On 23–24 April 2026 in Balikpapan, Indonesia, Earthqualizer took part in the KLK Sustainability Convention 2026, with the theme “Navigating Market Changes and Sustainability Expectations in the Palm Oil Supply Chain.”
The event brought together KLK, government representatives, industry players, and technical experts to discuss how suppliers can respond to evolving market demands and sustainability expectations across the palm oil sector.
The convention featured speakers from KLK, GIMNI, GAR, the Provincial Department of Agriculture, and Earthqualizer. Earthqualizer, represented by Sakti Anggara, delivered a session on the importance of sourcing data collection at the palm oil mill level to support market expectation readiness.
The convention was designed as a platform for dialogue, knowledge sharing, and supplier alignment as sustainability-related requirements become more demanding. It aimed to strengthen suppliers’ understanding of market expectations, encourage closer collaboration across the supply chain, and support the implementation of responsible sourcing practices, including NDPE commitments.
This made the event particularly relevant for suppliers navigating a landscape where buyer expectations, market access conditions, and regulatory requirements are all becoming more closely linked to sustainability performance.
The presentation by Sakti Anggara focused on a practical issue that is becoming increasingly important across the palm oil supply chain: the role of credible sourcing data in helping mills and suppliers respond to evolving market expectations.
Sakti highlighted how the role of the palm oil mill (POM) is changing. Mills are no longer viewed only as processing facilities; they are increasingly expected to serve as information gateways within the supply chain. As regulations evolve and buyer expectations continue to rise, mills are being asked to provide sourcing information that is not only available but also structured, verifiable, and ready to support traceability and sustainability assessments.
Taken together, the session reinforced a broader message: as sustainability and market requirements become more demanding, mills and suppliers will need stronger data systems to support traceability, validate sourcing claims, and remain relevant in increasingly scrutinized supply chains.
Sourcing data now plays a much bigger role in how mills are assessed. Information related to supplier identity, plantation origin, land cover, and deforestation-free status is becoming more important in determining whether supply chains can credibly support NDPE commitments and broader market requirements. In that context, accurate supplier data is no longer just a technical input. It is increasingly tied to traceability, risk credibility, and buyer confidence.
The convention reflected a shared recognition that sustainability expectations are no longer peripheral to business. Instead, they are becoming part of how suppliers are assessed, how relationships are maintained, and how companies stay competitive in more demanding supply chains.
By bringing together perspectives from the private sector, government, and technical organizations, the convention created space for a more practical conversation around what supplier readiness now requires, and how companies can move forward together in a more aligned and informed way.
Earthqualizer was pleased to contribute to this important discussion and to be part of a broader exchange on the future of sustainable palm oil supply chains.
As market expectations continue to shift, the ability to support sustainability commitments with stronger systems, clearer information, and more credible data will only become more important. Events such as the KLK Sustainability Convention 2026 play an important role in helping suppliers and supply chain partners build that readiness together.