Francesca Ronca

Italian Union for Sustainable Palm Oil

As Secretary General of the Italian Union for Sustainable Palm Oil, Francesca Ronca leverages her food sector expertise to promote certified, deforestation-free supply chains through science-based dialogue, institutional communication, and multi-stakeholder collaboration.

Presentation:
Climate-friendly food chains in practice: traceability, certification and responsible palm oil sourcing

Key Points:
• Addresses palm oil’s impact on deforestation and biodiversity while framing it as a model for creating transparent, climate-friendly global supply chains.
• Outlines the Italian Union for Sustainable Palm Oil’s approach to responsible sourcing, focusing on certification, traceability, supplier engagement, and governance.
• Highlights the role of voluntary standards like RSPO and third-party verification in driving responsible production and continuous improvement.
• Discusses the relevance of these tools within the framework of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and broader corporate ESG strategies.