GA23

It is a deep honour to gather once again with the RSPO global partnership for our 23rd General Assembly in Jakarta. As the world’s leading palm oil producer, Indonesia plays a central role in our mission, and I wish to thank our Indonesian members and partners for graciously opening their doors as we come together to chart RSPO's path forward.

With each passing year, RSPO’s membership growth continues to gain momentum. As of July 2026, we reached a new milestone with 6,387 members, spanning 100 countries and territories. Our global reach remains wide and diverse, and together, we continue to cultivate our engagement in key markets and emerging regions.

This year, we moved forward on several fronts: we have implemented the 2024 Principles and Criteria (P&C) 2024, following the 2024 Independent Smallholder (ISH) Standard that was introduced in the previous year. A number of countries are actively developing National Interpretations of the RSPO Standards – a concerted effort that is vital to ensuring that our global standards are adapted to local realities. And we continue to support our members with prisma, our digital trade and traceability platform, as sustainability legislation tightens around the world.

Following last year's GA resolution to amend our Statutes, we introduced a new governance structure for the RSPO. We saw the creation of an Executive Committee (ExCo), promising a more efficient organisation underpinned by professional expertise and sharper operational oversight. We have a clearer roadmap for the years ahead — RSPO’s Three-Year Operating Plan aims to transform how we work, improve the experience of our members, grow our markets, and strengthen the way we certify sustainable palm oil. 

As we write the next chapter of our unfolding sustainable palm oil story, I wish to express my gratitude for the dedication and ambition of our global fellowship, from the board rooms to the fields, as we push toward our goals by 2030.

Here’s to a successful GA23!