Climate Change Data

PT Perusahaan Perkebunan London Sumatra Indonesia Tbk

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:1,197,000 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:99% of total energy use in palm oil mills
Waste Generated:704,288 tons/year

ESG Focus Areas

  • Responsible Sourcing and Certification
  • Climate Change and GHG Emissions
  • Energy Management
  • Water Management
  • Employee Health & Safety and Well-being

Environmental Achievements

  • 3% reduction in GHG emissions from estate and palm oil mill operations
  • 99% of fuel used in palm oil mills is from renewable sources
  • 100% of milling waste reused by our estates and mills
  • Zero burning for land clearing and replanting
  • No primary forest or HCV land was affected during new planting and replanting in 2023

Social Achievements

  • Zero fatalities across all operations in 2023
  • 88% of our permanent operational employees are registered with a union
  • Over 8,000 individuals empowered with tutoring and training opportunities through Rumpin educational centres
  • Posyandu healthcare facilities provide vital services to community members

Governance Achievements

  • Zero confirmed incidents of bribery and corruption in our operations in 2023
  • Executives’ compensation is linked to the achievement of specific sustainability targets

Climate Goals & Targets

Short-term Goals:
  • ISPO certification for all nucleus estates and mills by the end of 2024
  • 1.5% Energy intensity reduction in 2025 based on 2020 baseline across all oil palm operations
  • 2% intensity reduction across all oil palm operations by 2025, based on 2020 baseline

Environmental Challenges

  • Climate change impacts such as flooding, water deficit, and fire
  • Supply chain disruptions
  • Ensuring ISPO certification for all smallholders by 2025
Mitigation Strategies
  • Incorporated additional climate-related physical and transitions risks into our detailed ERM framework
  • Proactive measures to anticipate and plan for potential supply disruptions
  • Support and engagement with smallholders through capacity-building and training programmes, financial assistance for ISPO certification

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 226 visits, workshops, and audits covering 100% of our mills and their supplying estates

Responsible Procurement
  • Sustainable Agriculture Policy
  • ISPO certification requirements
  • Annual risk assessments

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Flooding
  • Water deficit
  • Fire
  • Heatwaves
  • Changes in precipitation patterns
  • Tropical cyclones
  • Heavy rain
  • Rising sea levels
  • Effects caused by changing environment
Transition Risks
  • Carbon tax
  • Government Policies / Regulations
  • Technology
  • Reputation
  • Changing consumer behaviour
  • Market
Opportunities
  • Resource efficiency
  • Access to new markets
  • Energy sources
  • Products and services
  • Resilience

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI 2021 Standards, TCFD framework

Certifications: ISPO, SMK3, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001

Third-party Assurance: Moores Rowland Indonesia

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Ganoderma-tolerant oil palm seeds