ISPO (Indonesia Sustainable Palm Oil)

Indonesia Sustainable Palm Oil

The Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil (ISPO) certification is a comprehensive assessment system for oil palm plantations and processing activities. It provides a written guarantee that the products and management practices meet ISPO principles and criteria, which include:
• Economic viability
• Social and cultural responsibility
• Environmental sustainability

ISPO ensures compliance with Indonesian laws and regulations, promoting sustainable practices in the palm oil industry.

Objective of ISPO Implementation

• Ensures compliance to national laws and standards, reinforcing the company’s commitment to legal and sustainable practices.
• Encourages effective management of oil palm plantations through compliance assessments, addressing environmental and social concerns.
• Increases the marketability of certified products and supports the long-term sustainability of the palm oil business.

ISPO Certification Process

Audit Process

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

Stage 1

Stage 2

Assessment includes:

  • Review of completeness and accuracy of legality documents.
  • Sampling of plantations & CPO mills to be assessed in Stage 2 audit.
  • Critical points in plantations & CPO mills (such as protected forest areas, hazardous waste, slope of the plantation, etc.).
  • Stakeholders selected as information sources.
 

Assessment includes:

  • Assessment of all ISPO requirement documents.
  • Assessment of the implementation of ISPO principles and criteria in plantations and CPO mills.
  • Competency of employees involved in plantations and CPO mills.
  • Confirmation of the application of ISPO principles and criteria to information sources.
 
 
  • If Stage 1 is compliant, then Stage 2 audit will be conducted.
  • If not compliant, a maximum of 6 months will be given for improvements after Stage 1 audit.
  • If the improvements are not completed, the certification process will be terminated.
 		  
  • Audit using sampling method.
  • If the assessment is met, it will proceed to the ISPO certification decision-making stage.
  • If the assessment is not met, recommendations for improvement will be given for 6 months.
 

Certificate Issuance
 
  • ISPO Certification Decision (1 month)
  • Registration & Certificate issuance (valid for 5 years)
 
  • 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.

Requirements for ISPO

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

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Gosha MuhammadEnergy & Sustainability Certification Services Manager

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