Singapore & Southeast Asia through education and awareness activities for businesses and consumers.
CURRENT FOUNDING MEMBERS: WWF-SINGAPORE
Participate to the movement to increase availability and usage of CSPO in Singapore & Southeast Asia through education and awareness activities for businesses and consumers. This first in Asia alliance leads the way for companies in the region to showcase the increasing demand for sustainable palm oil It sends a strong message against deforestation, Haze and climate change through: Awareness raising Sustainable Palm Oil Campaigns, Building more commitments in the region Capacity building workshops & Palm Oil Master Class for companies Promoting an enabling policy support & Unlock key supply issues Through working groups Supporting relevant on the field projects In consultation with relevant experts Advocating and taking leadership Features in case studies, progress reports, publications to communicate a credible engagement For palm oil buyers in the region: Capacity building: Receive consultation, information & advice To assess your Palm Oil supply chain and build a credible commitment Identify milestones and advance towards responsible sourcing Engage and Influence your value chain
Steering Committee Secretariat Members Palm Oil Growers Palm Oil Users Palm Oil Traders Associate Members Observers
ACTIVITIES DIALOGUE SESSIONS SHARING EXPERIENCES AND BEST PRACTICES COMMUNICATION & ADVOACY CELEBRATING SUCCESS AND MOMENTUM WORKING GROUPS ADDRESSING CHALLENGES AND DEVELOPPING COMMON SOLUTIONS CAPACITY BUILDING HOPPING ON THE SUSTAINABLE JOURNEY REACHING MILESTONES
TIMELINE Session at Annual RSPO Conference, Bangkok Sustainable Palm Oil Leaders Summit Working groups PO Master Class Working groups Palm Oil Dialogue PO Master Class Working groups Working groups 10 November 16 29 November 16 January17 June/July 17 November 17
DIALOGUE SESSIONS SHARING EXPERIENCES AND BEST PRACTICES The Dialogues are platforms to Foster knowledge, celebrate industry successes & milestones, network and engage stakeholders.
COMMUNICATION AND ADVOACY: CELEBRATING SUCCESS AND MOMENTUM Members showcase success, milestones and achievement through the Alliance Local Singapore sustainable palm oil campaign Regional sustainable palm oil campaign Promotion of member s initiatives for sustainable palm oil production and trade Media pieces / Publications / Website / Progress Report / Campaigns / Business Case study for CSPO
STAKEHOLDER s WORKING GROUPS ADDRESSING CHALLENGES AND DEVELOPPING COMMON SOLUTIONS The SASPO convenes working group to find solutions to stakeholder s common challenges. The working groups are solution based working entities meeting under the chairing of a member to plan the activities of the alliance. Communication / Outreach: Policy: Sharing SASPO s message with the industry and the public Supporting relevant policy framework and public interventions on sustainable palm Oil Supply Chain: Breaking Down supply chain issues for palm oil buyers
SUSTAINABLE JOURNEY / CAPACITY BUILDING HOPPING ON THE SUSTAINABLE JOURNEY REACHING MISLESTONES The Singapore Alliance offers guidance through capacity building activities to help companies identify their milestones: Advice and consultation to build commitment and identify milestone Reference documents Workshops
Key Partners Manufacturers and retailers Traders and processors Palm Oil growers NGO s Institutions Factors of success Singapore is a major business hub in the region With key players in the palm oil industry Secretariat leading activities and providing advice and consultation Budget structure Key Activities Dialogues sessions Communication and advocacy activities Working groups Capacity Building for members Secretariat running cost + Activities Value proposition for Alliance s members Participate to the movement to increase availability and usage of CSPO in Singapore & Southeast Asia through education and awareness activities for businesses and consumers. Awareness raising Building more commitments in the region Promoting an enabling policy support & Unlock key supply issues Support to relevant on the field projects Advocating and take leadership Capacity Building for Buyers Member s relationship Business association creating value Connecting members to solutions Communication benefits The Alliance is a tool to change the palm oil market in Singapore Non profit Organization Structure Company Limited with guarantee status Steering Committee Secretariat Members / Associate members / Observers Revenue Stream Channels Media pieces Publications Website Progress Report Information Campaigns Workshops Case studies Buyer s group Seed funding from founding members Grants / Sponsorship / Membership fees
HOW TO JOIN? Members of the Alliance have a global Palm Oil Commitment and set a company-specific and progressive target, committing to use 100% sustainable palm oil (CSPO) with the highest available supply chain standard option. Access to SASPO's events and activities Members (Singapore Based Manufacturers and retailers) Join SASPO Palm Oil Dialogues Access to SASPO working groups Feature in progress reports, case studies and communications Receive guidance and advice on sustainable Journey Benefit from capacity building activities COMMITTING VALIDATION OF SUSTAINABLE JOURNEY DECLARATION OF PROGRESS COMMUNICATION
WWF-Singapore/xcalibrephoto Contact: Gregory Bardies gabardies@wwf.sg