Large companies and consumers appear to be taking more of an interest in climate change and the environment by avoiding using unsustainable sources of palm oil in their products.

According to recent figures from the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), sales of RSPO-certified sustainable palm oil have risen substantially over recent months.

In March this year, a record 136,000 tonnes were purchased from producers of the substance.

Cherie Tan, leader for palm oil at the World Wildlife Fund, commented on the promising figures: "A growing number of palm oil buyers are now working to ensure that the palm oil they purchase is sourced from sustainable plantations.

"This is a strong signal to RSPO member producers that there is a steady and growing market for sustainable palm oil and that they need to ensure that they certify all their land holdings as soon as possible." THE END

Source: Energy Saving Trust