Sustainability Story for Earth Day

Corporate Sustainability

With Earth Day coming up, I decided to learn more about palm oil because I have been hearing mixed reviews about palm oil’s sustainability. I have learned that palm oil has gotten a bad sustainability rep lately, but most people just don’t know the whole story. When cultivated with an eye to the environment and the farmers who grow it, it’s a smart ingredient that can support people and the planet. The sustainability model created by Daabon in Colombia is one other companies could mimic. 

Palm Oil Controversy

An August 2018 article by the Independent noted that palm oil is one of the most controversial cooking oils for health and environmental concerns. The oil comes from the edible African oil palm tree. Due to increasing demands for this trans-fat free oil, the tree has started to be cultivated in Asia, North America, and South America. People gravitate to palm oil as it contains the antioxidant tocotrienols, a form of vitamin E, known to protect the body’s cells. Due to popularity, the palm oil industry has grown tremendously. Environmentalists are concerned about deforestation and habitat reduction due to the increasing demands for palm oil. The trees live about 30 years but many are cut down much earlier as the height of the trees makes harvest nearly impossible. Each time a tree is cut down, there is a ripple effect on the environment  

Daabon Sustainable Palm Oil

In order to protect the environment, we must be vigilant consumers and look for products that are made from SUSTAINABLE palm oil. Look no further than Daabon. Daabon has been ranked number one worldwide by the London Zoological Society’s SPOTT tool in Sustainable Palm (RSPO). Daabon, a 100 year old family owned company, has been growing and producing sustainable organic palm oil in Colombia, the second most biodiverse country in the world, for generations. They are setting the standard for sustainable palm oil production as they respect and work with nature. They support and empower small farmers by teaching them innovative techniques to pass on to help preserve nature and secure a future for subsequent generations. Their support of the farmers helps drive the local economy.

Read Labels Look for Certifications

Companies that adhere to sustainability invest time and money into their business practices. Often, as a result, consumers end up paying more for sustainable products. Sustainability is evolving. Currently certifications such as USDA and Rainforest Alliance Certification carry a price tag along with it several years of on-boarding and continuous assessments. Daabon is the first organic palm oil farm to earn Rainforest Alliance certification for their sustainability practices. 

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