Open AccessCO2 emission management in palm oil industries in Indonesia: a review
Author(s) -
Novi Sylvia,
Yunardi Yunardi,
Husni Husin,
Abrar Muslim
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
iop conference series. materials science and engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1757-899X
pISSN - 1757-8981
DOI - 10.1088/1757-899x/845/1/012037
Subject(s) - business , palm oil , greenhouse gas , livelihood , petroleum industry , certification , deforestation (computer science) , agricultural economics , natural resource economics , agricultural science , engineering , agriculture , environmental science , economics , environmental engineering , geography , ecology , programming language , management , archaeology , computer science , biology
Within a few decades, Indonesia has become the largest palm oil-producing country, leaving Malaysia behind. It is undeniable that palm oil has significantly contributed to the economic growth of the country. However, the negative impacts of the palm oil industry are also evident, such as deforestation, environmental pollution, and social conflicts. The palm oil industry has been known as one of the big greenhouse gasses producers, including CO 2 . Regardless of the pressure from the European Union, the Government of Indonesia (GOI) has committed to sustaining the palm oil industry since there are millions of workforces depend on their livelihood from these industries. Concerning the negative impacts, the GOI requests that each palm oil company has to follow the Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil (ISPO) certification. So far, around 20% of all palm oil industries in the country have received an ISPO certificate. It is expected by 2023, all palm oil industries have been certified by ISPO since this regulation is mandatory. Implementing all ISPO guidelines in the palm oil industry is not only capable of sustaining the industry but also protecting the environment through the reduction of CO 2 and other greenhouse gasses. This paper will review the CO 2 management in the palm oil industry in Indonesia in the present situation, connected with ISPO as well as RSPO (Roundtable Sustainable Palm Oil).