Our impact

In its fourth year of operation (2023), ASD is strengthening its approach to action through more proactive grievance monitoring and management, deepening engagement with supply chain players, and scaling impact on the ground.

As it moves into its fifth year of operation (2024), the initiative will continue to strengthen and accelerate this action and impact towards sustainable palm derivatives supply chains, including exploring opportunities to raise ambition on topics like human rights and climate and building mechanisms for action in other commodities, including on coconut and soy derivatives.

ASD has grown to 31 members in 2023, which has strengthened the initiative. It has increased the number of suppliers we’re connected to, given us greater leverage in supplier engagement, reinforced exposure in new markets (e.g., Japan, US), and expanded the diversity of ASD member positions in the supply chain.

Download our latest Annual Update on Progress 2023 report here.

Download our previous Annual Update on Progress reports.

Making it happen

ASD’s vision is to achieve and promote palm derivatives sourcing that is free from deforestation, respects human rights, and supports local livelihoods. ASD pursues this vision through four workstreams:

2023 Transparency & Monitoring Highlights

based on 2022 purchased volumes