ABOUT US
Our Commitment to Sustainable Palm Oil
The Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) Certification Scheme is Malaysia’s national initiative to make palm oil production more responsible, ethical and competitive. It ensures the industry grows in a way that respects people, nature and the global market.

Since 2015, MSPO has set clear standards that support environmental care, social responsibility and economic progress across the supply chain.
ABOUT US
What We Do
Our work covers all aspects of certification and industry support:
Development of Certification Standards 
Guidelines for Auditing
Peer Reviewing of Audit Reports
Accreditation Requirements & Recognition of Certification Bodies
Application by Potential Clients for Certification Audits
Development of Guidance Documents 
Our Vision
Empowering Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil for a Greener Future
Our Mission
To ensure Malaysian palm oil is environmentally sustainable, economically viable, and socially equitable through certification.
To ensure that MSPO Certification becomes widely recognised and trusted by all stakeholders, establishing credibility and integrity in the palm oil sector.
To support the industry's compliance with sustainability measures, fostering transparency, and driving continuous improvement.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Our Core Values
Mission Driven
Our actions are guided by our commitment to sustalnaole agriculture and positive global impact.
Mission Driven
Our actions are guided by our commitment to sustalnaole agriculture and positive global impact.
Mission Driven
Our actions are guided by our commitment to sustalnaole agriculture and positive global impact.
Mission Driven
Our actions are guided by our commitment to sustalnaole agriculture and positive global impact.
Mission & Vision
Nurturing Sustainable Palm Oil for Our Future
MSPO's primary mandate is to define, uphold, and verify sustainable practices across the entire Malaysian palm oil supply chain – from cultivation in the field to the processing of palm oil at the mill. It reflects Malaysia's unwavering commitment to balancing economic development with robust environmental protection and social equity. As the authoritative national standard, MSPO provides a credible and robust mechanism for verifying sustainability claims.
Our Mission
To ensure Malaysian palm oil is environmentally sustainable, economically viable, and socially equitable through certification.
To ensure that MSPO Certification becomes widely recognised and trusted by all stakeholders, establishing credibility and integrity in the palm oil sector.
To support the industry's compliance with sustainability measures, fostering transparency, and driving continuous improvement.
Our Vision
Empowering Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil for a Greener Future
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
MSPO Core Values
Mission Driven
Our actions are guided by our commitment to sustalnaole agriculture and positive global impact.
Sustainability Focused
Our actions are guided by our commitment to sustalnaole agriculture and positive global impact.
Professionalism
Our actions are guided by our commitment to sustalnaole agriculture and positive global impact.
Ownership
Our actions are guided by our commitment to sustalnaole agriculture and positive global impact.
Awards & Recognition
Globally Acknowledged, Locally Trusted
Our commitment to sustainable palm oil practices has earned us recognition from leading international authorities and industry bodies. MSPO certification is more than a standard—it’s a testament to our dedication to environmental stewardship, ethical sourcing, and responsible business practices.
European Union

EU Joint Statement: MSPO is acknowledged by the European Union as a credible and inclusive sustainability standard, backed by high-standard digital traceability to support EUDR compliance.

European Union
European Forest Institute (EFI)

Independent EU Recognition of MSPO’s EUDR Alignment: MSPO’s alignment with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) has been independently assessed by the European Forest Institute (EFI), confirming its credibility in meeting international sustainability and due diligence requirements.

European Forest Institute (EFI)
European Free Trade Association (EFTA)

EFTA Recognition: MSPO certification is officially recognised under the Malaysia–EFTA Economic Partnership Agreement (MEEPA), qualifying for tariff benefits and enabling smoother market access to Switzerland, Norway, and other EFTA countries.

European Free Trade Association (EFTA)
Global Alliance for Sustainable Supply Chain (ASSC)

ASSC (Japan): MSPO signed an MoU with the Global Alliance for Sustainable Supply Chain (ASSC) to strengthen Japan cooperation, expanding access to ESG-conscious buyers seeking certified, community-backed supply.

Global Alliance for Sustainable Supply Chain (ASSC)
Expo 2025 Osaka
2025

Expo 2025 Osaka: MSPO is officially accepted as a certified palm oil scheme under Expo 2025 Osaka’s sustainable sourcing guidelines, reinforcing its role as a trusted platform for responsible sourcing in high-standard global events.

Expo 2025 Osaka
International Accreditation Forum (IAF)

International Accreditation Forum (IAF): The certification status of MSPO-certified entities can be verified through the IAF CertSearch platform, ensuring global credibility, consistency, and trust.

International Accreditation Forum (IAF)
ITC Standards Map
2024

ITC Standards Map: MSPO was officially listed on the ITC Standards Map in 2024, reinforcing Malaysia’s commitment to sustainability, traceability, and responsible palm oil trade.

ITC Standards Map