With the release of the HCS approach toolkit in March 2015, UP requested Daemeter Consulting to use this method to undertake a full HCS study of the identified new areas for Plasma Development in Kumai.

The consolidated map below was prepared by Daemeter based on their final HCS report released in August 2016, indicating the concession area, the outcome of the HCS, HCV, FPIC and peat surveys, thereby incorporating social and environmental considerations in line with RSPO’s NPP guidelines. Daemeter’s assessment found that 40% of the concession area surveyed is recommended to be reserved from development because it is either considered HCS, HCV or located on peat soils.

This approach has ensured that UP is in full compliance to its No deforestation Policy of July 2014.

-Please click here to view the consolidated map which integrates the results of the patch analysis (HCS area), peat mapping, HCV assessment and FPIC study in Kumai.

The improvement of the soils carbon stock through biomass recycling is an important factor for soil health and enhanced palm growth, contributing to higher yields.


An aerial view of a nature reserve in the midst of our Indonesian operation.