Keresa Plantations Sdn Bhd

The vision of Keresa Plantations and Mill (Keresa) is to be a sustainable producer of crude palm oil. The main production area is an estate of 6,023 ha with a corresponding mill located in the Lavang District near Bintulu, Sarawak. The plantations and mill are controlled by its major shareholding by Rajang Wood Sdn. Bhd. Rajang Wood is conversely controlled by its major shareholder, namely Dato Amar Leonard Linggi ak Jugah. Keresa has made the first step in August 2008 of conducting a full, independent review of their current operations against the RSPO Principles and Criteria. The review has formed the basis of a time-bound action plan that has been developed by the management. Regular visits are being carried out by Wild Asia which is providing the company with independent updates of progress. No land conflicts exist with local communities and the plantation was established from secondary jungle under a former rattan plantation. No immediate major expansions are planned and a policy is being developed to ensure any new land acquisitions and contracts for FFB supply to the mill will conform to the RSPO Principles and Criteria. It is anticipated that Keresa will be ready to undergo its certification audit by 2010.