FSC I&P, ADM Capital and PT OAK announce collaboration under Sustainable Forest Partnership Program

FSC Investments & Partnerships (FSC I&P), ADM Capital, and PT Orimba Alam Kreasi (PT OAK) announce a collaborative effort under PT OAK's Sustainable Forest Partnership Program (SFPP). This marks an important first step toward strengthening sustainable forest management, responsible timber sourcing, and exploring opportunities to support sustainable forestry value chains in Indonesia. 

The collaboration combines expertise in sustainable forestry, responsible investment, and market engagement to support forest concessions in Indonesia. Beginning with a pilot concession, the partnership will build local capacity, generate practical learning, and evaluate certification readiness, with the potential to reach up to 600,000 hectares of forest concessions. 

Through this initiative, FSC I&P in partnership with the FSC team in Indonesia will provide technical capacity-building support on responsible forestry practices to support FSC certification readiness. The effort is intended to help the participating forest concession operators to strengthen forest stewardship, maintain ecological values, improve long-term forest productivity, and contribute to sustainable livelihoods in forest-dependent communities. 

ADM Capital, an investment management firm, will contribute its experience in responsible investment and sustainable forestry finance, helping explore opportunities to connect forest management improvements with market-based mechanisms that may support long-term sustainability outcomes. 

FSC Chain of Custody Certificate Holder PT OAK will work with participating suppliers and concession partners to identify opportunities for engagement under the Sustainable Forest Partnership Program and facilitate training, capacity building, and responsible sourcing discussions. 

Building the foundations for sustainable forestry 

The collaboration reflects a shared recognition that sustainable forestry requires more than responsible management practices alone. Long-term success depends on helping forest managers access knowledge, markets, and where appropriate, financing solutions that can support responsible forest stewardship. 

By combining technical expertise, responsible investment perspectives, and supply-chain engagement, the parties aim to explore practical approaches that can strengthen sustainable forestry while creating value for forest operators, local communities, and downstream buyers. 

Supporting nature-positive investment 

The partnership also seeks to contribute to broader conversations on the role of sustainable forestry in addressing climate, biodiversity, and development objectives. 

By highlighting practical examples of responsible forest management and investment, the parties aim to support greater awareness of opportunities within the forestry sector and encourage alignment of capital toward sustainable forestry outcomes. 

This announcement represents an initial step focused on learning, capacity building, and stakeholder engagement that will inform future plans. 

About FSC Investments & Partnerships 

Founded by FSC to accelerate our shared mission, FSC Investments & Partnerships contributes to achieve FSC’s mission and vision through catalyzing capital, fostering innovation, and building partnerships that support responsible forest management, sustainable forestry value chains, and nature-positive outcomes. As part of its work, FSC I&P helps connect investors, businesses, and forest managers with credible pathways to protect forests while supporting long-term economic resilience. 

About ADM Capital 

Established in 1998 during the Asian Financial Crisis, ADM Capital has been a flexible, trusted provider of credit in Asia Pacific for more than 25 years. Initially focused on distressed debt and restructuring opportunities, the business has grown to be a leading private credit manager focused on financing the region’s underbanked mid-market corporates in their pursuit of growth. 

About PT OAK 

PT OAK is a dynamic organization of committed and highly driven professionals the under strong leadership with the aim of becoming the leader in the field of forestry and forest products and services through competence in sustainable forest management, manufacturing, sales & distribution. 

For more information, contact: finance4forests@fsc.org.