DAABON UK, a part of the DAABON group and a global leader in sustainable agriculture, has unveiled the world’s first carbon-neutral organic palm oil.
A Step Ahead in Sustainability
While many palm oil companies worldwide focus on compliance with the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), DAABON is not only prepared for this legislation but is also taking proactive measures for the future with its innovative carbon-neutral palm oil.
DAABON’s carbon-neutral organic palm oil boasts a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) indicating a CO2eq of -977 kg per tonne, cradle to gate. This makes it an excellent choice for palm oil users committed to sustainability and reducing their Scope 3 carbon emissions. The carbon footprint of DAABON’s organic palm oil significantly outperforms industry averages, including those for certified sustainable palm oil.
Commitment to Transparency and Quality
Sourced from DAABON’s CI Tequendama SAS mill in northern Colombia, this carbon-neutral organic palm oil has undergone an LCA using Ecopalma’s carbon footprint estimation tool, aligned with the ISO 14067 standard.
Globally, the average carbon footprint of conventional palm oil is +5,340 kg CO2eq per tonne, while RSPO-certified sustainable segregated palm oil averages +3,410 kg per tonne, and the best-in-class RSPO-certified sustainable palm oil averages +1,470 kg per tonne. In contrast, DAABON’s two mills report an average of +150 kg CO2eq per tonne.
Driving Change in the Palm Oil Industry
The palm oil sector is making significant progress in sustainability, propelled by voluntary certification schemes like the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) and new legislation such as the upcoming EUDR. The introduction of the first carbon-neutral palm oil signifies a monumental advancement in this arena.
Manuel Davila, Managing Director of DAABON UK and EU, stated: “Addressing the carbon footprint is the logical next step in achieving true sustainability for palm oil, and we are thrilled to reach this milestone. We genuinely believe that DAABON’s carbon-neutral palm oil sets the benchmark for global sustainability.”
Future Goals and Commitment
Our upcoming goal is to duplicate this success at our other refinery, with the long-term vision of transforming all our palm oil into a carbon-negative and climate-positive product. While we acknowledge there is still progress to be made in reducing emissions linked to onward transport and global shipping, this is a remarkable starting point that will enable our customers to decrease their Scope 3 emissions and promote substantial sustainability advancements.”
DAABON is unwavering in its commitment to sustainability, offering fully traceable, organic, certified sustainable, and EUDR-compliant palm oil. The company holds various sustainability certifications, including RSPO, Fair Trade, Regenerative Organic Certification, Organic Certification, and Non-GMO Project.
A Commitment to Combat Climate Change
As a signatory of The Climate Pledge, DAABON is dedicated to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2040, showcasing its ongoing commitment to addressing climate change.
Furthermore, DAABON is recognised as the most transparent palm oil producer globally by SPOTT for its ESG policies. SPOTT, developed by the Zoological Society of London, serves as a tool to track transparency and promote sustainability across the palm oil, timber, and natural rubber supply chains.
