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Our
About This President’s About 2023 Apical2030 Approach to Transformative
Report Statement Apical Highlights Highlights Sustainability Partnerships

APICAL GROUP
SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2023
OUR APPROACH TO

SUSTAINABILITY

Apical recognises that sustainable palm oil production is not only the right thing to do, but also a key driver of
business success. Certification through schemes like Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) and International
Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) unlocks market access and positions us for future growth.

Certification Description
An international certification system established as the first
certification system to ensure sustainable production of bio-based
feedstocks and renewables in global supply chains
The International Sustainability • 88% of facilities are certified by ISCC as of 2023, up from 80%
& Carbon Certificate (ISCC)
• 100% of our biodiesel facilities are certified by ISCC as of 2023

A global multi-stakeholder initiative aimed to promote sustainable
palm oil production and trade
• Certified RSPO Supply Chain Certification since 2012
The Roundtable on Sustainable • 100% of facilities are certified by RSPO
Palm Oil (RSPO)

A mandatory local certification established in 2011 by the
Government of Indonesia for all palm oil production and millers in
the country
• We ensure all our suppliers adhere to ISPO requirements and/or
Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil guidelines
(ISPO)
ISO certification in ensuring quality management systems
requirements
• Obtained ISO 9001 certification for 88% of our plants
International Organisation for
Standardisation 9001 (ISO 9001)
Certification by ISO that specifies requirements for effective
environmental management system – in efficient use of resources,
energy, and waste reduction
• Obtained ISO 14001 certification for 33% plants across Indonesia
and Spain
International Organisation
for Standardisation 14001
(ISO 14001)

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