Indonesia’s regulatory framework governing palm oil is comprehensive in scope and complex in form. In a bid to strengthen enforcement of this framework, in 2011 Indonesia’s Ministry of Agriculture decreed the mandatory Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil (ISPO) standard. Under ISPO, all producers must bring operations into compliance with the standard…

Daemeter launches a new publication today showcasing leading examples of good management practices by Indonesian palm oil producers. The practices illustrate ongoing efforts to manage social and environmental impacts, and demonstrate that consumers respond well to these initiatives. Companies leading these efforts enjoy myriad benefits that suggest responsible practices are…

This document comprises six case studies on palm oil sustainability in Indonesia. Each addresses an area where notable progress is being made by leading members of industry to improve the social and environmental performance of plantations and mills.