Technical Documents
IRF Version 6.0
(Preview RELEASE - JULY) THE IMPLEMENTATION REPORTING FRAMEWORK D&P - v6.0
Last updated: 14/08/2025
NOTE: Version 6.0 will be in use for 2025 reporting. The version available on this website is a preview release. It may be subject to updates based on the latest decisions made in the IRF Active Working Group.
Allocation criteria - D&P IRF v6.0:
Last updated: 30/07/2025
The allocation criteria may be subject to minor updates based on the latest decisions made in the IRF Active Working Group.
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Last updated: 31/07/2025
NDP IRF V6.0 Data Verification Protocol by Peterson
Last updated: 01/08/2025
Download the data verification protocol for D&P IRF V6.0.
IRF V6.0 Transition Narrative
Last updated: 30/07/2025
This high-level transition narrative traces the IRF’s evolution and includes a detailed explainer of what’s new in the upgrade from v5.8 to v6.0
IRF V6.0 Traceability to Plantation (TTP) Explainer
Last updated: 30/07/2025
The TTP explainer clarifies traceability definitions adopted under IRF D&P v6.0 and explains TTP requirements
DEALER GUIDANCE ON ISH VOLUMES THROUGH FFB INTERMEDIARIES FOR IRF V6.0
Last updated: 07/10/2025
This document provides guidance on how to collect, analyse and categorise Independent Smallholder (ISH) volumes from FFB intermediaries (e.g dealers, co-operatives, agents) using the Traceability to Production Area (TTPA) pathway linked to min. smallholder deforestation (MSD) area, landscape/smallholder initiatives of FFB intermediary engagements.
NB: We remain open to receiving feedback on this document throughout the current year to support the refinement of the next update cycle. All feedback submitted will be consolidated and reviewed in the subsequent year.
Minimal Smallholder Deforestation (MSD) ANALYSIS
Last updated: 10/10/2025
This excel workbook contains the results of the Minimal Smallholder Deforestation (MSD) analysis from 2016 - 2024. These results are intended to support companies reporting on their Independent Smallholder volumes in IRF v6.0. For further explanation of the MSD and the process and methodology used for the analysis, please refer to the MSD page on the POCG website.
Refinery List with IRF Profiles (2024 update)
Last updated: 17/02/2025
NOTE: This document is live and will be updated quarterly
This provides a list of refineries created based on public information as well as Transitions, Earthworm Foundation, and Proforest contributions.
This list also indicates the availability of IRF profiles at refinery level (directly linked or available B2B). It is a work in progress and has been based on publicly available information.
Instructions:
i. Press the download button to download the Excel file.
ii. To look for a company’s IRF D&P profile, click “Column J” to find the hyperlink.
iii. The hyperlink will bring you to the website where the companies’ IRF D&P template is documented/found e.g. online reports, traceability webpages, etc.
IRF Version 5.8 and earlier
The Implementation Reporting Framework D&P - V5.8
Last updated: 27/02/2025
NOTE: A preview of version 6.0 is available for companies to use for piloting if they would like to do so. The final version 6.0 will be launched in time for reporting on 2025 volumes.
Version 5.8 of the IRF template for No Deforestation and No Peat allows you to produce profiles and define the time period you’re reporting on for 2024 volumes. It also allows you to indicate if the profile has been verified, as well as to extract the profile in PDF.
Allocation Criteria - D&P IRF v5.8
Last updated: 30/07/2025
The Implementation Reporting Framework d&p v5.7 – Spanish
Last updated: 22/04/2021
The IRF template for No Deforestation and No Peat in Spanish.
Guidance for Refineries and other First Aggregators: Using the IRF No-Deforestation and No-Peat template
Last updated: 16/09/2019
An overview of how to use the IRF v5.8 tool, or template, for those who buy palm oil directly from mills.
How to understand the IRF profiles
Last updated: 19/08/2021
This document provides you with brief and focused guidance on how to read and understand the IRF v5.8 profiles’ graphs. It examines the elements of the No Deforestation and No Peat graphs. It can be useful when publishing a narrative together with your IRF profile.
Land rights methodology
Last updated: 09/11/2020.
Download the draft IRF land rights allocation criteria.
Labour rights and working conditions methodology
Last updated: 09/11/2020
Download the draft IRF labour rights allocation criteria.
NDPE IRF Summary
Last updated: 19/05/2020.
Overview of the Implementation Reporting Framework and how it works.
NDPE IRF Introduction webinar
Last updated: 01/07/2020
Below you can download a recorded webinar which provides an overview of the NDPE Implementation Reporting Framework as well as a practical example showing how to populate the template.
NDPE IRF Data verification protocol by Peterson
Last updated: 11/2020
Download the data verification protocol for No Deforestation and No Peat IRF v5.8.