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Sustainable palm oil in Malaysia

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Palm oil is the most widely used vegetable oil globally, and it is the largest agricultural commodity produced in Malaysia. But the cultivation of palm oil is often the main cause of deforestation and environmental degradation. In order to address the issues within the industry, sustainable palm oil emerged as the solution.

This overview report dives into the current global demand of palm oil, and look closely at the industry in Malaysia as the second largest producer in the world. This report also explores the international trade of Malaysian palm oil and criticisms against the commodity's impact on the environment. In addition to that, this report presents a thorough overview on the current sustainable certifications that are available in Malaysia.

Table of contents

Overview

  • Global consumption of palm oil
  • The palm oil industry in Malaysia

Palm oil in international trade
  • Malaysia’s largest export markets
  • India
  • European Union
  • China

Criticism of palm oil
  • The impact on the environment
  • Societal impact on palm oil workers

Sustainable palm oil
  • What is sustainable palm oil?
  • RSPO
  • MSPO

Conclusion

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