World-renowned conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, Founder of Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace, is one of our esteemed Ambassadors. The Dorset Sustainable Palm Oil Community encourages all entities dealing with food in Dorset to trace their palm oil sources and transition to certified sustainable palm oil. This initiative aims to protect endangered species like orangutans and pygmy elephants, whose habitats are threatened by unsustainable palm oil practices.
Using certified sustainable palm oil helps mitigate deforestation and preserves biodiversity. Learn more about sustainable palm oil in our FAQs section »
Over 100 internationally renowned conservation organisations, including WWF, Conservation International, and Save the Rhino, advocate for sustainable palm oil as a solution to the palm oil crisis. This approach was highlighted as an innovative solution on BBC Wildlife’s programme, The Earthshot Prize: Repairing Our Planet.
Since its inception in 2019 by Chester Zoo, the Sustainable Palm Oil Communities initiative has expanded to include many towns, cities, and villages, such as Saltash, Oxford, Plymouth, Newquay, Mochdre, and Hull.
We need your involvement! Whether you operate a hospitality business, workplace, educational institute, council food outlet, hospital, visitor attraction, leisure facility, or are a manufacturer or retailer, your commitment is crucial.
Find out more on becoming a champion, or sign up to the Dorset Sustainable Palm Oil Community!
If you don’t serve, sell, or directly deal with food but want to support or promote the Dorset Sustainable Palm Oil Community project, consider becoming an Ambassador. Ambassadors play a crucial role in advocating for sustainable palm oil practices and spreading awareness within their communities. Contact us to discuss how you can contribute as an Ambassador.
Visit our FAQs section to learn more about palm oil, including why it is the world’s most widely used vegetable oil, its environmental and social impacts, and the importance of using certified sustainable palm oil.
Explore our range of reports on our Resources page.
Have questions or want to get involved? Drop us an email at dorsetsustainablecommunity@efeca.com to speak with a member of the Efeca team!