InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The Indonesian government continues to strengthen efforts to develop a sustainable national palm oil industry. This vital commodity supports exports and provides employment for millions domestically. One key strategic initiative is the development of a tech-based palm oil information and tracing system.
On Thursday (May 22), the Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil (ISPO) team reported on the system’s development to Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto. The meeting marked the government’s commitment to improving palm oil governance for greater transparency and global competitiveness.
“The government continues to promote tech-based information systems to meet the demands for transparency and sustainability. This tracing system will add value to Indonesian palm oil in the global market,” said Airlangga in a statement received by InfoSAWIT on Friday (May 23, 2025).
He praised the ISPO team’s progress in governance reform and emphasized the need for a system that is both simple and effective. Overly complex systems, he warned, would hinder small-scale stakeholders.
“The tracing system must be designed to be simple and user-friendly so it’s accessible to all stakeholders. Simple, yet able to meet global market requirements,” Airlangga asserted.
The system will include key data, such as certifications, plantation locations, and environmental sustainability metrics. Tracing technology will ensure transparency across the entire supply chain and compliance with both national and international sustainability standards.
Airlangga also stressed the importance of collaboration among ministries, businesses, academics, and independent monitors to build the system. He hopes the tracing initiative can be integrated with the sustainable palm oil industry roadmap currently being developed by the government.
“Palm oil is a pillar of our national economy. With a reliable tracing system, we can show that Indonesian palm oil is managed responsibly and sustainably,” he added.
The meeting was also attended by senior officials from the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs, the Director of the Palm Oil Plantation Fund Management Agency, and the CEO of PT Surveyor Indonesia. (T2)
