JOHOR BAHRU, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- Johor Plantations Group Berhad (JPG) has achieved a 3-star environmental, social and governance (ESG) rating under the FTSE Russell ESG Ratings framework, marking a key milestone in the Group’s sustainability journey.
The ESG rating supports JPG’s inclusion in the FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Index, following Bursa Malaysia’s announcement on 11 December 2025, with the inclusion taking effect on 22 December 2025. JPG is also included in the FTSE Bursa Malaysia Shariah Index, reflecting the Group’s governance standards and adherence to Shariahcompliant operations.
In addition, JPG is represented across several FTSE Bursa Malaysia indices. The Group was listed in the FTSE Bursa Malaysia Mid 70 Index following the update on 23 June 2025, which consequently led to its inclusion in the FTSE Bursa Malaysia Top 100 Index. JPG is also included in the FTSE Bursa Malaysia Palm Oil Plantation Index and FTSE Bursa Malaysia Emas Shariah Index.
JPG further strengthened its global sustainability standing following the announcement of the 2025 SPOTT assessment in November 2025, where the Group ranked sixth, improving from 14th place in 2024, with an overall score of 95.1%. SPOTT assesses 100 palm oil producers, processors and traders globally based on their public disclosure of organisation, policies and practices related to ESG issues.
Meanwhile, the development of JPG’s flagship Integrated Sustainable Palm Oil Complex (iSPOC) in Sedili continues to progress steadily. As at December 2025, the project is more than 60% complete and remains on track for completion in the first half of 2026. Upon completion, iSPOC is expected to support the Group’s downstream integration strategy and strengthen its long-term operational resilience.
Overall, these ESG recognitions, index inclusions and strategic developments underscore JPG’s continued focus on responsible growth and long-term value creation as it strengthens its position as an integrated agribusiness group.
About Johor Plantations Group Berhad Established in 1978, Johor Plantations Group Berhad (JPG) is a public limited company with ultimate shareholding by Johor Corporation (JCorp). JPG is principally involved in the cultivation of oil palm and the production of crude palm oil (CPO) and palm kernels. Its core operations focus on owning, managing, and harvesting fresh fruit bunches (FFB) from estates located primarily in the state of Johor. JPG’s subsidiaries support its upstream activities through the production of biomethane, sales of oil palm seedlings, trading of palm oil products, and the supply of agricultural machinery, plantation-related products, training, and safety services. JPG was listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad on 9 July 2024. All of JPG’s plantations are 100% certified under the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) and the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) standards. The company is also developing Integrated Sustainable Palm Oil Complex (iSPOC), a centralised processing and logistics hub to improve operational efficiency, traceability, and future downstream readiness. JPG has outlined a ten-year strategic roadmap focused on optimising upstream performance, expanding third-party crop sourcing, and supporting long-term sustainable growth.
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Name: Dalilah Ibrahim
Head, Corporate Communication
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Email: dalilah@johorplantations.com
Name: Hamidah Ghazali
Senior Executive, Corporate Communication
Tel: 017-770 6096
Email: hamida@johorplantations.com
--BERNAMA