JOHOR BAHRU — 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 percent. 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 percent 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. (Bernama)
