Stranded Assets in Palm Oil Production: A Case Study of Indonesia

Morel, Alexandra; Friedman, Rachel; Tulloch, Daniel J.; Caldecott, Ben

Stranded Assets in Palm Oil Production: A Case Study of Indonesia

Sustainable Finance Programme, SSEE, University of Oxford, Working Paper, July 2016

83 Pages Posted: 19 Jul 2016

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Alexandra Morel

University of Oxford - Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment

Daniel J. Tulloch

University of Oxford - Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment

Ben Caldecott

University of Oxford - Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment

Date Written: July 14, 2016

Abstract

We identify and assess the environment-related risks facing financial, human, natural, physical, and social assets along the Indonesia palm oil value chain. This working paper also assesses the extent to which these risks are currently being addressed and reviews current ESG initiatives related to the Indonesian palm oil value chain and whether these are a suitable response. Finally, we look at the companies involved in the Indonesian oil palm oil value chain and examine the extent to which they are addressing these issues.

Keywords: Stranded Assets, Palm Oil

JEL Classification: Q12, F18, N55, Q14

Suggested Citation: Suggested Citation

Morel, Alexandra and Friedman, Rachel and Tulloch, Daniel James and Caldecott, Ben, Stranded Assets in Palm Oil Production: A Case Study of Indonesia (July 14, 2016). Sustainable Finance Programme, SSEE, University of Oxford, Working Paper, July 2016. Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2809562