ABSTRACT
Plantation expansion impacts socio-ecology in Indonesian palm oil plantations. The environmental issues stem from alterations in land use and landscape. Realizing the Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil (ISPO) certification is a crucial step towards establishing sustainable and trustworthy practices in the country's palm oil industry. The Government of the Republic of Indonesia offers revenue-sharing funds to palm oil plantations, which incentivizes the development of regional infrastructure and boosts economic growth. These measures aim to promote sustainable and responsible palm oil production from the upstream to downstream sectors, and mitigate any concerns about unsustainable processes. The oil palm plantations in Sintang Regency cover an area of 195,779.74 hectares, and the revenue generated from 46 oil palm companies in 2023 DBH Sawit was Rp. 20,492,470.000. The majority of this revenue (80%) is allocated for road and bridge infrastructure development. Out of all the current oil palm companies, only 6 have implemented sustainable waste management practices, and 10 have adopted sustainable land management practices.
