RSPO, MSPO and ISCC Certified Palm Oil in Malaysia
At Carotino, sustainability is a shared responsibility by everyone, which is fully integrated into every stage of our operations. As a vertically integrated palm oil company, we oversee plantations, mills, and downstream production to ensure complete traceability, compliance, and accountability. Our practices are guided by internationally recognised ESG standards and verified through independent certification.
ESG Framework
Our ESG framework is built on four guiding pillars:
Responsible
Upholding responsible practices throughout our supply chain.
Ethical
Conducting business with integrity and fairness.
Safe
Protecting the health, safety, and well-being of people and communities.
Sustainable
Safeguarding the environment for present and future generations.
Certifications and Compliances
RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil)
Member No. 2-0029-06-000-00.
Fully certified and audited annually.
MSPO (Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil)
POM14786.
Fully certified and audited annually.
ISCC (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification)
EU-ISCC-Cert-MY275-20241375.
Certified since 2012 and audited annually.
Environmental Performances
99.38%
RSPO Certified Land
2.08 tCO₂e/ha and 1.36 tCO₂e/tCPO
Average Emissions
High Conservation Value (HCV) Areas
RSPO Certified Land
80.93%
RSPO-Certified CPO Sold
Ongoing since 2016
GHG Monitoring
Target:
Five percent annual reduction in emissions compared to 2021 baseline (1.50 tCO₂e/tCPO), with a long-term reduction commitment through 2030.
Environmental Initiatives
Zero Burning policy across all estates.
Soil management using leguminous cover crops, erosion prevention and natural fertility retention.
Water conservation through terracing, silt pits, water channels, frond placement and grass cover.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) with predator plants, pheromone traps and barn owls for rat control.
Biodiversity protection through riparian reserves and High Conservation Value assessments, conducted by Wild Asia Sdn. Bhd.
Social Responsibility
Carotino is committed to ensuring responsible labour practices and improving the lives of employees and surrounding communities.
Employee and Community Initiatives
- Quality housing and amenities including medical care, utilities and recreation facilities
- Employment standards that prohibit forced or child labour with regular technical and safety training
- Fair remuneration in full compliance with Malaysian labour laws with transparent payslips
- Occupational safety and health programmes with PPE provision, training, monitoring and progressive phase-out of hazardous chemicals
Human Rights and Inclusion
- Gender equality and non-discrimination policies
- Worker grievance and feedback mechanisms
- Respect for freedom of association
Governance and Ethical Business Practices
Carotino and its partners are held to the highest ethical standards under a comprehensive Code of Conduct.
Governance commitments include:
- Fair and safe working conditions in line with OSHA requirements
- Anti-Bribery and Corruption measures in compliance with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act
- Privacy and Data Protection aligned with the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA)
- Integrity and transparency in all business dealings
- Equal opportunity and respect for diversity
Continuous Improvement and Innovation
Carotino invests in continuous improvement to raise sustainability performance.
- Clonal palm planting using high-yield and climate-resilient varieties to improve productivity
- Operational upgrades in milling to improve energy efficiency, reduce waste and control emissions
- Research and development in circular economy practices, by-product utilisation and renewable energy integration
Transparency and Public Documents
Carotino is committed to transparency. Public stakeholders and certification bodies can review our compliance status and sustainability performance through the following resources:
RSPO Public Member Page
MSPO and ISCC audit summaries available on request
Carotino Sustainability Reports available via marketing@carotino.com
Carotino continues to uphold the highest ESG standards across all operations, ensuring compliance, traceability and responsibility in every stage of palm oil production.
