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What made 2024 unforgettable for GAR? From pioneering partnerships to innovating solutions that set new industry standards, this year reflected our commitment to sustainability, collaboration, and impact.
Let’s look back on the achievements that defined a year of purpose through the lens of five core priorities of our journey.
Customer focus – Building closer relationships
GAR and Verborg Group: A strategic partnership for tropical oils
In 2024, GAR and Verborg Group formed a landmark multi-year partnership, appointing GAR as the exclusive supplier of over a million tonnes of tropical oils, including Crude Palm Oil (CPO), Palm Kernel Oil (PKO), and Coconut Oil.
Through this partnership, we’re making the supply chain more adaptable and sustainable to meet evolving global needs. It’s an exciting step forward for GAR to stay ahead and bring impactful change to the industry.
Watch this video to understand why Verborg Group chose GAR.
Expanding global reach: GAR open offices in Dubai and Mexico
GAR is going global, one office at a time!
We have officially opened our doors in Dubai and Mexico. With our new offices in these dynamic and vibrant regions, we’re making it easier to connect with partners and customers across Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, and Latin America. These expansions are about building stronger connections, delivering impactful solutions, and making our presence felt in more corners of the world.
GAR and Chane: Expanding storage capacity in Rotterdam
In July 2024, GAR and Chane entered a strategic lease partnership to enhance storage capacity at the state-of-the-art Chane terminal in Rotterdam, Europe’s largest port.
This collaboration provides us with 20,400 cubic metres of storage, including eight 1,800-cubic-metre tanks and eight 750-cubic-metre tanks, with additional capacity for future expansion. The first shipment was delivered on 17 July, marking a key milestone in our efforts to strengthen our presence in the Northwest Europe region.
Providing quality products & services
A decade of seamless logistics: Sinarmas LDA Maritime turns 10
Sinarmas LDA Maritime celebrated its 10th anniversary with a ‘touch the cube’ ceremony, commemorating a decade of excellence in bulk cargo transport and port services
Cheers to 10 years of close relationships! In 2024, Sinarmas LDA Maritime celebrated a decade of partnership between GAR and Louis Dreyfus Armateurs. The milestone was marked with a special “touch the cube” celebration in Jakarta, led by CEO Matthieu Lavoine, GAR Executive Director Jesslyne Widjaja, and Chairman of the Executive Board of Louis Dreyfus Armateurs, Edouard Louis-Dreyfus.
It’s been 10 years of smooth sailing – delivering reliable bulk cargo transport and port services while continuing to push boundaries in the maritime sector.
Redefining food safety: GAR leads with MOSH/MOAH accreditation
GAR became the first organisation in Indonesia to earn the KAN accreditation for testing MOSH and MOAH contaminants in edible palm oil. Thanks to our Marunda QC laboratory, we can now detect these contaminants faster and more precisely, ensuring safer, higher-quality products for everyone.
“This recognition is proof of the high standards we uphold in our laboratory to manage the risk of MOSH and MOAH,” said Fransisca Tedjo, Head of National Quality Food Safety at GAR.
Fuelling Japan’s energy transition with Palm Kernel Shell (PKS) exports
Big things are happening for Golden Biomass Energy (GBE), a GAR subsidiary making waves in Japan’s renewable energy transition. Since kicking off in October 2022, GBE has exported over 300,000 tonnes of Palm Kernel Shell (PKS) to Japan.
It’s a huge step forward for palm-based biomass as a sustainable energy source – and there’s more to come as we gear up for bigger goals to keep the momentum going!
Empowering people
Empowering villages: The Bright Future Initiative’s impact
In 2024, GAR’s Bright Future Initiative made significant strides in advancing economic development across Indonesia. By implementing over 160 projects in more than 100 villages, the initiative promotes organic vegetable cultivation, livestock rearing, and cash crop farming. This approach not only builds up food security but also provides communities with sustainable income streams.
Our Bright Future Initiative also upskills local small businesses, enabling them to market and sell value-added products. This helps boost household incomes and build more resilient communities.
GAR recognised in inaugural Fortune Southeast Asia 500
GAR was named in the first-ever Fortune Southeast Asia 500, spotlighting our influence and growth as one of the region’s largest companies. This milestone reflects our leadership in agribusiness industry, especially within Southeast Asia’s economic landscape.
Staying ahead of the curve, one innovation at a time
SmartTrace: Setting a new standard in supply chain transparency
Say hello to SmartTrace – GAR’s blockchain-powered system makes tracking palm oil products easier, clearer, and more reliable. With full visibility across the supply chain, SmartTrace ensures ethical sourcing and helps meet regulations like the EU Deforestation-Free Regulation (EUDR).
“Blockchain technology guarantees clarity and accountability because no single party can manipulate the data,” said Suwandi Kho, GAR’s Blockchain & Business Intelligence Team Lead. SmartTrace is setting new standards for responsible, transparent supply chains.
INDI 4.0 Award: Recognition for Smart Factory excellence
Sinar Mas Agribusiness and Food, GAR’s operating entity in Indonesia, was honoured with the INDI 4.0 award in the Smart Factory category by Indonesia’s Ministry of Industry in 2024. The award recognises our integration of Industry 4.0 technologies, including automation, real-time data monitoring, and energy management, to optimise operations and create value-added products.
“We are reshaping our processes and strengthening our ability to deliver long-term value to customers and partners,” said Budiono Muljono, CEO Downstream Indonesia.
Sustainability – in our DNA
GAR joins WBSCD to champion sustainable agriculture
GAR became a member of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBSCD), joining other global leaders in advancing sustainable agriculture and fostering a more equitable food system. This milestone highlights our proactive role in addressing critical environmental and social challenges within the agribusiness sector.
GAR/Sinar Mas Agribusiness and Food honoured for sustainable practices at Belawan Refinery
GAR’s operating entity in Indonesia, Sinar Mas Agribusiness and Food, was recognised at the Endress+Hauser Indonesia Sustainability Recognition Forum for its environmental initiatives at Belawan Refinery. The accolade highlights the refinery’s transition from coal to palm kernel shells and biomass cake as boiler fuels – to reduce environmental impact and improve efficiency.
SMART SEED X: Uniting stakeholders for EUDR compliance
SMART SEED X brought together industry leaders, suppliers, and stakeholders to address challenges and opportunities in palm oil supply chains, particularly those related to EUDR.
The 10th edition of SMART SEED, GAR’s annual platform for collaboration, brought together leaders, suppliers, and stakeholders from the palm oil industry, government, and civil society. This milestone event focused on addressing the challenges posed by the EU Deforestation-Free Regulation (EUDR), encouraging discussion and partnerships to strengthen sustainable supply chains.
Empowered by Sawit Terampil: KJSLJ secures RSPO certification
Koperasi Jasa Sawit Lepan Jaya (KJSLJ) from Langkat, North Sumatra, became the second farmer group in GAR’s Sawit Terampil programme to earn the RSPO certification. This milestone, celebrated at RSPO Roundtable Conference in Bangkok, highlights the success of the programme in guiding smallholders towards meeting international sustainability standards.
With over 9,000 smallholders trained so far, Sawit Terampil continues to open doors for farmers, helping them adopt better practices, strengthen supply chains, and create a brighter future for sustainable palm oil.
Discover how GAR continues to shape a sustainable future through innovation, collaboration, and impactful milestones. Learn more about our journey and business here.
