PALMOILMAGAZINE, JAKARTA – The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) has introduced significant updates to its Shared Responsibility (SR) implementation framework for 2026, including a broader compliance scope covering all downstream operations owned by non-grower members within the palm oil industry.
According to information published by RSPO on Wednesday (6/5/2026), the RSPO Board of Governors (BoG) approved the 2026 Certified Sustainable Palm Oil (CSPO) uptake targets, maintaining the same percentages as previous years.
Under the updated targets, Processors & Traders (P&T) are required to achieve a 2 percent CSPO uptake target, while Consumer Goods Manufacturers (CGM) and retailers must meet a 12 percent target.
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Although the adoption percentages remain unchanged, RSPO emphasized that a major policy shift lies in the expanded implementation coverage. Starting in 2026, all downstream business operations owned by non-grower members will be required to comply with CSPO uptake obligations according to their respective operational sectors.
For example, a member categorized as a Processor & Trader that also operates within the Consumer Goods Manufacturing sector will be required to report those operational volumes in its 2026 Annual Communication of Progress (ACOP) and comply with the applicable CGM CSPO uptake targets.
The policy is intended to encourage broader adoption of certified sustainable palm oil products throughout the global supply chain. Each member’s performance will later be reflected in annual assessments published through the RSPO Shared Responsibility Scorecard.
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Compliance Deadline Set for June 2026
RSPO has also established several important compliance deadlines for members.
Updates to Shared Responsibility policies on the MyRSPO platform must be completed no later than June 30, 2026, while the 2026 SR Assessment Report is scheduled for publication on July 31, 2026, through the official SR Scorecard portal.
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In the updated policy guidance, RSPO reminded members of several key compliance requirements. Organizations previously categorized as Supply Chain Associates (SCA) that transition into ordinary membership status will automatically be required to comply with all Shared Responsibility obligations.
In addition, companies undergoing changes in operational sectors must also adjust their compliance commitments according to the applicable CSPO uptake targets for their new sector classification.
However, exemptions remain available for organizations operating solely as Traders & Distributors (T&D) under the RSPO Supply Chain Certification Standard with active licenses. These entities are exempt from SR obligations, provided their licenses remain active and are renewed before June 30, 2026 if approaching expiration.
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Strengthening Transparency and Accountability
RSPO also urged all members to ensure their organizational profiles on MyRSPO are fully updated, including contact information, company profiles, and relevant Shared Responsibility policy documents.
The organization stated that policies may be uploaded in document form, via URL links, or through a Statement of Support for companies that have not yet established specific SR policies.
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The expanded Shared Responsibility framework is seen as part of RSPO’s broader effort to strengthen transparency, accountability, and the adoption of sustainable palm oil across the global downstream industry.
With the broader implementation scope, pressure on downstream industry players to increase the use of Certified Sustainable Palm Oil is expected to intensify, further reinforcing sustainability certification as a key standard in the global palm oil trade. (P2)
