Olam looks to establish partnerships with national governments, some can be a formalised commercial joint ventures and others based on product led initiatives. This leads to direct investments in community based product supply chains leads to long-term employment creation and the establishment of local support businesses, such as transportation and warehousing.

Case Studies

Olam / Government of Republic of Gabon
Investment in rural areas through palm production

Results

• Achievement of RSPO New Planting Procedures

• High Conservation Value areas identified and preserved

• 5,000 hectares planted by end of 2012

• 200 people employed to date and rapidly growing

• Community social investments planned