Acme-Hardesty, Co., a division of Jacob Stern & Sons, Inc. has achieved RSPO Mass Balance Supply Chain Certification, guaranteeing that all Acme-Hardesty U.S.-based facilities have met the criteria required by RSPO for processing sustainable palm oil and derivatives.
 
“Until recently, consumers had no way of verifying that the palm oil in a product was produced responsibly. The RSPO Mass Balance Supply Chain Certification addresses this issue by reducing the risk of non-sustainable palm oil use by consumers while further driving the mainstream trade of sustainable palm oil,” said Gary Martin, Acme-Hardesty director of global supply chain. “All organizations in the entire supply chain must undergo a strict verification process on a regular basis by accredited certifying agencies.”
 
Acme-Hardesty’s RSPO certification will enable its customers — particularly those in the chemical, cleaning, personal care, food processing and nutraceuticals industries — to carry a seal of approval on products made with Certified Sustainable Palm Oil (CSPO), verifying that the palm oil used is sustainable and traceable through standards met by each facility in the supply chain.
 
“Acme-Hardesty believes that what we do makes a difference — to each other, our customers and the future of the world in which we live,” said Karen Graziano, Acme-Hardesty director of advanced renewables development. “Offering RSPO palm oil allows us to meet rising customer demand for sustainable palm oil products, all while doing business responsibly and ethically, encouraging producers to adopt more sustainable practices. Our palm oil commitment extends beyond certification to ensure that the entire supply chain process — from palm plantation to consumer — is managed responsibly and aligned with our three pillars of sustainability: People, Distribution and Innovation.”