Supply Chain Intelligence for Responsible and Compliant Commodity Sourcing

The partnership was established in 2018, with a shared vision – to understand and improve Unilever’s supply chain dynamics. With a dedicated joint team, we embarked on a journey together, focusing on traceability, supplier profiling, risk-analysis, and deforestation monitoring. This quickly evolved into a transformative partnership.

Over the years, our joint efforts expanded and deepened, reflecting a commitment towards meaningful change. This partnership took on increasing prominence, including traceability of supplies of commodities to the plantation level, addressing smallholder inclusion priorities through farm legalization initiatives, as well as contributing to Unilever’s nature restoration goals with an innovative grower recovery program that utilized social forestry as a powerful tool for change.

A critical role of Earthqualizer/Inovasi Digital has been the contribution of palm oil grower concession maps to Unilever, empowering our partner with the tools needed for internal capacity building (by enabling them to conduct their own geospatial analysis)—a crucial step toward ensuring transparency and accountability throughout the supply chain. Unilever’s continuous and consistent commitment to ‘on-the-ground’ impacts, particularly through smallholder and recovery programs, has put Unilever as an industry leader in sustainability.

Since 2022, ADM and Inovasi Digital have been collaborating to enhance ADM’s commitment to No Deforestation, No Peat, No Exploitation (NDPE) policies. This partnership focuses on safeguarding ADM’s supply chains from sourcing raw materials linked to deforestation or peatland development. As part of this initiative, ADM, with the technical support of Inovasi Digital, has implemented a rigorous biweekly monitoring system. This proactive approach enables the early detection of potential non-compliance cases, allowing ADM to take swift action in addressing risks and ensuring alignment with its sustainability goals.

Through this close collaboration, ADM not only reinforces its NDPE commitment but also demonstrates its leadership in responsible sourcing. The systematic monitoring and data-driven decision-making process serve as a benchmark for ethical and sustainable business practices in the commodity sector. By integrating cutting-edge monitoring tools and transparent reporting mechanisms, this partnership has created a strong framework that supports both environmental protection and accountability across the supply chain.

Since 2020, Inovasi Digital (ID) has been working in close partnership with P&G to monitor and support the sustainability of their global palm oil supply chain. The core of this collaboration has centered around NDPE (No Deforestation, No Peat, No Exploitation) compliance, with ID providing timely monitoring data and analysis to help P&G identify and address potential risks. Over the years, this partnership has evolved into a dynamic working relationship characterized by continuous engagement and shared problem-solving, particularly in relation to complex sustainability issues emerging in the palm oil sector.

Building on this foundation, the partnership expanded in scope in recent years to include support for P&G’s compliance with the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Inovasi Digital now assists in analyzing specific supply chains against EUDR criteria, helping P&G strengthen traceability and assess alignment with regulatory requirements. By integrating robust monitoring with regulatory insights, ID continues to support P&G in advancing their sustainability goals while preparing for the increasing expectations of global markets.

We’ve been working closely with SIPEF to support the implementation of their No Deforestation and No Peat (NDP) commitment across all their estates and suppliers in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. Our collaboration involves both historical and near real-time satellite monitoring to detect land cover changes that may indicate potential non-compliance with SIPEF’s sustainability commitments. In addition to monitoring, we also support SIPEF with recovery and liability assessments—identifying the root causes of verified alerts and helping to design appropriate corrective actions where needed.

As of 31 December 2022, we’ve been monitoring over 157,700 hectares of land across SIPEF’s concessions and supply chain. This includes all their plantations, SBI areas, and smallholder groups. Through our monitoring, the total verified tree cover loss identified during the reporting period was 42.6 hectares. We’re also supporting SIPEF in reaching their target to complete their historical NDP assessment, which remains on track for completion by 2023.

Earthqualizer Group (EQ/ID) and Bumitama Agri Ltd. have been working together in Ketapang Regency for a decade to build a vision and mission for sustainable landscape management, maintaining biodiversity in the landscape around Bumitama Agri Ltd.’s operations, and also fostering collaboration with village communities and stakeholders at the local level.

Through the social forestry scheme, Earthqualizer Group and Bumitama Agri Ltd combine the needs and sustainability commitments of Bumitama through the Production, Protection, and Inclusion approach. Currently, over 11,000 hectares of social forestry areas in three villages in Ketapang Regency have gained legal access to social forestry under the village forest scheme, where communities have received long-term support and collaboration.

This collaboration is also beginning to provide ecological, economic, and social benefits to the surrounding communities. This collaboration program provides an opportunity for Bumitama Agri Ltd. to contribute to cross-sector collaboration for long-term landscape management and to continue being the Conservation Lead in the sustainability commitments of the palm oil industry in Indonesia.

Since 2022, Inovasi Digital has partnered with Apical to strengthen the company’s commitment to achieving an NDPE-compliant (No Deforestation, No Peat, No Exploitation) supply chain. This collaboration focuses on improving the visibility and integrity of Apical’s sourcing network through systematic monitoring and verification.

Through the integration of remote sensing technology and local field knowledge, Inovasi Digital supports Apical in obtaining accurate and timely data—particularly for near real-time deforestation detection. This capability enables Apical to act quickly on potential violations and maintain the credibility of its sustainability commitments.

Furthermore, Inovasi Digital provides in-depth analysis and actionable insights that help Apical assess supplier performance and determine the corrective measures required for non-compliant suppliers to regain entry into the supply chain.

Since 2018, Earthqualizer/Inovasi Digital (EQ/ID) has assisted SD Guthrie with its Supplier Group Monitoring Program (SGMP). This collaboration has helped SD Guthrie identify its exposure to deforestation risks posed by third-party suppliers.

SD Guthrie’s grievance management system addresses complaints related to its No Deforestation, No Peat, and No Exploitation (NDPE) commitments from various stakeholders. To ensure a deforestation-free supply chain, the company utilises biweekly deforestation monitoring data from EQ/ID, covering all of its sourcing regions. This monitoring employs Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 satellite imagery to identify land-use changes within oil palm concessions and assess impacts on High Carbon Stock (HCS) and High Conservation Value (HCV) areas.

One notable opportunity proposed by EQ/ID to the SD Guthrie team in 2019 involved engaging the Minamas division and its third-party suppliers to support the Indonesian Government’s goal of expanding Social Forestry to 12.7 million hectares. This complements broader land reform initiatives, including the TORA program and the recognition of customary forest rights (hutan adat). As many oil palm concessions under SD Guthrie and its suppliers border rural communities, the company is well-positioned to help these communities apply for and manage land rights sustainably.

Since 2021, Jiangsu Hsintai Chemical S&T Corp., Ltd. (JHC) has been collaborating with Inovasi Digital to strengthen sustainability monitoring within the palm and palm kernel oil supply chains. This collaboration was designed to significantly enhance the company’s ability to monitor land-use changes, particularly focusing on critical issues such as deforestation, development on peatlands, and fire incidents—key indicators of environmental impact within commodity production landscapes.

Through this partnership, JHC has integrated spatial data analysis into its supply chain oversight processes, enabling more timely and informed decision-making. By leveraging Inovasi Digital’s geospatial monitoring tools, JHC aims not only to ensure compliance with sustainability standards but also to support broader environmental protection goals. This initiative reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to responsible business practices and its proactive role in promoting transparency and traceability within the global palm oil industry.

Since 2020, Fuji Oil has been an active subscriber to Inovasi Digital’s Supplier Group Monitoring Program (SGMP), reflecting its strong commitment to sustainability and NDPE (No Deforestation, No Peat, No Exploitation) principles. Over the years, Inovasi Digital and Fuji Oil have built a collaborative working relationship focused on identifying and addressing critical risks of NDPE violations within Fuji Oil’s supply chain. Regular and open communication has been central to this partnership, allowing both parties to engage in timely discussions on alerts and cases detected through continuous monitoring efforts, enabling Fuji Oil to take informed and responsible actions.

In 2024, Fuji Oil demonstrated its continued dedication to ethical sourcing and regulatory compliance by expanding its collaboration with Inovasi Digital through a subscription to the Agriplot program. This move supports Fuji Oil’s efforts to prepare for and meet the requirements of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). By integrating Agriplot’s capabilities with SGMP, Fuji Oil strengthens its monitoring framework, combining spatial intelligence with traceability tools to ensure a deforestation-free and legally compliant supply chain.

At Inovasi Digital, we collaborate with committed industry players like Neste to advance deforestation monitoring practices across palm oil supply chains. Since partnering with Neste, we’ve supported their efforts to strengthen oversight in their PFAD (Palm Fatty Acid Distillate) supply chains by providing tailored intelligence and satellite-based monitoring tools that enable proactive risk management.

Neste has shown dedication to addressing deforestation not only within its own supply chain but also across the broader palm oil sector. Through its partnerships with expert organizations such as CORE (The Consortium of Resource Experts) and Inovasi Digital, Neste continues to invest in innovative solutions to identify, prevent, and respond to deforestation risks, reinforcing its role as a leader in sustainable sourcing.

AAK has been a committed subscriber to the Supplier Group Monitoring Program (SGMP) since 2022, actively engaging with Inovasi Digital to uphold its NDPE (No Deforestation, No Peat, No Exploitation) commitments. The AAK team has consistently demonstrated a proactive approach, working closely with our monitoring team to address identified cases through direct engagement with their suppliers. This ongoing collaboration has helped strengthen accountability and transparency across AAK’s supply chain, ensuring that sustainability issues are not only detected but also followed through with tangible resolutions.

Demonstrating a deeper commitment to environmental stewardship, AAK commissioned a study on the dynamics within Tesso Nilo National Park—an ecosystem under severe threat and one of the last remaining habitats where the Sumatran Tiger, Elephant, and Rhino coexist. The study aimed to foster a multi-stakeholder dialogue and identify a clear path forward for conserving this vital landscape. In 2024, AAK further expanded its sustainability initiatives by subscribing to the Agriplot program, trusting Inovasi Digital to deliver the spatial intelligence and supply chain insights needed to comply with the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).

Since 2022, Earthqualizer Foundation and later its affiliate, Inovasi Digital, have been in partnership with MARS to support the company’s sustainability commitments, particularly through the Supplier Group Monitoring Program (SGMP). This collaboration has been central in enhancing the transparency and accountability of MARS’ supply chain by identifying and addressing potential NDPE (No Deforestation, No Peat, No Exploitation) risks. Through regular monitoring and continuous dialogue, both teams have worked closely to follow up on alerts and resolve emerging cases, ensuring that MARS maintains alignment with global sustainability standards.

Over time, the partnership has evolved beyond SGMP to include broader research initiatives, particularly on coconut and other key commodities within MARS’ sourcing portfolio. MARS has remained an engaged and proactive partner, contributing not only to responsive risk management but also to long-term knowledge building that informs more sustainable sourcing practices.

Since 2015, Musim Mas has collaborated with Earthqualizer/Inovasi Digital (EQ/ID) as a technical partner to strengthen efforts in monitoring deforestation within their supply base. This partnership extends beyond monitoring to include the promotion of inclusive smallholder initiatives and the support of social forestry programs, particularly in the districts of Aceh Singkil and Sambas. These efforts are part of Musim Mas’ broader commitment to sustainable landscape development through multi-stakeholder engagement at the landscape level. By working closely with local communities, governments, and other partners, we aim to foster more resilient, inclusive, and environmentally responsible palm oil production systems.

Leveraging TTP (Traceability to Plantation) data and concession boundaries, Musim Mas utilizes the EQ/ID platform to proactively monitor priority landscapes and supply chain areas. The platform allows them to track land clearing activities, assess potential environmental risks, and identify non-compliance cases. Through this proactive monitoring system, Musim Mas are able to document evidence of deforestation or other violations, enabling it to take timely action and strengthen its commitment to NDPE (No Deforestation, No Peat, No Exploitation) principles across its operations and supplier networks.

BLC has been one of our longest-standing partners, with a collaboration that began in 2018. What started as a technical partnership focused on monitoring their supply bases has grown into a deeper, more strategic relationship built on mutual trust and transparency. Over the years, we have worked together not only to detect and address non-compliance in the supply chain, but also to engage in meaningful discussions about broader issues affecting the palm oil industry.

Our collaboration with BLC has been mutually enriching—providing valuable intelligence that strengthens supply chain oversight while also deepening our collective understanding of the root causes behind many of the cases we investigate. By approaching challenges collaboratively and with a solutions-oriented mindset, we have been able to improve not only the way risks are managed but also contribute to evolving industry best practices.

KPN Plantation and the Earthqualizer/Inovasi Digital (EQ/ID) have collaborated with a shared commitment to implement the No Deforestation, No Peat, and No Exploitation (NDPE) Policy, aiming to execute a successful Recovery Plan. The objective is to demonstrate to the market that the industry’s transformation to sustainability is indeed a reality.

In 2021, the partnership between KPN Plantation and EQ/ID entered a new phase, intensifying efforts to implement and consolidate KPN Plantation’s NDPE policy and Recovery Plan. This expansion coincides with the group’s ventures into trading and refining, amid increasing expectations from the international market.

Our partnership with KPN Plantation focuses on key areas such as supply chain traceability, supplier compliance monitoring, recovery support, and strategic advice. The collaboration is ongoing and is anticipated to establish a robust foundation for the sustainable palm oil industry.

The collaboration with Wilmar has been ongoing for more than a decade, focusing on compliance monitoring and deforestation-free assessments within Wilmar’s supply chain. This partnership has significantly contributed to Wilmar’s transformation efforts, particularly in improving the performance of its subsidiaries and suppliers by encouraging corrective actions and recovery processes. These efforts include the implementation of mitigation strategy plans aimed at minimizing violations of sustainability commitments such as NDPE, which Wilmar has publicly declared. We meet regularly each month to share the latest updates on various findings and assessments in Wilmar supply chain, ensuring it remains free from NDPE violations.

Inovasi Digital and Wilmar also assess Wilmar’s supply chain in vulnerable ecosystem areas, such as the Leuser Ecosystem and Rawa Singkil in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam Province, Indonesia. The goal is not only to ensure that the supply chain is free from problematic sources and activities linked to environmental degradation, but also to identify and pursue strategic actions in collaboration with stakeholders. These efforts aim to support environmental recovery, promote real action on the ground, and enhance community well-being.

As a company operating in the European market, Wilmar is also obligated to comply with EUDR requirements, including deforestation-free sourcing, legal compliance, and risk assessment. By integrating Agriplot into their due diligence process, Wilmar is better equipped to demonstrate compliance with international regulations while advancing responsible sourcing practices.

We have been working closely with KLK to support their commitment to sustainable sourcing by providing satellite-based monitoring of their supplier operations. Through our platform, we help KLK ensure that their suppliers do not engage in deforestation, peatland clearing, or activities that lead to fire hotspots. We deliver bi-weekly monitoring reports and regularly engage in discussions with KLK to review any alerts or potential non-compliance cases.

These collaborative efforts enable KLK to take timely and proactive action in validating findings and, when needed, developing appropriate follow-up or remediation plans with their suppliers. In 2022 alone, we supported KLK in monitoring approximately 11.1 million hectares of land linked to their supply chain, strengthening their ability to uphold NDPE (No Deforestation, No Peat, No Exploitation) commitments across their operations.

In addition to satellite monitoring, KLK also leverages our Agriplot service as part of their strategy to comply with the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Agriplot enables KLK to map and verify the geolocation of land plots within their supply chain, ensuring traceability and legal compliance down to the plot level.

AEP decided to implement the Re-Entry Requirements to compensate for non-compliant land development and engaged Earthqualizer/Inovasi Digital (EQ/ID) to carry out the process. EQ/ID assessed a total Recovery Liability of 967 hectares, for which AEP has committed to a Recovery Plan in collaboration with us. Under this plan, Earthqualizer will assist AEP in identifying suitable recovery sites and in developing a comprehensive recovery strategy.

The proposed recovery area includes engagement with local Social Forestry Schemes. While the district of Muko-Muko, Bengkulu was initially considered, it was later substituted with an alternative location—Sinar Pagi Village in Seluma District, Bengkulu—to fulfill all required conditions. The new recovery site spans 1,072 hectares and remains a critical habitat for Rare, Threatened, and Endangered (RTE) species. The full implementation of this project is expected to take approximately two years, after which AEP will continue integrating the recovery efforts into the Social Forestry Scheme.

We’re working with Cargill to strengthen their commitment to no-deforestation and no-peat practices across their palm oil supply chain. Through our satellite-based monitoring system, we support Cargill in detecting land use changes in supplier areas and identifying any potential risks of non-compliance.

By integrating our independent analysis with Cargill’s internal protocols and sustainability frameworks, we help verify supplier compliance with their Policy on Sustainable Palm Oil. Our collaboration plays a key role in enhancing Cargill’s monitoring capabilities as they work toward achieving a fully deforestation-free supply chain by 2025.

Keck Seng became a subscriber of the Agriplot program in 2024, marking a significant step in strengthening its commitment to traceability and sustainability. Through this partnership, Keck Seng has gained access to advanced spatial intelligence tools designed to support compliance with deforestation-free supply chain requirements, including those outlined in the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). The use of Agriplot has enabled the company to assess its sourcing practices more effectively and identify potential risks with greater precision.

ISF joined the Agriplot program in 2024 as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance traceability and ensure compliance with evolving sustainability regulations, including the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). By leveraging Agriplot’s spatial intelligence and traceability tools, ISF has been able to gain a clearer understanding of the origins of its raw materials and the potential risks associated with its supply chain.

The collaboration has not only supported ISF’s compliance journey but also strengthened its capacity to respond proactively to future challenges, demonstrating its commitment to continuous improvement and ethical supply chain management.

After first partnering in 2018, PT SMART Tbk has renewed its collaboration with Inovasi Digital to advance deforestation-free and sustainable supply chains. Through this partnership, PT SMART Tbk extensively utilizes Inovasi Digital’s Geometrack platform to monitor and enhance transparency, traceability, and compliance across its supply chain. This renewed collaboration reflects a shared commitment to building deforestation-free, legal, and traceable supply chains, while strengthening industry-wide efforts to meet global compliance standards.