Verified under VCS and CCB Gold standards, PLUM is projected to generate over 42 million tonnes of carbon credits while protecting critical biodiversity and improving the well-being of 13 surrounding villages.
The PLUM Project is a large-scale peatland and mangrove conservation initiative in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia. Spanning 23,665 hectares, it prevents deforestation, restores degraded wetlands, and supports local communities.
Central Kalimantan, Indonesia
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42 million tons of CO₂ impact, combining 37.5M tCO₂e in avoided emissions and 4.5M tCO₂e in removals through reforestation and wetland restoration.
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Improving lives in 13 villages through local job creation, clean water, mobile health clinics, educational support, and income generation for thousands of community members.
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Habitat for 400+ species, including 35 IUCN Red List species with 23,665 ha now better managed for conservation.
Key Pillars
Impacts
PLUM is designed to deliver long-term, verified impacts across three interconnected pillars: climate, community, and biodiversity. These impacts are independently quantified under internationally recognized standards and monitored throughout the project’s 60-year lifetime.
Project Summary
Location :
Central Kalimantan, Indonesia
Crediting period :
2022 to 2082 (60 years)
Project area :
23,665 Ha
Project validation :
Earthood (validation complete) CCB Gold
Expected project lifetime GHG impact (indicative)
Impacts
Driving measurable impact through carbon reduction, ecosystem restoration, and stronger, healthier communities.
Over the life of the project :
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Avoids 37.5 million tons of carbon emissions.
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Removes 4.5 million tons of carbon from the atmosphere.
Over 2,000 community members will be gaining new skills and are expected to experience better livelihoods over the project period.
Measurable improvements in health services for 12,000 people.
Enhanced education access for 2,200 students.
PLUM carbon credits will be generated across 3 types:
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Wetland Restoration & Conservation (WRC)
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Afforestation, Reforestation & Revegetation (ARR)
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Avoided Planned Deforestation (APD)
More than 67 annual local job creations.
Better water quality for more than 14,000 people.
In total, over the life of the project, 16,500 people will see measurable improvements in well-being.
Before, our toilet was by the river, and we often felt scared and uncomfortable, especially at night. Now, having it inside makes us feel much safer and more at ease.
Tuti Handayani
Toilet Beneficiaries
We are very grateful for PT PUM’s support. This opportunity has inspired us to start a business that can empower the women and mothers in our PKK group, providing additional income to support their families and helping our village move forward together.
The Women's Group (PKK)
Local Snack Production
So the background to collaboration with PT PUM is from an awareness that education cannot be developed alone only by schools. It needs collaboration with the government, it needs collaboration with the community and PUM is part of society that has special of concern for the environment.
Saiful Rohman
Head of Junior High School 3, Katingan Kuala
Voices from Our Community
Climate Impacts
Avoided conversion :
15,800 hectares of peatland
Avoided emissions :
36.4 million tCO₂e
Carbon removals :
4.5 million tCO₂e
Over its 60-year crediting period, the PLUM Project is expected to generate an estimated 41 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) in climate benefits. This includes:
This translates to an average of over 680,000 tCO₂e per year, demonstrating the project’s substantial contribution to global climate mitigation efforts.
Biodiversity Impacts
Planting :
60,000 native tree seedlings
Protected Species :
400+ species
IUCN Red List species :
35 species
The PLUM Project is expected to enhance biodiversity conservation across approximately 23,225 hectares of forest landscape. Key interventions include:
Protection of intact habitats, including over 1,200 hectares of mangrove forest that serve as critical breeding and feeding grounds for wildlife and aquatic species.
Improved habitat connectivity and quality, enabling species to thrive and reducing fragmentation.
In addition, the project actively reduces pressures such as deforestation, habitat degradation, and fire risk through forest patrols and sustainable land management practices. These efforts are essential to maintaining the ecological integrity of the landscape.
In addition, the project actively reduces pressures such as deforestation, habitat degradation, and fire risk through forest patrols and sustainable land management practices. These efforts are essential to maintaining the ecological integrity of the landscape.
Community Impacts
Full-time jobs created :
67 jobs
Improve livelihoods :
2,100 people
Provide training and skills development :
Over 2,300 community members
The project contributes to improved quality of life by enhancing access to:
Clean water and sanitation, reaching approximately 14,400 people
Overall community well-being, with nearly 16,500 people expected to experience positive impacts
