ISPO (Indonesia Sustainable Palm Oil)

The Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil (ISPO) certification is a series of assessments for oil palm plantation and processing activities, with the provision of a written guarantee that the products and/or management of the oil palm plantation meet the principles and criteria of ISPO. This includes economic viability, social and cultural viability, and environmental friendliness in accordance with the prevailing laws and regulations in Indonesia.

• Increasing awareness of the importance of managing oil palm plantations effectively and consistently with evidence of Compliance Assessment.
• Addressing negative issues related to oil palm plantations.
• Building good and synergistic relationships with the surrounding community.
• Enhancing the marketability of certified products and the competitiveness of the company.
• Ensuring the long-term sustainability of the oil palm business.
• Establishing trust with policy stakeholders towards the company.

• Initial Certification Audit : Audit Stage 1 & Audit Stage 2

• Surveillance Audits (SA): SA-1 to SA-4:
  • Surveillance 1 conducted between 9 – 12 months after the certification decision.
  • Subsequent surveillance audits must be conducted no later than 1 year from the previous surveillance.
  • If there are non-conformities, a 3-month period for improvement will be given. Decision on surveillance results: maintenance, suspension, or revocation of ISPO certificate.
  • In case of a suspension decision, a period for improvement will be given before the revocation of the ISPO certificate.
• Recertification: 1 cycle period of 5 years
  • Recertification is completed at the end of 1 cycle of ISPO certificate period, earliest submission for recertification is 6 months.
  • Recertification audit is conducted in accordance with the initial certification.
  • If there are no significant changes affecting ISPO principles & criteria, the recertification audit can proceed directly to Stage 2.

PALM PLANTATION COMPANY

• Plantation business license
• Proof of land ownership rights
• Environmental permit
• Designation of plantation class from the plantation business license issuer (Class I, Class II, or Class III)
• Internal auditor

PLANTATION

• Certificate of plantation business registration
• Proof of land ownership rights
• Environmental Management Statement (SPPL - Surat Pernyataan Pengelolaan Lingkungan)
• Internal Control Team