Sarawak Oil Palms Berhad, commonly referred to as SOPB, is a leading player in the palm oil industry, headquartered in Malaysia. Established in 1968, the company has grown significantly, with major operations concentrated in Sarawak, where it cultivates oil palm plantations and processes crude palm oil. SOPB is renowned for its commitment to sustainable practices and high-quality products, including refined palm oil and palm kernel oil, which are integral to various food and non-food applications. With a strong market position, Sarawak Oil Palms Berhad has achieved notable milestones, including certifications for sustainability and quality. The company’s focus on innovation and environmental stewardship sets it apart in a competitive landscape, making it a trusted name in the palm oil sector.
How does Sarawak Oil Palms Berhad's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Mean score of companies in the Edible Oils and Fats industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Sarawak Oil Palms Berhad's score of 23 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Sarawak Oil Palms Berhad reported total carbon emissions of approximately 294,437,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 187,280,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 24,956,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 35% across all operational units, specifically through the implementation of methane capture systems at its seven palm oil mills. This reduction initiative is expected to be fully realised between 2024 and 2025. Over the past few years, Sarawak Oil Palms has demonstrated a commitment to addressing its carbon footprint. In 2022, the total emissions were approximately 320,498,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 216,524,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 38,742,000 kg CO2e. The company has consistently reported emissions data, with a notable decrease in Scope 1 emissions from about 237,413,000 kg CO2e in 2021 to the current figure. Sarawak Oil Palms Berhad's proactive approach to climate commitments reflects its dedication to sustainability and reducing its environmental impact within the palm oil industry.
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Scope 1 | 181,101,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | - | - | 0,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000 |
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Sarawak Oil Palms Berhad is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.