09:00 - 10:45

Clive Mason (United States of America)
Program Manager - IFC

Robert Oberndorf (Thailand)
Asia - Pacific Regional Project Coordinator - Recoftc

Palm Oil Today and Tomorrow; Is It Sustainable?

1) How does the demand for Palm Oil impact on land use planning decisions and other sectors such as forestry?
2) Is there a future in the use of Palm Oil as a bio-fuel resource?

Vengeta Rao (Malaysia)
Secretary-General - Malaysian Palm Oil Association

The Future of Palm Oil - an RSPO perspective

1) Old oil in new bottles?
2) Certified and non-certified palm oil and the twain shall meet!?

Arief Wicaksono (Indonesia)
Forest Governance Advisor - Partnerships for Governance Reform in Indonesia

Hidden Carbon Liabilities of the Glowing Palm Oil Investment in Indonesia

1) How would the industry be part of solution in curbing the climate change?
2) What are the strategic roles of the industry to solve serious governance issues in the natural resources-rich developing countries, like Indonesia?

David Glenister (United Kingdom)
International Sales Manager - Systems & Services Certificatio

Equator Principles - a Bright Beacon for Responsible Banking

Update on current approaches taken by project finance banks in assessing social and environmental impacts of new projects. Overview of their application and benefits for the Palm Oil Industry.


1) Is it possible to quantify environmental performance benefits that Equator Principles bring to capital infrastructure investments in the energy and mining sectors?
2) How can Equator Principles be applied to the early mid and late stages of a capital infrastructure investment?