About Us
Plantations et Huileries du Congo (PHC) is the leading producer of palm oil in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), specialising in producing crude palm oil and palm kernel oil through sustainably managed plantations.
With an over-100 year legacy, PHC is the country’s second largest employer and a champion of sustainable practices and food security. The entirety of PHC’s output is dedicated to domestic consumption, directly supporting local communities and contributing to the nation’s economic growth.
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About PHC
PHC has committed to zero-deforestation and rehabilitating previously exploited land across its operations, and embracing innovation to drive productivity and fulfil growing demand.
PHC has three operating sites in the interior of the country, namely Boteka in Equateur Province, Lokutu in Tshopo Province, and Yaligimba in Mongala Province. Only 30% of PHC’s concessions are used for planting palm oil, while the remaining 70% is made up of agricultural areas used by local communities and forests which PHC preserves.
Our Mission
To produce palm oil in a way that enhances food security, drives local economic growth, and preserves our environment and biodiversity.
Our Vision
To create shared prosperity for our people and our planet through advancing sustainable and inclusive practices.
Our History
Our legacy of impact stretches back to over 100 years ago. PHC roots began in 1911 as ‘HCB’:
Our Team
PHC is led by a highly experienced management team and backed by Kuramo Capital Management, which plays a central role in shaping the company’s strategic direction and commitment to sustainable growth and development.
Our Majority Shareholder :
Kuramo Capital Management
Kuramo Capital Management (KCM) became the majority shareholder of PHC in November 2020 and was given a new mandate of helping drive shared prosperity through agribusiness. Three months later and for the first time ever, KCM established a Congolese management team. In line with their commitment to build on Congolese leadership, PHC’s Board of Directors appointed Monique Gieskes as PHC’s Chief Executive Officer.
Over the last 3 years, KCM has focused on improving employees’ welfare and capacity building, adopting best management practices and sustainable production methods, and establishing a not-for-profit foundation to enhance the company’s commitment to community development.
KCM is an African-led investment company and has been a significant PHC investor since 2017.
Since the arrival of the new management team, PHC’s production has increased by 20% year-on-year thanks to the company’s operating model guided by a new strategic vision: Creating shared prosperity through agribusiness.