Cargill and Palm Oil Production

Cargill is Committed to Sustainable Palm Production

Cargill owns and operates palm plantations in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea (PNG), palm refineries in several nations and processes and markets palm products worldwide.

Cargill believes that palm should be produced sustainably and is committed to responsible and sustainable palm production on its own palm plantations. Cargill defines sustainable palm production as protecting the environment, using best available agronomic practices, sustaining native animal species such as orangutans and tigers, providing a safe and healthy working environment for our employees, respecting local land rights and helping to develop local communities.

At each of its plantations and as part of its commitment to conserving natural resources and biodiversity, Cargill integrates responsible development into its operational plans and policies. Together with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and local communities, Cargill monitors its impact on the environment and aims to develop partnerships to conserve resources and biodiversity. Cargill is committed to preserving biodiversity and complying with local laws pertaining to palm production, including those related to preserving native species and other aspects of sound environmental management.

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