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We also monitor and control the vehicle exhaust emissions
of the transportation fleet. The emission control testing
of vehicles is performed by PKB, the motor vehicle
testing facility of the Ministry of Transportation. We only
operate vehicles that pass the PKB’s emission test and
are safe to drive in.
To further reduce the volatilisation of ammoniac gas, and
emission of nitrous oxide, which is a GHG, we avoid the
use of nitrogen fertilisers during dry periods.
usage of renewable energy
Energy is another scarce resource on our plantations,
which are located in remote areas. Energy conservation
has become an essential practice in ensuring continual
and smooth operations of our plantations. In order to
reduce our reliance on non-renewable energy sources,
we have designed our palm mills to use more than 99%
of energy from renewable resources, such as palm and
fibre shells to feed the boilers.
We provide electricity to the employees’ homes on the
estates during certain hours and use energy-saving
electrical equipment and light bulbs. Our employees are
fully informed and aware of the importance of energy
conservation. Stickers are placed at various locations
in our plantations, mills and living areas to remind our
employees to conserve energy.
carbon emissions and the effects
on agriculture
Climate change is one of the biggest challenges Indonesia
agriculture industry will face in the coming decades. Our
industry relies heavily on the rain to water the crops. A
change in rainfall patterns and other climatic variables
has direct impact on our operations across the entire
supply chain.
We have therefore identified carbon footprint as a key
materiality issues. We are inducing no planting on
peatland, and working towards assessing our full carbon
footprint. We have already taken steps torwards lowering
our carbon footprint by adopting sustainable practices,
and developing environmental–friendly products. There
are three key activities that produce carbon emissions
in the palm industry, namely the planting of oil palm
trees on virgin grounds and peatland, the transportation
and collection of FFB, and the processing of palm oil
in the mills.
carbon footprint reduction
IndoAgri’s sustainability policy does not permit the clearing
of primary forests. We adopt a strict zero burning rule
and we do not plant on peatland.
Fuel Consumption Ratio 2012 Chart
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Recycled biomass fibre
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Recycled biomass shell
Q
Diesel generator
58%
41%
1%
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