Principles and Criteria
Demonstrate compliance with RSPO's 7 principles covering transparency, legal compliance, economic viability, environmental responsibility, and social impact at plantation and mill level.
RSPO Certification
Implement RSPO certification for sustainable palm oil
The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) sets global standards for sustainable palm oil production and procurement. Crosscheck helps teams manage supply chain certification, track compliance with Principles and Criteria, and maintain audit-ready evidence.
What RSPO covers
RSPO certification applies to palm oil growers, processors, traders, and consumer goods manufacturers. It verifies that palm oil is produced and sourced in compliance with environmental, social, and economic sustainability criteria.
- Principles and Criteria (P&C) for growers and mills
- Supply chain certification (Identity Preserved, Segregated, Mass Balance, Book & Claim)
- New Planting Procedure (NPP) for expansion areas
- Smallholder inclusion and group certification
- No deforestation, no peat, no exploitation (NDPE) commitments
- Shared responsibility across the supply chain
Key requirement areas
RSPO audits evaluate growers against Principles and Criteria and supply chain actors against Supply Chain Certification Standard (SCCS) requirements.
Supply chain models
Implement the appropriate supply chain model — Identity Preserved, Segregated, Mass Balance, or Book & Claim — with proper documentation and volume reconciliation.
Traceability and volume tracking
Track certified palm oil volumes from mill to end product, maintaining mass balance records and ensuring claims are backed by verified sustainable volumes.
Environmental management
Document environmental impact assessments, High Conservation Value (HCV) area protections, peatland management plans, and GHG monitoring records.
Social and labor standards
Verify fair labor practices, community consultation procedures, Free Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) records, and grievance mechanism operation.
Annual reporting
Submit required annual communications of progress (ACOP), volume reports, and time-bound plan updates through RSPO reporting platforms.
How Crosscheck supports RSPO implementation
Structure P&C compliance
Convert RSPO Principles and Criteria into assignable controls with clear evidence requirements for each indicator across your estates and operations.
Manage supply chain documentation
Track certified volumes, supplier certificates, and transaction records in one organized system with mass balance reconciliation support.
Prepare for certification audits
Run gap assessments against RSPO indicators, track corrective actions, and maintain a complete evidence trail for initial and surveillance audits.
Built for palm oil sustainability teams
Crosscheck is not a certification body. We help sustainability and compliance teams implement RSPO requirements across complex, multi-tier supply chains with structured controls and organized evidence.
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