Speaker's Profile

Ashwin Selvaraj serves as the Deputy Director of Market Transformation for India and China at the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO). His role focuses on integrating sustainability into business practices, which he believes is crucial for creating value and managing risk across all stages of the supply chain. This approach is aimed at improving farmer incomes, ensuring long-term business continuity, and mitigating climate change​​.

In his capacity at RSPO, Ashwin emphasizes the development of sustainable palm oil in India, highlighting the opportunities this presents for the region​​. He actively participates in international dialogues and conferences, convening diverse stakeholders to discuss and develop roadmaps across various sustainability issues and industry sectors, thereby supporting the momentum towards sustainability​​.

Furthermore, Ashwin has been involved in initiatives like the development of a mapping tool by RSPO, which aims to address data gaps on targeted planting areas and identify overlaps with regions of high conservation or social value. This tool is expected to enable proactive engagement in the palm oil industry's expansion plans​​.

Ashwin Selvaraj's expertise and leadership in sustainable palm oil production are integral to the RSPO's efforts in transforming the industry, especially in the critical regions of India and China.