MENGENAI ISPO

Indonesian oil palm plantations make a significant contribution to the economy in Indonesia. However, the presence of commercial interests and the hegemony of developed countries have resulted in unfair treatment of palm oil trade, including its processed products, often leading to acts of discrimination and trade barriers.

At present, oil palm plantations are the most strategically important commodity for Indonesia. This industry has contributed to government revenue, profit for companies, created job opportunities, and increased income for small-scale farmers

Indonesia has transformed its palm oil industry by incorporating best and sustainable farming practices into every aspect of its business decisions. Therefore, an effective, efficient, fair, and sustainable oil palm plantation management system is required. One way to achieve this is through the Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil (ISPO) certification

The ISPO Certification (Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil or Perkebunan Kelapa Sawit Berkelanjutan Indonesia) was developed by the Ministry of Agriculture with the aim of providing assurance to consumers that companies holding ISPO certification have adhered to all cultivation permits and palm oil production, as well as fulfilled all obligations related to the license throughout the value chain, from land clearance to product sales