The MSPO Impact Alliance unites leaders across Malaysia’s palm oil sector and global partners to protect integrity, drive sustainability, and open new opportunities for the industry. Together, we tackle today’s most urgent challenges through collaboration that delivers real impact.
Launch Event Showcase
Impact Alliance Launch Highlights
Relive the milestone that marked the beginning of the MSPO Impact Alliance. Browse the photo gallery capturing the launch day atmosphere and access the official programme book featuring speakers, sessions, and key initiatives unveiled at the event
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Timeline Content
Impact Alliance Timeline
A structured progression from inception to coordinated action, bringing together global stakeholders to strengthen the delivery and credibility of MSPO.
Sept
Launch
Kick-off of the MSPO Impact Alliance with founding members and Secretariat activation.
Nov
1st SC Meeting
Alignment on SC ToR, agreement to form Thematic Working Groups, member interest captured.
Jan
1st WG Meeting
Each WG drafts its ToR and discusses detailed design of respective pilot projects.
Feb
2nd SC Meeting
SC reviews and endorses WG ToRs and confirms pilot trajectories for 2026.
May/Jun
2nd WG Meeting
WG deep-dives into pilot implementation design, datasets, field sites, partners, and indicators.
Aug/Sep
3rd WG Meeting
WG consolidates progress and prepares updates for the Steering Committee & Plenary.
Thematic Areas of Focus
Five priority areas have been identified to address key challenges and accelerate global adoption, market access, and the overall credibility of MSPO across the value chain.
WG 1
Smallholders & Dealers' Readiness
WG 2
Procurement Benchmarking & Market Access
WG 3
Sustainable Finance & Methane Capture
WG 4
Grievances & Ethical Recruitment
WG 5
Wildlife Corridor & Human-Wildlife Coexistence
Partnerships in Action
Explore Our Partners
Those who stand with the MSPO Impact Alliance are shaping the future of palm oil. By working across four strategic pillars, we deliver measurable impact, long-term value, and international recognition for Malaysia’s leadership in sustainability.
International Organisations
FMCG Companies
Palm Oil Industry
Certification Bodies
Civil Society
Financial Institutions
Smallholder and Industry Associations
Think Tank
Leaders in Partnership
A Coalition of Leaders
The strength of the MSPO Impact Alliance lies in the diversity and expertise of our invitation-only partners. We convene leaders and innovators from across key sectors to ensure our strategies are holistic, our solutions are robust, and our impact is far-reaching. Our ecosystem includes:
International Organisations
Global institutions working alongside Malaysia to align palm oil with international sustainability standards and market expectations
FMCG Companies
Brand owners providing insights and sharing best practices to strengthen traceability and responsible sourcing of MSPO-certified palm oil
Palm Oil Industry
Plantation owners, organised smallholders, and mill operators who champion MSPO 2.0 on the ground and share best practices across regions.
Smallholders and Industry Associations
Grassroots growers and associations who unite voices across the supply chain, ensuring smallholders benefit from global progress.
Certification Bodies
Independent certifiers who uphold the integrity of MSPO standards through rigorous auditing and verification.
Civil Society
Environmental and social partners who keep sustainability accountable and inclusive for people and planet.
Financial Institutions
Lenders and investors aligning capital with sustainability performance, incentivising climate-smart growth.
Think Tanks
Knowledge partners who shape ideas, benchmark performance, and strengthen Malaysia’s global leadership in sustainability.
Driven By
Alliance Objectives
The Alliance is a platform for collective action - advancing Malaysia’s palm oil industry through shared goals. Our objectives focus on collaboration, innovation, and ensuring MSPO-certified palm oil stands among the world’s most trusted sustainability standards.
Catalyse Inclusive Supply Chains
Drive Innovation and Market Solutions
Shape Policies with Industry Participation
Strengthen International Recognition of MSPO
Provide a Platform for Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing
Driven By
Alliance Objectives
The Alliance is a platform for collective action - advancing Malaysia’s palm oil industry through shared goals. Our objectives focus on collaboration, innovation, and ensuring MSPO-certified palm oil stands among the world’s most trusted sustainability standards.
Catalyse Inclusive Supply Chains
Drive Innovation and Market Solutions
Shape Policies with Industry Participation
Strengthen International Recognition of MSPO
Provide a Platform for Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing
Voices of the Alliance
Many roles. One mission. Lasting impact.
Hear from growers, brands, auditors, and community partners shaping sustainable palm oil in Malaysia. These short videos show how collaboration under MSPO 2.0 turns commitments into measurable outcomes—building trust from plantation to shelf.
INSIGHTS
In Their Own Words
Hear directly from leaders and stakeholders driving sustainability in palm oil. These stories highlight lessons, successes, and commitments shaping the future.
“The launch of the MSPO Impact Alliance is an important step in strengthening Malaysia's leadership in palm oil sustainability. As one of the largest buyers of Malaysian palm oil, Nestle Malaysia is honoured to be a founding member of this platform, which brings together smallholders and industry stakeholders to cultivate resilient supply chains that are sustainable, inclusive and respectful of people and communities. This reflects our long-standing commitment to responsible sourcing and supporting the livelihoods of local farming communities, while reinforcing trust in Malaysian palm oil among global consumers and markets.”
Juan Aranols
Chief Executive Officer, Nestlé Malaysia
“As the global leader in palm oil certification and assurance, Control Union is proud to be part of the MSPO Impact Alliance, working alongside stakeholders to advance responsible sourcing, strengthen supply chain resilience, and ensure international recognition of Malaysia's palm oil.”
Control Union
Global Palm Oil Certification and Assurance Leader, Control Union
“At Maybank, sustainability is at the heart of what we do. Being part of this Alliance is a natural extension of that commitment. From this collaboration, we are looking forward to meaningful knowledge-sharing and real projects that create measurable impact on the ground. As a Founding Member of the Impact Alliance, we aim to gain strategic insights into the palm oil industry - one of the key sectors in our decarbonisation pathway - and shape national sustainability strategies.”
Datuk Shahril Azuar Jimin
Group Chief Sustainability Officer, Maybank
“The Impact Alliance reflects MSPO's inclusive vision, and IOM is proud to support a model where ethical recruitment and responsible labour migration management contribute to and strengthen global recognition of Malaysia's leadership in sustainable sourcing. IOM hopes to see stronger protections for migrant workers through collaborative, industry-wide reforms.”
Heba Abdellatif
Chief of Mission, International Organization for Migration (IOM) Malaysia
“At Mondelez International, we believe that great snacks should never come at the expense of people or the planet. We are committed to sourcing palm oil sustainably, tackling deforestation, upholding human rights, and supporting smallholder inclusion across the value chain. Our Palm Oil Action Plan guides our collaboration with our suppliers to drive lasting change, and joining the MSPO Impact Alliance reflects our ongoing responsibility and pride in partnering with industry peers and government to advance responsible practices across Malaysia's palm oil sector.”
Mohd Suffian Mohd Muhili
Southeast Asia Sustainability Lead, Mondelez International