Due to growing demand from consumers and regulators, the palm oil industry must prioritize sustainability and traceability in its supply chain systems. As of April 2023, the European Parliament has approved a Regulation on the Deforestation-Free Supply Chain (EUDR) that requires traceability to the plantation level for the palm oil sector, underscoring the need for transparency in the industry.
The palm oil industry is one example of how implementing supply chain traceability and engaging with suppliers can bring favorable environmental and social results. The industry has successfully transitioned towards more sustainable production methods through government, private sector, and public collaborative efforts.
For over a decade, Golden Agri-Resources (GAR) has been at the forefront of promoting sustainable practices in its operations and third-party supply chain. Since 2019, Koltiva has supported GAR (Golden Agri-Resources) to achieve its 100% Traceability to Plantation target. Koltiva has mapped over 120,000 smallholder farmers within GAR’s supply chain.
Through our KoltiTrace platform and Supply Chain Mapping and Verification 'Boots-on-the-Ground' services, we have been able to help GAR to move closer to achieving their Traceability to Plantation targets and ensure that smallholders can be included in sustainable supply chains despite the upcoming EU Regulation on deforestation-free supply chains.