The use of the high conservation value (HCV) and high carbon stock (HCS) approaches by palm oil companies assessed on SPOTT

The High Conservation Value (HCV) and High Carbon Stock (HCS) approaches are used to identify and protect important environmental and social values that should be conserved. This briefing note provides an overview of the commitments to the HCV and HCS approaches made by companies, drawing on SPOTT assessment data from October 2015 to November 2017.