REA Kaltim is highly committed to operating in a responsible and transparent manner. Our ESG strategy is designed to meet the evolving challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss and can deliver sustainable growth for the benefit of all stakeholders into the future by implementing governance mechanisms to mitigate potential negative environmental and social impacts.

The group follows a policy framework that underpins its commitment to established, sustainable practices and demonstrates the group’s desire to remain at the forefront of sustainable palm oil production. The group embodies best practices with respect to NDPE (no deforestation, no peat, no exploitation) and sustainable development, the provision of socio-economic benefits for local communities, the protection of biodiversity and ecosystem functions, zero-burning, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, human rights and a zero-tolerance approach to bribery and slavery.

Certification provides third-party verification that REA Kaltim is operating in accordance with national and international standards and encourages continuous improvement of its policies and practices. Certifications schemes to which REA Kaltim subscribes include; Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil (ISPO) and International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC).

The group has made a commitment to achieve a 50% reduction in net GHG emissions by 2030 and to work toward net-zero emission by 2050. Regular meetings take place between the group’s leadership team and representative heads of the localvillages to establish, maintain and improve relationships offering the opportunity to strengthen collaboration. The group supports oil palm smallholders by training in better, more sustainable agricultural practices. Support to smallholder farmers is also provided to encourage these communities to diversity their food production and income with diverse agricultural products.

REA Kaltim also works with the local government and communities to develop a network of trained community groups to promote fire prevention and develop fire-fighting capabilities. Waste and recycling centres are operated in the housing areas of each estate and mills.