More Sustainable Palm Oil at
NIVEA

Unfortunately, the high demand for palm oil has often led to deforestation and other unsustainable farming practices. Forests naturally and effectively store CO₂, and their ongoing destruction contributes significantly to climate change. At NIVEA, we take this issue seriously. For palm-kernel-oil-based ingredients, we rely on certified sourcing models such as the RSPO Mass Balance standard to support more responsible practices in the palm oil supply chain.

For several years, we have been working closely with our suppliers to promote greater transparency in the supply chain and to support efforts to establish and expand sustainable palm kernel oil production.

NIVEA’s parent company, Beiersdorf, supports initiatives that aim to promote more responsible palm kernel oil production and help reduce the risk of deforestation in palm oil supply chains. We are an active member of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) and the Forum for Sustainable Palm Oil (FONAP), two organisations that promote an end-to-end sustainable palm kernel oil economy.

The shared goals of these groups are to increase transparency within the palm oil industry and to promote its sustainable transformation. Since the end of 2020, 100% of the volumes of palm (kernel) oil and derivatives used to produce our products have been covered by RSPO-certified sourcing through the Mass Balance supply chain model. Under the Mass Balance model, certified and non-certified materials may be physically mixed during processing and transport, while equivalent certified volumes are tracked and verified throughout the supply chain. Compliance with the relevant RSPO supply chain requirements is independently audited and verified.

Our efforts go even beyond our own procurement. For many years, we have partnered with NGOs and suppliers to support sustainable palm cultivation on the ground. By supporting smallholder farmers – for example, by providing high-quality seedlings and access to water – we not only help improve agricultural practices but also create positive social impact for local communities.