2026 Palm oil scorecard

The palm oil sector is making progress, but gaps remain in demonstrating that sourcing protects forests, natural ecosystems, and respects human rights.

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This year’s scorecard provides a more comprehensive picture of the palm oil value chain.

The 2026 assessment looks at both major palm oil buyers and the processors and traders that link producers to global markets. Together they provide a more comprehensive view of progress, gaps, and accountability across the sector.

  1. PRODUCERS
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  2. TRADERS
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  3. PROCESSORS
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  4. BUYERS
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  5. CONSUMERS
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  • With an average score of 16.1 out of 25 (64%), companies in the 2026 Scorecard have shown progress since the last assessment, while also reinforcing the need for more urgent action across palm oil supply chains.

    CHECK THE BUYERS' SCORES
  • With an average score of 58.6 out of 100, companies in the 2026 Index serve as a stark reminder of the substantial progress yet to unfold. Not a single company achieves a perfect score, underlining the immense journey ahead.

    CHECK TRADERS SCORES
  • Discover all the insights and analysis of the buyers scorecard results

    SEE MORE IN ANALYSIS
  • Discover all the insights and analysis of the traders scorecard results

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