RAMC has reaffirmed Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad’s (“KLK”) Sustainability Rating at Gold (G₂). This year, KLK’s environmental performance saw an improvement, with their Environment Rating upgraded from G₃ to G₂. This upgrade reflects KLK’s strong commitment to mitigating climate change, as evidenced by their target-setting for carbon emissions and their adherence to Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol disclosure standards.

Sustainability has remained a core principle for KLK, fully integrated into their business strategy. This achievement underscores KLK’s ongoing dedication to decarbonisation, supply chain traceability, upholding human rights, ensuring worker safety, protecting biodiversity, and investing in education, environmental initiatives, and their communities and employees.

The RAM Sustainability report highlighted several factors contributing to the reaffirmed G₂ rating, including:

1. Strong governance practices, reflected in KLK’s comprehensive Sustainability Policy and the implementation of sustainability programs established under Project SHIFT.
2. KLK’s Sustainability Commitments announced in the previous year.
3. A commitment to No Deforestation, No Peat, and No Exploitation (NDPE) principles, extending to newly acquired operations.
4. A robust dedication to upholding Human Rights.
5. Positive impact on the environment, economy and society through sustainable palm oil production and supply chain.

Read the report here
Find out more about KLK Group and their sustainability efforts at www.klk.com.my

About KLK OLEO

Built on a legacy of integrity, humility, innovation and loyalty, KLK OLEO is committed to providing the best sustainable solutions to address global demands and consumer trends. As a worldwide oleochemical producer with over 100 years of experience, KLK OLEO’s products can be found in most consumer staples, from Beauty & Personal Care, Food & Health Care, Home Care, Industries & Institutional Cleaning, Lubricants to Polymers.

KLK OLEO is the manufacturing division of KUALA LUMPUR KEPONG BERHAD (KLK). A leading international Plantations group listed on the Main Board of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad.