THE BEDROCK OF OUR ENTIRE OPERATIONS IS OUR PALM OIL BUSINESS. WE ARE ONE OF THE EARLIEST MALAYSIAN COMPANIES TO BE COMPLETELY RSPO-CERTIFIED.

THE SUSTAINABILITY, QUALITY AND TRACEABILITY OF OUR CRUDE PALM OIL (CPO) SPEAKS FOR ITSELF AS WE ARE WELL-RECOGNISED AND TRUSTED IN THE MARKET.


Key Facts & Figures as of 31 December 2023 & as of 13 May 2024*


Landbank

59,781 ha*

Yield per Hectare

20.3 MT/ha

Planted area

52,088 ha*

Mature

3,816 ha*

Immature

Oil Extraction Rate (OER)

19.9%

FFB Production

1,034,153 MT

Kernel Extraction Rate (KER)

5.3%

WHAT WE ARE PROUD OF

OUR CLONAL

Through our collaboration with MPOB, we have produced our Clonal Palm Series 3 (CPS3), which is a high quality oil palm clone capable of increasing productivity through higher Fresh Fruit Brunches (FFB) yields and OER, to be offered for commercial cultivation.

WHAT WE ARE PROUD OF

PROGRESSIVE VALUE CREATOR

The value of JPG lies in our agility and scalability. As a medium-sized company, we are not too big to be uneccessarily bogged down by bureacracy, and not too small to miss out on having impact and scale.

WHAT WE ARE PROUD OF

QUALITY CONTROL

All estates and mills are RSPO-certified; four of our mills have Identity Preserved (IP) status where CPO from these mills can be traced to their source which, in turn, have been certified.

FUTUREPROOFING THE BUSINESS

We know that it takes a collaborative effort in order to sustainably farm the future and support a rapidly growing global population without increasing agricultural land use and carbon footprint. Recognising that issues in the palm oil industry are diverse and complex, we believe in partnerships to identify, mitigate and address the root causes on the ground across the value chain. We are actively seeking to collaborate strategically with the world’s greatest innovation, technology, conservation and infratructure partners to produce new approaches and solutions by leveraging on each other’s unique strengths and expertise.

OUR COMMITMENTS

ADVANCEMENTS IN TECHNOLOGY & DIGITALISATION

EMPOWERMENT OF SMALLHOLDERS

EMBRACING ESG PRACTICES

To stay competitive in the industry, JPG launched a five year Digital Transformation journey in 2021. The Digital Division outlined a playbook to achieve the company’s vision of becoming an ESG centric, digitally driven organisation for the benefit of our stakeholders.


Some key activities include:

  • Migration to private cloud data centre at AVM Cloud in Kuala Lumpur with a Disaster Recovery Site in Cyberjaya
  • Development of KPlant , a comprehensive apps designed to streamline field operations from harvesting and the evacuation of FFB to processes such as payments and checkrolls
  • Migration to RISE with SAP S/4 HANA Private Cloud Edition (PCE) for centralising back office functions to enhance compliance and governance.
  • Built over 27 Direct Internet Access (DIA) connections through communications towers across Johor Plantations operating units to enable Maxis’ high speed dedicated internet connectivity for seamless cloud access.

JPG established the Smallholders Inclusion Programme in 2018 to support independent farmers in Johor. The programme aims to provide:

  • Advisory support
  • Financial incentives
  • Guidance to assist farmers in obtaining Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) Certification

Here at JPG, we aim to go above and beyond industry norms and metrics to ensure that all our operations are designed and executed sustainably. To us, sustainability means closing the loop in circularity and creating a clean, efficient ecosystem that minimises waste and maximises output.


Our ESG targets:

  • Halve greenhouse gas emissions by 2025 with net zero aspirations by 2050
  • Stronger community through positive social impacts
  • Industry best practices on governance and ethics
  • Industry best practices on environmental and labour standards
 
 

WE AIM TO STAY AHEAD OF THE CURVE BY KEEPING OUR FINGER ON THE PULSE OF WHAT’S NEW, WHAT’S NEXT, AND WHAT’S NOVEL.

CENTRAL ANALYTICAL LABORATORY SERVICES

Our industry-leading Central Analytical Lab is utilised by both internal stakeholders and external agricultural players due to our superior analyses, unprecedented turnaround time, and uncompromising quality standards. Key achievements include:


ISO/IEC 17025 certified since 2005, we conduct various chemical and physical tests, focusing mainly on agricultural samples such as soil, fertilisers, foliars, effluent, water, palm oil and latex to increase crop productivity.

Acknowledged by the global community in the form of the Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) endorsed by the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC), an international organisation for accreditation bodies operating in accordance with ISO/IEC 17011.

With industry-wide recognition of our service offerings, we have proved our continued excellence in providing quality products and competent testing services and as such, we are well-positioned to become the industry’s gamechanging innovation leader.

EXPLORE OUR SERVICES

Our industry Agritech Laboratory Services have successfully implemented Lean Six Sigma methodologies, enabling us to achieve continuous service improvement and deliver even greater value to our clients.

Looking ahead, we strive to further enhance our services by leveraging Lean Six Sigma methodologies, expanding our analytical capabilities to meet growing demands, and forging partnerships with key industry players to drive innovation and deliver unparalleled value to our clients.

ENQUIRIES

WASTE TO WEALTH

We maintain our responsibility to close the loop of our products whilst advancing the future of fuel. With our waste-to-wealth initiatives, we are ensuring that every by-product from our production of palm oil is sustainably produced, used, recycled and reused to contribute to a regenerative, circular economy whilst generating new revenue streams and capturing new value for more customers.

RENEWABLE ENERGY

FFB POME & PKS BIOMETHANE

Biomethane
Sold to Gas Malaysia Green Ventures Sdn Bhd and injected into Gas Malaysia's National Gas Distribution System (NGDS)

250,000 MMBtu/year equivalent to 381,679 LPG Gas Cylinders Generating 38.1 million GWh of Energy and reducing 97,889 MT CO2eq GHG Emissions

*Based on Global Warming Potential (GWP) 25

Bio-CNG

350,000 MMBtu/year equivalent to 534,351 LPG Gas Cylinders Generating 51.7 million GWh of Energy and reducing 119,654 MT CO2eq GHG Emissions

*Based on Global Warming Potential (GWP) 25

MT CO2eq: A unit of measurement used to express the global warming potential of greenhouse gases in terms of the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) that would have the same warming effect over a specified time period. This unit allows for the comparison of different greenhouse gases based on their relative contributions to climate change

RED PALM OIL

FFB MF (MESOCARP FIBRE) RPO (RED PALM OIL)

Red palm oil is exported to the biodiesel industry at up to

90% of CPO price

with a production capacity of 2,476 MT

BIO-COMPOST

FFB EFB BIO-COMPOST AND MULCHING

Bio-compost, fertiliser and smart soil are sold under the brand 'Bionik' by one of our subsidiaries

Bio-Compost
  • Eco friendly -100% organic matter increases water uptake in the soil
  • Reduce dependence on inorganic fertilisers
  • Enhances soil fertility without disturbing soil structure
  • Environmentally friendly and free of harmful chemicals
Bionik-Fertiliser
  • Accelerates soil fertility and water conservation by microbial activity
  • Accelerates crop growth rates and maintains robust productivity
  • Mitigates soil problems such as acidic and soil borne degradation
  • Higher Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium (NPK) values and no mixture of animal faeces
Bionik Smart Soil
  • Ready to use - no need for soil mixing
  • Suitable for all types of crops, including vegetables, fruit trees, and ornamental plants
  • Organic and preserve the environment
  • Accelerates the process of flowering and fruiting trees
  • Enhances resistance to plant diseases

BIOMASS

FFBPALM KERNELL SHELL & MESOCARP FIBRE

BIOMASS RENEWABLE ENERGY POWER GENERATION

This biomass will be used as fuel in the boiler and will produce high pressure steam for use in the steam turbine to generate electricity for use in palm oil mill operations. This approach is the main factor that can reduce the carbon footprint and intensify Johor Plantations’ business sustainability agenda.

*Data from 2022, from all 5 of our mills

VALUE-ADDED SERVICES

CAPTURING NEW AND SUSTAINED VALUE ACROSS THE PALM OIL CHAIN

As part of our goal to be the industry’s leading agri player in the region, we have consolidated our value-added services as three subsidiaries under Johor Plantations. These five subsidiaries comprise plantation assets and support services across our operations.

JPG PLANTERRA SDN BHD

Sales of palm nursery and other plantation products and services

A ONE-STOP-SHOP LEADING SUPPLIER OF SUPPORTING PLANTATION ASSETS

JPG Planterra specialises in producing organic bio-compost products (BIONIK Fertiliser, BIONIK Smart Soil and BIONIK Top Soil); nursery products (ornamental plants, herbs, fruit trees, gardening tools, oil palm seedlings, germinated seed) and landscaping services, providing us with an additional revenue stream from our waste to wealth venture.

Motto:

LET’S GREEN THE EARTH

Landscape architecture and design services:

  • Irrigation installation
  • Landscape maintenance
  • Consulting services for both indoor and outdoor landscaping areas
  • Nursery business supplying decorative plants, flowering plants and herbs
2022 > 2021

increase in
overall revenue

increase in
bio-compost sales

JPG JENTERRA SDN BHD

Dealer in agricultural machinery and parts

A SOUGHT-AFTER MACHINERY PRODUCER OFFERING CUTTING-EDGE MACHINERY, READILY AVAILABLE SPARE PARTS AND QUALITY AFTER-SALES SERVICE

JPG Jenterra is a dealer in agricultural machinery and parts, supplying agricultural players with a wide range of products, including machinery and equipment while establishing strong relationships to offer personalised solutions to various market players. With our ownership of registered Industrial Design and Patterns right of Badang in Malaysia, we are enhancing the specifications of new Badang models while preventing imitation from competitors.

Known as the inventor of

BADANG

‘Mechanical Buffalo’

Used for FFB evacuation and other field works such as manuring across the industry

2022 > 2021

increase in
Badang units sold

JPG TERRASOLUTIONS SDN BHD

Provision of training and safety products and services

ENSURE THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF WELLBEING AND SAFETY FOR OUR WORKFORCE

As Johor Plantations’ support subsidiary, JPG Terrasolutions Sdn Bhd specialises in Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) services, with emphasis on OSH training, human resources development, motivation and quality-related fieldwork, advisory services in occupational health, fire safety and the ISO Quality Management System.

Motto:
SAFETY MAKES A DIFFERENCE

Digitalisation

Drone services for surveillance and monitoring

Strengthening Core Business

  • New Engineering Unit to boost revenue
  • Diversify income - rental businesses and eco-tourism

JPG GREENERGY VENTURES SDN BHD

Production of Biomethane

JPG Greenery Ventures is a joint venture company of Johor Plantations Berhadand MTC Orec SdnBhd. The core business of this subsidiary is to process POME from Palm Oil Mill and Produce Biomethane to be sold to Gas Malaysia Berhad. JPGGV have signed the Gas Purchase Agreement with Gas Malaysia Virtual Pipelines SdnBhd(GMVP) to supply Biomethane for 15 years.

The annual target for
Biomethane supply
at a minimum of

250,000 mmbtu

JPG GREENERGY SDN BHD

Production of BioCNG

JPG Greenergy is a subsidiary of Johor Plantations Berhad. The core business of JPGG is to process POME from Palm Oil Mill and Produce Bio-Compressed Natural Gas (BioCNG) and sell to Gas Malaysia Berhad. JPGG have signed the Gas Purchase Agreement with Gas Malaysia Virtual Pipelines SdnBhd (GMVP) for supply of BioCNGminimum of 350,000 mmbtuBiomethane for 15 years.

The annual target for
BioCNG
at a minimum of

350,000 mmbtu

  • PERSATUAN PEMULIHARAAN HIDUPAN LIAR (WCS)

    Persatuan Pemuliharaan Hidupan Liar (WCS) adalah sebuah organisasi bukan keuntungan yang berdedikasi untuk melindungi hidupan liar dan ekosistem semula jadi. Kolaborasi kami tertumpu pada beberapa strategi pemuliharaan, termasuklah menetapkan dan menguruskan kawasan dilindungi. Kawasan-kawasan ini menjadi pusat perlindungan untuk hidupan liar, mengekalkan kepelbagaian biologi, dan mempromosi pengurusan sumber serta tanah secara lestari. Program kolaborasi yang dilaksanakan adalah termasuk melindungi habitat, membanteras penyeludupan hidupan liar, dan merangka pelan pemuliharaan untuk memastikan kelangsungan kehidupan beberapa spesies terancam.

  • YAYASAN EARTHWORM (EF)

    Yayasan Earthworm, dikenali dahulu sebagai The Forest Trust (TFT), adalah sebuah organisasi bukan keuntungan yang berdedikasi untuk mempromosi kelestarian dan amalan penyumberan beretika dalam pelbagai industri, khususnya minyak sawit. Menjalin kerjasama dengan Yayasan Earthworm melambangkan komitmen kami untuk mengguna pakai amalan-amalan yang beretika dan bertanggungjawab.

  • PERSATUAN PENCINTA ALAM MALAYSIA (MNS)

    Persatuan Pencinta Alam Malaysia (MNS) adalah sebuah organisasi bukan kerajaan (NGO) yang tertumpu pada usaha pemuliharaan warisan semula jadi Malaysia. Kami komited dan aktif:

    • Melibatkan diri dalam semua bengkel, acara dan aktiviti MNS
    • Menyertai projek pemuliharaan dan lawatan padang
    • Mengambil peluang untuk menjalin hubungan dengan ahli-ahli lain atau pakar bidang
    • Menyokong dan melibatkan diri dalam inisiatif serta kempen pemuliharaan MNS

  • INISIATIF PELAPORAN GLOBAL (GRI)

    Inisiatif Pelaporan Global (GRI) mempunyai sebuah komuniti yang terdiri daripada beberapa organisasi yang terlibat secara aktif dalam pelaporan kelestarian dan menggunakan rangka kerja GRI sebagai panduan. Kami komited untuk:

    • Terus menjadi mendahului industri sebagai pemain utama dan menjadi organisasi pertama yang membawa pembangunan berkaitan GRI, Piawaian GRI dan trend-trend dalam landskap pelaporan kelestarian
    • Melengkapkan organisasi dengan pengetahuan praktikal, peralatan dan inspirasi untuk mencapai tahap ketelusan korporat yang tertinggi
    • Memahami dan mempraktikkan amalan pelaporan kelestarian yang terbaik
    • Memupuk inovasi di peringkat global melalaui kolaborasi serta meningkatkan lagi kualiti pendedahan

  • SASPO

    SASPO, yang dikelola oleh WWF-Singapura, adalah suatu inisiatif perniagaan yang menyatukan syarikat dari pelbagai sektor untuk menangani isu rantaian bekalan berkenaan minyak sawit dan berusaha meningkatkan bekalan dan permintaan minyak sawit lestari yang diperakui. Kami berdedikasi untuk mencapai sasaran penggunaan 100% minyak sawit yang bebas daripada penebangan hutan dan penukaran ekosistem semula jadi), serta berusaha mendapatkan 100% minyak sawit lestari yang diperakui RSPO.

  • KOMPAK GLOBAL PERTUBUHAN BANGSA-BANGSA BERSATU (UNGC)

    UNGC, atau Kompak Global Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu, adalah suatu inisiatif sukarela yang menggalakkan perniagaan dan organisasi untuk mengguna pakai polisi serta amalan lestari yang selaras dengan tanggungjawab sosial kami. Kami berusaha untuk menyediakan suatu rangka kerja yang akan menyelaraskan pengoperasian dan strategi kami dengan sepuluh prinsip global yang umum termasuklah perkara melibatkan hak asasi manusia, tenaga kerja, alam sekitar dan antirasuah.

  • MINYAK SAWIT LESTARI MALAYSIA (“MSPO”)

    MSPO, atau Minyak Sawit Lestari Malaysia Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil, adalah suatu skim pensijilan yang dibangunkan oleh Majlis Pensijilan Minyak Sawit Malaysia (MPOCC) untuk menggalakkan pemupukan amalan lestari dalam industri minyak sawit Malaysia. Kami berusaha untuk menunjukkan komitmen kami terhadap pengeluaran minyak sawit yang mampan melalui pensijilan MSPO. Pematuhan terhadap syarat pensijilan MSPO membawa beberapa kelebihan, termasuklah pengiktirafan sebagai pengeluar minyak sawit yang lestar, akses pada peluang pasaran yang mengutamakan penyumberan lestari, dan kebenaran untuk meletakan logo MSPO pada produk yang diperakui. Penerimaan sijil ini menunjukkan komitmen organisasi kami untuk memikul tanggungjawab alam sekitar dan sosial dalam industri minyak sawit.

  • MEJA BULAT BERKENAAN MINYAK SAWIT LESTARI (“RSPO”)

    Keahilan RSPO boleh dipohon secara sukarela dan terbuka kepada semua organisasi yang terlibat dalam mana-mana bahagian di rantaian bekalan minyak sawit atau berminat untuk mempromosi amalan pengeluaran minyak sawit yang lestari. Untuk menjadi ahli RSPO, terdapat beberapa kriteria tertentu yang perlu dipenuhi di samping mematuhi Prinsip dan Kriteria RSPO untuk Pengeluaran Minyak Sawit Lestari. Johor Plantations Berhad menyertai RSPO pada tahun 2004 di bawah nama syarikat induk kami, Perbadanan Johor. Syarikat kami berdedikasi untuk mengekalkan status pensijilan yang diterima dan mematuhi Prinsip & Kriteria RSPO sepenuhnya.

  • WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY (WCS)

    Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is a global non-profit organisation dedicated to conserving wildlife and protecting natural ecosystems. Our collaboration focuses on a range of conservation strategies, including establishing and managing protected areas. These protected areas provide safe havens for wildlife, preserve biodiversity, and promote sustainable land and resource management. The collaboration program also includes protecting habitats, combating wildlife trafficking, and implementing conservation plans to ensure the survival of key species.

  • EARTHWORM FOUNDATION (EF)

    Earthworm Foundation, formerly known as The Forest Trust (TFT), is a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting sustainability and responsible sourcing practices in various industries, especially palm oil. Engaging with Earthworm Foundation signifies a commitment to responsible and ethical practices.

  • THE MALAYSIA NATURE SOCIETY (MNS)

    The Malaysia Nature Society (MNS) is a non-governmental organization (NGO) focused on the conservation of Malaysia’s natural heritage. We are committed and active:

    • Involvement in MNS activities, events, and workshops
    • Participate in conservation projects and field trips
    • Networking opportunities with other members and experts in the field
    • Support and involvement in MNS conservation initiatives and campaigns

  • GLOBAL REPORTING INITIATIVE (GRI)

    Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has a community of organisations that are actively engaged in sustainability reporting and use the GRI framework as a guide. We are committed to:

    • Stay ahead of the curve and be the first in developments regarding GRI, the GRI Standards and trends in the sustainability reporting landscape
    • Equip the organisation with practical knowledge, tools and inspiration to achieve stronger internal alignment on corporate transparency
    • Gain first-hand understanding of best sustainability reporting practices
    • Foster global innovation through collaboration and improve the quality of disclosure

  • SASPO

    SASPO is a business initiative that brings companies together across varying sectors to tackle supply chain issues around palm oil and work towards increasing the supply and demand of certified sustainable palm oil in Singapore. SASPO, facilitated by WWF-Singapore, is a business initiative that brings companies together across varying sectors to tackle supply chain issues around palm oil and work towards increasing the supply and demand of certified sustainable palm oil. We are committed to 100% of palm oil consumed free from deforestation and conversion of natural ecosystems), and are committed to procure 100% RSPO-certified sustainable palm oil.

  • UNITED NATIONS GLOBAL COMPACT (UNGC)

    UNGC, which stands for United Nations Global Compact, is a voluntary initiative that encourages businesses and organisations to adopt sustainable and socially responsible policies and practices. We are committed to provide a framework for businesses to align our operations and strategies with ten universally accepted principles covering human rights, labour, environment, and anti-corruption.

  • MALAYSIAN SUSTAINABLE PALM OIL (MSPO)

    MSPO, which stands for Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil, is a certification scheme developed by the Malaysian Palm Oil Certification Council (MPOCC) to promote sustainable practices in the Malaysian palm oil industry. We are committed to demonstrate our commitment to sustainable palm oil production through MSPO certification. Compliance with MSPO certification provides several benefits, including recognition as a sustainable palm oil producer, access to market opportunities that prioritise sustainable sourcing, and the ability to use the MSPO logo on certified products. It also demonstrates our organisation’s commitment to environmental and social responsibility in the palm oil industry.

  • ROUNDTABLE ON SUSTAINABLE PALM OIL (RSPO)

    Membership in RSPO is voluntary and open to organisations that are involved in any part of the palm oil supply chain or have an interest in promoting sustainable palm oil practices. To become a member of RSPO, we must meet certain criteria and comply with the RSPO Principles and Criteria for Sustainable Palm Oil Production. Johor Plantations Berhad joined the RSPO in 2004 under the name of its parent company, Johor Corporation. The company is committed to maintaining the certification and full compliance with RSPO Principles & Criteria.