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April 20, 2024
Since 2009, WWF has regularly checked in with major brands and retailers regarding their performance on sustainable palm oil.
The 2024 Palm Oil Buyers Scorecard, covering 285 companies, reveals a sobering truth: palm oil buyers are yet to step up to the challenge, leaving the fate of our planet hanging in the balance. The Scorecard is our wake-up call, emphasising the need for bold, transformative measures for a sustainable future.
There are highlights – with some retailers such as Lidl, Coop, John Lewis and Marks & Spencer scoring well, and household names such as Ferrero, Danone and Mars also demonstrating robust action. Unfortunately, others have a long road ahead as WWF concludes that “Palm oil buyers continue to fall short of implementing the necessary transformative actions needed to halt the destruction of the world's most crucial forests and natural ecosystems. Despite efforts, companies are only averaging a score of 14.7 points out of 24. This score underscores the significant distance that remains for these companies to demonstrate a genuine commitment to establishing palm oil supply chains that are devoid of deforestation, ecosystem conversion, and human rights abuses.”
February 13, 2024
We are pleased to share PT Halmahera Persada Lygend (HPL)’s second Sustainability Report. This update report provides stakeholders with an overview of their ESG performance and progress for the calendar year. Have a read how this state-of-the-art refinery is supporting the EV battery industry through responsible practices.
December 22, 2023
Please take note that our office will be closing from 25 December 2023 until 1 January 2024 for Christmas and New Year. From the team at Helikonia, we wish you a safe and Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year!
December 22, 2023
U Mobile Sdn Bhd recently launched their inaugural sustainability report covering their sustainability performance for the 2022 calendar year. The report introduces their environmental, social and governance (ESG) focus areas and highlights initiatives being undertaken by the company. The report builds on their first materiality assessment and includes findings from their carbon baseline assessment, both conducted prior to the development of this report. Importantly, the report introduces U Mobile’s carbon reduction targets against their 2021 baseline, which were instrumental for accessing sustainability-linked financing with CIMB Bank Bhd and UOB Malaysia.
December 1, 2023
28 November 2023 - The Helikonia team took a breath of fresh air with a blend of outdoor and indoor team-building activities at Serendah, Selangor. We spent half a day competing in a mini archery competition and a domino-building challenge (unveiling hidden talents of team members!) followed by a strategy planning session. The day was capped off with our 15th-anniversary celebratory dinner against the backdrop of the Petronas Twin Towers.
Truly a day to remember!
In conjunction with POIG’s closing, a series of impact reports have been published, shedding light on the commendable efforts made by POIG's dedicated members. These reports also detailed the profound impact of POIG's work on the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), as well as its broader influence on palm oil production and consumption. The reports also share the lessons and questions still outstanding to achieve responsible supply chains that has broken the link between palm oil production and the destruction of forests and peatlands, the exploitation of communities and workers, and climate change.
October 18, 2023
Sharing Musim Mas’ latest sustainability report, Collaborative Pursuit. This report covers the calendar year 2022 and shows how Musim Mas continues to push the envelope in sustainable palm oil through their carbon accounting efforts, biodiversity assessments, smallholder programmes, and supply chain engagement. This year's report also introduces reporting for their coconut business.
October 2, 2023
Intercontinental Specialty Fats Sdn. Bhd. (ISF) recently launched their fourth sustainability report. Themed ‘Accelerating Climate Action’ the report showcases ISF’s proactive approach in adopting impactful initiatives to mitigate climate-related risks and reduce carbon emissions in their operations through their newly launched Climate Roadmap. This report is also ISF’s first sustainability report incorporating the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and Scope 3 emission reporting.
September 18, 2023
Helikonia is looking for two passionate individuals to join our dynamic team in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. These roles will support our reporting and ESG assessment divisions with sustainability reports, data analysis and stakeholder engagement for high profile clients.
September 7, 2023
Asia Pacific Rayon (APR) recently published their fourth Sustainability Report covering the 2022 calendar year. This report comes after a comprehensive materiality assessment conducted through a combination of desktop studies, reviews, and consultation with multiple internal and external stakeholders in 2022. Themed ‘Renewable Fibre, Sustainable Future’, SR2022 showcases APR’s efforts to lead in sustainable viscose production by investing in innovative solutions, next-generation fabrics, textile circularity, and supporting restoration of natural landscapes. The report also highlights APR’s notable environmental performance improvements, community development programmes and contributions to Indonesia’s textile industry and their progress against the Asia Pacific Rayon 2030 (APR2030) – a ten-year strategy covering APR’s priorities and targets.
April 20, 2024
Since 2009, WWF has regularly checked in with major brands and retailers regarding their performance on sustainable palm oil.
The 2024 Palm Oil Buyers Scorecard, covering 285 companies, reveals a sobering truth: palm oil buyers are yet to step up to the challenge, leaving the fate of our planet hanging in the balance. The Scorecard is our wake-up call, emphasising the need for bold, transformative measures for a sustainable future.
There are highlights – with some retailers such as Lidl, Coop, John Lewis and Marks & Spencer scoring well, and household names such as Ferrero, Danone and Mars also demonstrating robust action. Unfortunately, others have a long road ahead as WWF concludes that “Palm oil buyers continue to fall short of implementing the necessary transformative actions needed to halt the destruction of the world's most crucial forests and natural ecosystems. Despite efforts, companies are only averaging a score of 14.7 points out of 24. This score underscores the significant distance that remains for these companies to demonstrate a genuine commitment to establishing palm oil supply chains that are devoid of deforestation, ecosystem conversion, and human rights abuses.”
February 13, 2024
We are pleased to share PT Halmahera Persada Lygend (HPL)’s second Sustainability Report. This update report provides stakeholders with an overview of their ESG performance and progress for the calendar year. Have a read how this state-of-the-art refinery is supporting the EV battery industry through responsible practices.
December 22, 2023
Please take note that our office will be closing from 25 December 2023 until 1 January 2024 for Christmas and New Year. From the team at Helikonia, we wish you a safe and Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year!
December 22, 2023
U Mobile Sdn Bhd recently launched their inaugural sustainability report covering their sustainability performance for the 2022 calendar year. The report introduces their environmental, social and governance (ESG) focus areas and highlights initiatives being undertaken by the company. The report builds on their first materiality assessment and includes findings from their carbon baseline assessment, both conducted prior to the development of this report. Importantly, the report introduces U Mobile’s carbon reduction targets against their 2021 baseline, which were instrumental for accessing sustainability-linked financing with CIMB Bank Bhd and UOB Malaysia.
December 1, 2023
28 November 2023 - The Helikonia team took a breath of fresh air with a blend of outdoor and indoor team-building activities at Serendah, Selangor. We spent half a day competing in a mini archery competition and a domino-building challenge (unveiling hidden talents of team members!) followed by a strategy planning session. The day was capped off with our 15th-anniversary celebratory dinner against the backdrop of the Petronas Twin Towers.
Truly a day to remember!
In conjunction with POIG’s closing, a series of impact reports have been published, shedding light on the commendable efforts made by POIG's dedicated members. These reports also detailed the profound impact of POIG's work on the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), as well as its broader influence on palm oil production and consumption. The reports also share the lessons and questions still outstanding to achieve responsible supply chains that has broken the link between palm oil production and the destruction of forests and peatlands, the exploitation of communities and workers, and climate change.
October 18, 2023
Sharing Musim Mas’ latest sustainability report, Collaborative Pursuit. This report covers the calendar year 2022 and shows how Musim Mas continues to push the envelope in sustainable palm oil through their carbon accounting efforts, biodiversity assessments, smallholder programmes, and supply chain engagement. This year's report also introduces reporting for their coconut business.
October 2, 2023
Intercontinental Specialty Fats Sdn. Bhd. (ISF) recently launched their fourth sustainability report. Themed ‘Accelerating Climate Action’ the report showcases ISF’s proactive approach in adopting impactful initiatives to mitigate climate-related risks and reduce carbon emissions in their operations through their newly launched Climate Roadmap. This report is also ISF’s first sustainability report incorporating the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and Scope 3 emission reporting.
September 18, 2023
Helikonia is looking for two passionate individuals to join our dynamic team in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. These roles will support our reporting and ESG assessment divisions with sustainability reports, data analysis and stakeholder engagement for high profile clients.
September 7, 2023
Asia Pacific Rayon (APR) recently published their fourth Sustainability Report covering the 2022 calendar year. This report comes after a comprehensive materiality assessment conducted through a combination of desktop studies, reviews, and consultation with multiple internal and external stakeholders in 2022. Themed ‘Renewable Fibre, Sustainable Future’, SR2022 showcases APR’s efforts to lead in sustainable viscose production by investing in innovative solutions, next-generation fabrics, textile circularity, and supporting restoration of natural landscapes. The report also highlights APR’s notable environmental performance improvements, community development programmes and contributions to Indonesia’s textile industry and their progress against the Asia Pacific Rayon 2030 (APR2030) – a ten-year strategy covering APR’s priorities and targets.
February 13, 2024
We are pleased to share PT Halmahera Persada Lygend (HPL)’s second Sustainability Report. This update report provides stakeholders with an overview of their ESG performance and progress for the calendar year. Have a read how this state-of-the-art refinery is supporting the EV battery industry through responsible practices.
December 22, 2023
U Mobile Sdn Bhd recently launched their inaugural sustainability report covering their sustainability performance for the 2022 calendar year. The report introduces their environmental, social and governance (ESG) focus areas and highlights initiatives being undertaken by the company. The report builds on their first materiality assessment and includes findings from their carbon baseline assessment, both conducted prior to the development of this report. Importantly, the report introduces U Mobile’s carbon reduction targets against their 2021 baseline, which were instrumental for accessing sustainability-linked financing with CIMB Bank Bhd and UOB Malaysia.
October 18, 2023
Sharing Musim Mas’ latest sustainability report, Collaborative Pursuit. This report covers the calendar year 2022 and shows how Musim Mas continues to push the envelope in sustainable palm oil through their carbon accounting efforts, biodiversity assessments, smallholder programmes, and supply chain engagement. This year's report also introduces reporting for their coconut business.
October 2, 2023
Intercontinental Specialty Fats Sdn. Bhd. (ISF) recently launched their fourth sustainability report. Themed ‘Accelerating Climate Action’ the report showcases ISF’s proactive approach in adopting impactful initiatives to mitigate climate-related risks and reduce carbon emissions in their operations through their newly launched Climate Roadmap. This report is also ISF’s first sustainability report incorporating the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and Scope 3 emission reporting.
September 7, 2023
Asia Pacific Rayon (APR) recently published their fourth Sustainability Report covering the 2022 calendar year. This report comes after a comprehensive materiality assessment conducted through a combination of desktop studies, reviews, and consultation with multiple internal and external stakeholders in 2022. Themed ‘Renewable Fibre, Sustainable Future’, SR2022 showcases APR’s efforts to lead in sustainable viscose production by investing in innovative solutions, next-generation fabrics, textile circularity, and supporting restoration of natural landscapes. The report also highlights APR’s notable environmental performance improvements, community development programmes and contributions to Indonesia’s textile industry and their progress against the Asia Pacific Rayon 2030 (APR2030) – a ten-year strategy covering APR’s priorities and targets.
April 17, 2023
Bumitama Agri Ltd has recently launched their fifth biennial sustainability report, covering the calendar years of 2021 and 2022. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the company's environmental, social, and governance performance over the reporting period, including their progress on their long-term social forestry programmes and their GHG mitigation and adaptation plans. The report also introduces their updated Sustainability Policy.
February 15, 2023
KPN Plantations recently published their first sustainability report which showcases their progress and achievements in line with commitments to their 2018 Sustainability Policy. This report, available in both English and Bahasa Indonesia, is a consolidated account of the group’s achievements from 2018 to 2021 and lays the foundation for future reports, which will be published at least biennially.
February 15, 2023
Kulim (Malaysia) Berhad has published their eighth sustainability report. Themed ‘Putting People First’, the biennial report reflects Kulim’s progress of their environmental, social and governance (ESG) commitments initiatives throughout the calendar years 2020-2021, including significant 2022 developments across their operating units in Malaysia. This sustainability report also introduces Kulim’s new ESG Framework 2022.
December 5, 2022
Agropalma Group has published its fifth biannual sustainability report covering the group’s operations and sustainability performance for 2020 and 2021, as well as significant 2022 developments. The report also coincides with the completion of Agropalma’s ten-year reporting cycle against the Global Reporting Initiative and highlights the group’s efforts to attain the highest standards in environmental preservation, social responsibility, and good governance.
December 1, 2023
28 November 2023 - The Helikonia team took a breath of fresh air with a blend of outdoor and indoor team-building activities at Serendah, Selangor. We spent half a day competing in a mini archery competition and a domino-building challenge (unveiling hidden talents of team members!) followed by a strategy planning session. The day was capped off with our 15th-anniversary celebratory dinner against the backdrop of the Petronas Twin Towers.
Truly a day to remember!
In conjunction with POIG’s closing, a series of impact reports have been published, shedding light on the commendable efforts made by POIG's dedicated members. These reports also detailed the profound impact of POIG's work on the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), as well as its broader influence on palm oil production and consumption. The reports also share the lessons and questions still outstanding to achieve responsible supply chains that has broken the link between palm oil production and the destruction of forests and peatlands, the exploitation of communities and workers, and climate change.
May 31, 2023
On the 8th of May 2023, Helikonia facilitated the inaugural materiality workshop of Genetec Technology Berhad with members of their senior management. The half-day session led to the identification of key ESG topics integral to their business and stakeholders, and spurred interesting discussions on sustainability in automation, electric vehicles, and renewable energy storage. This workshop is the first step of Genetec’s materiality assessment, which will guide their sustainability reporting for 2023 and 2024.
January 31, 2023
On 12 January 2023, the Helikonia team facilitated a materiality workshop for Intercontinental Specialty Fats (ISF) Sdn. Bhd’s ESG Committee members and key personnel from senior management. The interactive half-day session led to an identification of key ESG topics integral to ISF’s business and to its stakeholders. The workshop is part of ISF’s 2023 materiality assessment and outcomes from the workshop will feed into ISF’s fourth sustainability report to be published mid this year.
September 27, 2022
On 20 August 2022, the Helikonia team attended the Intercontinental Specialty Fats (ISF) mangrove planting programme. Organised in partnership with Global Environmental Centre (GEC) at Tebuk Mendeleng, Sabak Bernam in Selangor, this programme aims to rehabilitate and maintain four hectares of degraded mangrove forest and supports the livelihood of the surrounding local communities. It was refreshing to witness the groundwork of ISF’s nature-based solutions programme and hear first-hand the impact of this project from local community members. After successful planting of 500 mangrove saplings (Rhizophora apiculate), the day concluded with a group lunch.
August 30, 2022
On 10 August 2022, Helikonia conducted a hybrid materiality workshop for Kulim (Malaysia) Berhad’s senior management and ESG Committee members. Led by our Executive Director and Head of Reporting, the interactive half-day session led to an identification of key ESG topics integral to Kulim’s business and to its stakeholders. The workshop is part of Kulim’s 2022 materiality assessment.
July 12, 2022
On 21 June 2022, Helikonia’s Head of Reporting hosted a hybrid training session on materiality for directors and managers from various sectors such as banking, manufacturing, insurance, property and IT services. The half-day interactive training programme covered the importance of materiality for ESG strategies and sustainability reporting, the steps to conducting an effective assessment, and what it looks like in practice. This programme is part of the Asia School of Business’ 2022 Sustainability Series, jointly organised with ESGA.
December 1, 2021
29 November 2021 - After endless lockdowns and staying indoors, the Helikonia team took a breath of fresh air with a nature-based team-building day. We ventured into the tropical forests of Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM), for a half day of hiking and trekking across the manmade forest in Kepong, Malaysia. Our day ended with a panoramic stroll on the Forest Skywalk, with clear views of our surroundings 50 metres above ground level. Truly a day to remember!
May 10, 2019
We held our Team Building day on 30 April 2019 – with a creative streak. All eight Helikonia staff were picassos for the day, and contributed in the fun, art-inspired workshop focused on the company’s ‘big picture’. The masterpiece now sits in our office in Plaza See Hoy Chan.
May 3, 2019
Intercontinental Specialty Fats (ISF) Sdn. Bhd. hosted its inaugural materiality assessment workshop for the company’s top- and senior-level management. The interactive one-day session helped identify environmental, social and governance matters that are integral to ISF’s business and to its stakeholders, and will feed into ISF’s first sustainability report to be published in 2020. The workshop was held on 24 April 2019 at the ISF headquarters in Klang, Malaysia.
