Peatland Management
Peatland Conservation
| Aligned with our NDPE Policy and commitment to implement it throughout our supply chain, DSN Group has implemented comprehensive measures to protect peatland, unique ecosystems that serve as a critical carbon sink, which store vast amounts of carbon dioxide. Recognizing the importance of peatland preservation, DSN Group has implemented comprehensive measures to protect these valuable ecosystems: Identifying and Preserving Peatlands: We conduct thorough assessments to identify peatland areas within our concessions. In 2019, an HCV assessment was conducted by PT Remark Asia that identified a peat area in PT MNS based on the 18,000 Ha Location permit of 125 ha. Based on this, in 2020, we reported to the RSPO GHG Panel via email on 24 July 2020 based on the HCV, HCS and AMDAL (Environmental Impact Assessment) reports contained in the Summary of assessment Report and Management Plans. Subsequently, in July 2024, based on communication by the National Land Agency and their land map number : 31/2023 revision1:19 July 2024 the land concession area of PT MNS after enclaved was reduced from 18,000 hectares location permit (IL) to 5,191 Ha HGU. In the aforementioned map, the 125 hectares of peatland was excluded from the previous IL. Please click here for the latest map of the location permit of PT Mitra Nusa Sarana overlaid with the location of the peat area stated in the Remark Asia report. By the end of 2024, all of the Company’s planted areas are on mineral soil (non-peat). As such, the company has no operations on Peatland. We avoid any new development on peatlands, regardless of depth. There are no DSN Group plantation areas located on peatlands. Water Management: We have implemented best practices in water management. We facilitate and train our smallholders supplier to conduct water management, including maintaining water levels in peatlands to prevent the release of stored carbon and minimize the risk of fires. |
