Readiness of comprehensive and integrated management system verified by third party
With the European Union’s Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) set to come into effect in December 2025, Apical, a leading vegetable oils processor has implemented a robust management system to ensure full compliance with EUDR. This system assures a traceable, sustainable and deforestation-free supply chain that aligns with the regulation’s stringent requirements.
To further validate the effectiveness of its integrated management system, Apical successfully completed several EUDR-compliant trial shipments of palm oil and palm kernel oil products in the second half of 2024.
Apical’s preparedness is anchored by its comprehensive Deforestation-Free Due Diligence (DFDD) Implementation Framework, which has undergone rigorous third party assessment and verification.
The framework is structured around seven focus areas:
- Governance: A solid governance structure, led by a dedicated management team, has established the necessary frameworks, SOPs, and policies to ensure EUDR compliance.
- Internal Capacity-Building: Employees are continuously trained on EUDR requirements, ensuring full organisational alignment and commitment from management.
- Supplier Profiling & Prioritisation: Suppliers are identified using a risk-calibrated approach, prioritising those who meet compliance standards.
- Supplier Due Diligence & Risk Mitigation: We engaged suppliers to promote EUDR understanding, initiating data collection, risk assessments, spatial analysis, supplier field visits, reviewing and approving SOPs for EUDR-compliant suppliers.
- Operational Compliance: Facilities are designated for receiving, processing, storage, and shipment of products, ensuring these operations align with regulatory requirements.
- Digital Platform for Transparency: A DFDD digital platform is built to provide a seamless interface for suppliers and customers to exchange EUDR-compliant information. It offers essential data, including supply chain traceability, deforestation visual analysis, and due diligence statements for each shipment.
- Third-Party Verification: Third-party verifiers assess Apical’s EUDR readiness, providing further transparency in processes and assurance to the customers.
As the company prepares to engage with the buyers at the upcoming Price Outlook Conference (POC) in Malaysia this week, Apical is committed to deepening relationships with its customers by supporting their evolving sustainability expectations. Beyond meeting regulatory requirements, this initiative presents a strategic opportunity to promote inclusivity across the supply chain—empowering smallholders, enhancing competitiveness, and mitigating risks of non-compliance. By embracing these principles, Apical is better positioned to serve its customers and drive long-term growth.
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About Apical
Apical is a leading vegetable oil processor with an expanding global footprint. Our vertically integrated mid-stream refining and value-added downstream processing makes us an integral supplier that supports the needs of various industries namely food, feed, oleochemicals and renewable fuel, including sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) which enables a great reduction of CO2 emissions.
With integrated assets in strategic locations spanning Indonesia, China and Spain, Apical operates numerous refineries, oleochemical plants, renewable fuel plants and kernel crushing plants. Through joint ventures and strategic partnerships, Apical also has processing and distribution operations in Brazil, India, Pakistan, Philippines, Middle East, Africa, USA and Vietnam.
Apical’s growth is built on the foundations of sustainability and transparency, and motivated by our strong belief that we can contribute to a circular economy for a more meaningful impact, even as we continue to grow our business and deliver innovative solutions to our customers.
For more information, please visit www.apicalgroup.com.
Media contact:
Prama Yudha Amdan Nur Putra
Corporate Communications, Apical
E-mail: pramayudha_amdan@apicalgroup.com
