- Softening palm oil prices due to reduced global demand.
- High costs of energy, fertilizers, chemicals, and building materials.
- Labour shortages (though largely overcome in 2023).
- Risks related to human rights and guest workers.
- Climate change and extreme weather events.
- Deforestation and forest degradation.
- Corruption risks.
United Plantations Berhad
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, United Plantations Berhad disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.36 kg CO2-eq/kg NBD Oil. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
1.36 kg CO2-eq/kg NBD Oil
2023
Water Usage
987.6K m3
2023
Waste
789.1K MT (Malaysia) + 154735 MT (Indonesia) biomass almost all utilized.
2023
Energy Use
7.6K MWh (biogas) + 1150 MWh (solar)
2023
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1.36 kg CO2-eq/kg NBD Oil |
| 2022 | 1.39 kg CO2 -eq/kg NBD Oil (2022) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced GHG emissions per kg of palm oil produced by 63% from 2004 to 2023 (including iLUC and nature conservation).
- Achieved a 60% reduction in GHG emissions per MT of refined palm oil produced by 2025 (including iLUC and nature conservation), four years ahead of schedule.
- Expanded light railway network from 479km in 2015 to 600km as of 31 December 2023.
- Commissioned a new biogas electrification plant.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption by 10% by 2025.
- Reduce BOD and COD of effluent by 10% by 2025.
- Achieve 95% TTP by mid-2024 and 98% by end of 2024.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 66% reduction in GHG emissions by 2030 (compared to 2004 levels).
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentSocialSustainability GovernanceMarketplace