|  
The EUDR has been postponed for the second time and will now take effect on 30 December 2026 for large enterprises (as operators) and 30 June 2027 for small businesses (SMEs).

Environmentally Friendly Natural Rubber

Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) Absorber

± 36.7 tons per hectare per year

Helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contributes to mitigating climate change impacts.

Oxygen (O₂) Producer

± 26.7 tons per hectare per year

Contributes to clean air supply while helping to control environmental warming.

Natural Air Purifier

Maintains air quality by absorbing greenhouse gases and particulate pollutants, helping reduce pollution and supporting a healthy environment.

Water Conservation

Dense foliage and leaf litter retain soil moisture and slow surface runoff, helping maintain groundwater availability.

Erosion Prevention

Strong roots hold the soil and prevent landslides, while the tree canopy buffers rainfall impact on the ground.

Biodiversity

Supports biodiversity by providing habitat for wildlife and understory plants, especially when managed through agroforestry or as Industrial Plantation Forests (HTI).

Renewable Resource

Natural rubber comes from tree sap (latex), not from fossil petroleum. The tapping process does not require felling trees, making it environmentally friendly and sustainably renewable.