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Founded in 1968, with operations starting in 1973, LIPSA is the largest refinery of southern Europe.
LIPSA has two refineries: the largest, with a production capacity of 600,000mt, is near Barcelona, where the company is based, and the other is located in Huelva, southern Spain, with a production capacity of 250,000mt. LIPSA carries out the process from neutralisation to fractionation of all types of tropical seeds, oils and fats. Its product applications are used for human consumption (59%), animal feed (7%) and other technical uses (34%). 30% of the total volume it produces is exported to 40 countries.
LIPSA start to prepare itself and its supply chain to implement correctly the EUDR and forthcoming regulations regarding responsible sourcing. LIPSA continue working with EF and the Guatemala palm oil industry through the second phase fo the project on Human Rights. LIPSA continue working with Starling to monitoring deforestation free.
LISA start to work with EF and the Guatemala industry to address challenges identified in human rights and building capacities to address specific kay issues. LIPSA start a work to address one of other commodities soy and collaborate with EF and other Spanish companies to raise awareness on soy challenges and Spain role within Europe as one of the major importers of soy into the EU.
LIPSA starts to monitor deforestation free of the 90% of their palm oil volume, and engaging suppliers on deforestation alerts. LIPSA publish their grievance log alongside with the grievance mechanism in place LIPSA continue set up action plan with direct suppliers to address gaps within LIPSA policy.
LIPSA and Earthworm Foundation continue working together to address the challenges within the palm oil industry.
LIPSA is working with Earthworm in supplier engagement, transformation actions regarding Human rights in Guatemala and monitoring deforestation-free with Starling within 95% of their supply chains
LIPSA and Earthworm have worked together to understand EUDR implications, opportunities and challenges and are working towards a specific response that aligns with LIPSA palm oil policy.