Kulim's sustainability journey began in 2004 when we became one of the first Malaysian palm oil companies to join the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) as a committed member. We have aligned our standards to RSPO principles and believe this is the most efficient, socially, and environmentally responsible way of operating sustainably.
Became a Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) member
Launched Sustainable Palm Oil Programme based on RSPO’s eight Principles and 39 Criteria
First Internal Social Impact Assessment (SIA)
Established Panel Aduan Wanita (PAW), a women’s grievance panel and rebranded to Women OnWards (WOW) in 2010
Launched Kulim Wildlife Defenders (KWD) to eliminate poaching in estates
Became one of the earliest Malaysian plantation companies with RSPO certified mills and supply base
Three palm oil mills were International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) certified
Installed biogas plants at Sedenak and Pasir Panjang Palm Oil Mills
Banned the use of paraquat in all estates
Launched Saving Orangutan Saving Forest campaign with Orangutan Land Trust (OLT)
• All Palm Oil Mills were RSPO, ISCC and Halal certified
Commissioning of biogas plant at Sindora Palm Oil Mill
Palong Cocoa Palm Oil Mill received Identity Preserved (IP) recognition
Received Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification
Received MSPO Supply Chain Certification Standard (SCCS)
Completed transition to new RSPO Principles and criteria 2018 certification
• Commissioning of the fifth biogas plant at Tereh Palm Oil Mill
Our ESG Framework
As an agribusiness company, protecting the environment by operating responsibly and ethically are critical aspects of a sustainable business.
Step 1
We are continuously committed to embedding Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles across all our operations.
Step 1
In June 2022, Kulim established its ESG framework structure with all the components fit in:
Step 1
Materiality
Stakeholders are increasingly concerned about the impact of climate risks and our economy. Thus, it is important for Kulim to prioritise its plans in reducing GHG emissions.
The management of effluent and wastewater is important to ensure levels are within legal and regulatory limits set by the Government.
Responsible labour practices are crucial to Kulim as it is a labour intensive industry. This is a growing interest among stakeholders to uphold strong labour practices.
Kulim must adopt a vigilant stance to protect the workers’ health and safety. This should be the main priority to ensure the wellbeing of workers are safeguarded.
As Kulim frequently deals with suppliers and vendors, a responsible governance system is fundamental in driving ethical conduct.
As Kulim deals and interacts with various suppliers, smallholders and third parties throughout its supply chain. Areas such as procurement and contracting needs to be transparent.
Kulim’s ongoing initiative to increase the output of Renewable Energy through the conversion of methane is important to reduce GHG emissions. The energy must be managed properly to avoid wastage.
Proactive community investments are important to ensure that the livelihood of the local communities are not neglected or negatively affected.
Kulim must ensure strong compliance to regulations to reduce environmental and social impacts in order to protect stakeholders’ interests.
Kulim is expanding its business by tapping into agrofood. At a pivotal time like this, Kulim must ensure the business model remains resilient to avoid disruption, significant losses and damage.
Policies related to Sustainability
At Kulim, we take pride in our transparency and honesty while maintaining secrecy where it matters.
Here, you may find and download all of our company policies from one place.
Kulim (Malaysia) Berhad Level 11 Menara Komtar Johor Bahru City Centre 80000 Johor Bahru Johor Darul Takzim, Malaysia
For 90 years, we revolutionised the future of agribusiness, thus, strengthening our position as one of the key players in Malaysia's agricultural sector.
Kulim (Malaysia) Berhad Level 11 Menara Komtar Johor Bahru City Centre 80000 Johor Bahru Johor Darul Takzim, Malaysia
For 90 years, we revolutionised the future of agribusiness, thus, strengthening our position as one of the key players in Malaysia's agricultural sector.
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